Tom Wetschka

Husband, ISU & Army Dad, Coach, Educator, Baseball Enthusiast, Views and comments are my own.

[Tom Wetschka @TWetschka]

@uwsbaseball Congrats, TJ!

[Tom Wetschka @TWetschka]

@MSHSBCA I always enjoyed Don when New Prague played Coon Rapids for a few years! Great baseball guy and program! Well deserved!

[NP Area Schools @isd721]

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[GopherHole.com @GopherHole]

THE GOPHERS ARE GOING TO THE SWEET 16!!!!

AMAYA BATTLE!!!!!

[Michael Russo @RussoHockey]

There are no words to express how heartbroken we all are.

Jessi Pierce (Hinrichs) was the most vibrant person - the life of the party, always with a smile on her face, always bringing a passion to every article and podcast and interview she did. Jessi simply loved covering the Wild and hockey throughout Minnesota and had a way of brightening everyone’s day with her upbeat, bubbly personality. I have literally NEVER met anybody that had a way of being EVERYBODY’s friend.

More than anything, she absolutely loved Hudson, Cayden and Avery and was the greatest mother who did everything she could to bring joy to her sweetest kids. Even at Friday’s practice in her beloved Iowa State sweatshirt, she was so excited to take them to the seasonal opening of Cup and Cone in WBL. Seeing those precious pics yesterday, she provided them with another incredibly fun and loving day.

My heart breaks for Mike for the loss of his wife and children and Jessi’s family, friends and colleagues for this unimaginable loss. This hockey community lost a wonderful, energetic and one of a kind voice and story teller and Grade A person.

Life can be unbearably unfair sometimes, and it’s impossible to make sense of this tragedy.

Please keep Jessi and her beautiful kids in your thoughts and prayers. I wish Mike all the peace and support and happiness in the world.

A lot of tears were shed at the arena yesterday. We, in the Wild media and inside the Wild, will miss seeing Jessi everyday, laughing with her everyday. The press box and press room won’t be the same without her. It’ll be a lot quieter, a lot less funny. But her passion and joy for covering this hockey team and sport will remain.

Sorry for the length of this, but as Jessi knew better than most as my original Athletic “backup” and somebody who always gave me Minnesota Hockey Journal deadline extensions, as she used to joke, I’m incapable of writing tight.

Especially about her.

RIP Jessi, Hudson, Cayden and Avery. 🙏💔

[Tom Wetschka @TWetschka]

@quasarcoach @WaskaPride Make sure you’re accurate 😎

[New Prague Trojans @NP_Trojans]

Way to go Trojans! 3rd place finish at the State Tournament!!!! Congrats on a great season!

[Tom Wetschka @TWetschka]

@airhinch Thanks, Amy!

[New Prague Trojans @NP_Trojans]

Congratulations to Trojan Gymnasts Karly Ophus & Hailey Proshek on a great meet yesterday! Proud of you, Ladies!

[Team USA @TeamUSA]

46 YEARS TO THE DAY. GOLD AGAIN. 🇺🇸🥇

#WinterOlympics

[John Nabors @JohnNaborsShow]

John Calipari goes OFF for nearly SEVEN MINUTES about current state of college athletics & the Trentyn Flowers story in CBB. I haven't seen him this fired up in a press conference...ever?

[Eugene Rapay @erapay5]

.@CycloneMBB coach TJ Otzelberger doesnt give many opening statements, but he came loaded out of the gate with a 5+ minute statement not about game or 13-0 record but his team’s record academic performance, Dean’s List players, character & state of college athletics @DMRCyclones

[CFBTalkDaily @CFBTalkDaily]

I just don’t see how the current college football landscape is sustainable

Iowa State had been a solid program for years

Now?

They have 17 players remaining on the roster for next year, only 1 returning starter

It’s impossible to compete like this

[Tom Wetschka @TWetschka]

Northern Lights never disappoint! Nice tribute by Mother Nature on Veterans Day!

[Tom Wetschka @TWetschka]

Sometimes the best things are literally out your front door! Enjoy the present! And if you believe in the power of prayer, I’m asking for prayers for a few people that could use the support! Thanks!

[Tom Wetschka @TWetschka]

@quasarcoach Grandpa should do some yoga too!!

[NP Area Schools @isd721]

A huge thank you to our community vendors and tech schools for making Career and Tech Day such a success for our 11th grade students! Your time, expertise, and support provided valuable opportunities for our students to explore future careers and learn more about the paths ahead.
A special thanks goes to Coborn’s for generously donating the lunches—your support helped make the day even more enjoyable!
We are grateful for our strong community partnerships that continue to open doors for New Prague students.

https://t.co/AqP5naQKbj

[NP Area Schools @isd721]

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our vendors who participated in this year’s Career Fair. Your time, energy, and dedication made the event a true success for our students. By sharing your knowledge and expertise, you gave our 11th and 12th graders valuable insights into future career opportunities and inspired them to start planning for what’s ahead.

We are so grateful for your partnership and commitment to supporting New Prague students—you make a lasting difference!

#BetterTogether