Testimonials from a few of our host families:
"Our host experience was wonderful, we had two players, and with an "only child",...our son had "big brothers" for the first time. We loved the hockey too. Overall...It was great; we look forward to hosting again this year..." ~ The Berning Family
"We hosted Blizzard players last year for the first time. It was a beautiful experience. We had two players and they both were very different from each other. However, they both had their benefits. We have three kids who play hockey in our family. It was great to have older role models for our children to watch. The players fit into our lives and became part of our family. Bungee, our first player, played non-stop with the kids. He was a student at the tech college and the kids saw him working hard to be a good student as well as a hockey player. Our second player spent a lot of time playing hockey with our son and he even went to practice with him. We are excited to have players at our house again this year." ~ Kelly and Tom Wosepka
"We have been a host family for the Blizzard since its inaugural year. Each year we look forward to the beginning of the season/the arrival of our "host-son". We enjoy forming lasting relationships with the young men who call our address "home" for the length of time they are in Alexandria. Brandon moved into our home only 4 days ago and already we feel like he is a part of our family!" ~ Pam & John Messer
The links below will take you to articles featured in the our local newspaper about hosting a player:
Family Extended by: Lori Mork, Echo Press
There’s A Blizzard Under My Roof by: Lisa Lofquist
Be a part of the Blizzard experience, host a player in your home!
