Hockey rink named after long time coach Jack Macdonald
by KTNA Staff ~ January 19th, 2011
photo: Doug Gualtieri
Talkeetna ice hockey coach Jack Macdonald was in for a pleasant surprise at last Friday’s first home game when it was announced that the ice rink is going to be named after him and called the “Jack P. MacDonald ice arena.”MacDonald said that he is still overwhelmed and deeply honored by the dedication.
According to Talkeetna Youth Hockey Association treasurer Mary Farina, Su Valley Ram hockey player Patrick Fitzgerald and others came up with the idea to name the rink after MacDonald. MacDonald has been coaching ice hockey for 22 years. Fitzgerald approached Farina with the proposal right before Christmas and the hockey board approved the name change. The rink was called Talkeetna community ice rink before.
photo: Doug Gualtieri
The Mat-Su borough school district still needs to sign off on the name change to make the dedication official.
On Thursday, the “Jack P MacDonald ice arena” is going to be the venue for a game against Tri-Valley. The Su Valley Rams hockey team then will travel to Glennallen for games on Friday and Saturday. Another home game is scheduled for next Wednesday when the Rams play Kenny Lake.
Press play below to listen to the hockey game that followed the name change dedication ceremony on Friday, January 14, 2011. This coverage, provided by Doug Gualtieri and Chris Mannix, aired live on KTNA.
Player and Announcer Introductions:
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National Anthem (parts sung by Chris Mannix and Doug Gualtieri)
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Final Thoughts from Doug and Chris before Faceoff:
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First Period:
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photo: Doug Gualtieri
January 19th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
Thanks for posting the game. The National Anthem bit could have been left out….. Hope we get to do more of this in the future.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
Leave the National Anthem out?! Let’s pretend you didn’t say that.
January 20th, 2011 at 8:05 am
The naming of the rink after Jack is great news! Jack has such a great ability to share his passion and help out so many individuals along the way. Wow! 22 years of Talkeetna hockey for Jack. That’s a lot of Park’s highway miles! Well deserved Jack!
January 26th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Wow thanks for having this here.
Kudos on the new name.
my sons The Mahay boys played with Jack when it all began!