Dave Tomkalski Announces Retirement Following Three Decades of Dedicated Service
We're extremely grateful for everything Dave has done for Elmira during his tenure 💜🦅
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Why do Hall of Fames wait until people die? Why do they adhere to arbitrary categorical rules that really mean nothing and can be changed with fewer than 12 words? Hall of Fames/museums simply tell a story and ceremonies give someone a chance to feel love from family and friends and adoring strangers. Otherwise, these buildings are really meaningless. Why wouldn't one want to do that? You can't tell the story of hockey without the 30ish years Don Cherry and Barry Melrose gave the game via National Television. They both gave THEIR THEIR ENTIRE
LIVES to hockey and the NHL. Imagine how warm a night like that would be make those two GIANTS feel and those of us that loved their entertainment and hearts. Time is limited for both. Cherry is 91 and Barry has Parkinson's. How easy is this? What are we doing?
Thank you to the @icebears organization, fans & teammates for making my last full season of pro hockey special. Played with some incredible players & people. Best of luck to the boys as they begin the new season. Here’s a few of my highlights! ❄️🐻 https://t.co/e4LXDhaUrn
We are proud to announce our inaugural Shoot for Success Goalie Camp led by Kaden Fulcher & Andrew Masters. The purpose of this camp is to connect our athletes with coaches who played at the highest levels, giving players access to their technique, knowledge, & habits! #S4Success
@CoachsCornerDC@YouTube Loved watching Rock’em Sock’em growing up, fuelled my love for the game and made me want to be a hockey player. Would come in from the backyard rink to watch coaches corner with my dad every Saturday night to learn about the game. Thanks Grapes 🍁
Shoot for Success Athlete Atley Rogers re-signs with the @GoRocketsGOJHL in the @GOJHL !! The veteran forward brings skill, creativity and tenacity!! #S4Success
🏒 What a First Week! 🥅
Our first week of skates was a huge success & it’s all thanks to YOU! The energy was electric⚡️
✅ Game transferable skills
✅ High energy sessions
✅ Small Area Games
Didn’t make it out this week? Lace up and join us for week two!! 🔥 #S4Success
10 DAYS OUT! Our elite hockey training program is built for players who want more speed, more precision, more results. Led by coaches with pro experience, our sessions focus on high-intensity drills, advanced skill development & real-game decision making. Limited spots available!
Thank you to the Oakville Rangers & @AndreKeire for the invitation to host an NCAA / OHL seminar. The OHL and NCAA have seen significant rule changes shifting the hockey landscape, so it was a perfect time for the discussion. Excited to follow this group! #S4Success
No one’s hurting more that we are, but we know you’re hurting, too.
No matter where we went, win or lose, you made us feel like we had home-ice advantage every game.
You shook the Civic Coliseum every night we were at home. You matched the energy of the host crowd — no matter how outnumbered you were — when we were on the road.
You threw your caps onto the ice when we scored a hat trick in another state.
On more than one occasion, the “Let’s Go Ice Bears!” chant could be heard in the building and on the broadcast in another team’s barn.
You made a do-or-die road semifinal game feel like we were on home ice.
And, most importantly, you never gave up on us.
As horrible as last season was, you were still there.
When we lost 12 straight games this season, your support never wavered.
When our backs were against the wall in Roanoke, you made the trip anyway.
When our season was on the line in Birmingham, you all showed up in droves.
Nowhere else but Knoxville.
Thank you, Ice Bear Nation, for being the best fans in hockey.
WE'RE GOING TO THE FINALS!!!!
Two third period goals by Anthony Cinato and Dawson McKinney put us ahead for good and your Knoxville Ice Bears are headed to the President's Cup Finals!!!
Thanks to all of our fans who made the trip down to Pelham this weekend! We love you, Ice Bear Nation!
PLAYOFF BOUND!!!
With tonight's win, your Knoxville Ice Bears have officially clinched a playoff berth!
Be on the lookout for playoff tickets to help us pack the Coliseum and #RestoreTheRoar this postseason!
See you all in April!
Congratulations to Shoot for Success Athlete Tanner Greenwood on 150 OJHL Games!! A well deserved achievement of consistency and leadership!! 🤝 #S4Success
Let’s go Canada! ♥️
Four years ago today we lost our Frosty. As we cheer for Team Canada, we remember the joy and love he brought into our lives. Some days are for hockey, some days are for memories—today is both. #GoCanadaGo 🥅🏒🇨🇦