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In 2017, Team Tucker: Play Laugh Love hosted the 1st Annual HOCKEY EXPLOSION. Watch this video to learn more about this powerful birthday party and what it means to so many people.
Photos and details from the last Hockey Explosion are featured below. Unfortunately, the 2020 Hockey Explosion has been cancelled due to Covid-19, but the event will be back and better than ever in 2021! |
Hockey Explosion 2019
Thank you so much to all of the participants, visitors, volunteers, sponsors, and raffle donors for making our third Team Tucker Hockey Explosion a wonderful day for all! Over 150 kids skated and many more kids and adults enjoyed the food and fun at the Hopkins Pavilion on October 6th. Thanks to Traci Morelli of Edina Realty for sponsoring the bounce house and to Original Hockey Mom's Brownies for supplying their wonderful treats. Special thanks also to the Minnesota Wild Sled Hockey Team for showing us the amazing sport of sled hockey and allowing participants to give it a shot. We are incredibly grateful for another Team Tucker event full of play, laughter, and love!
Raffle Donors and Winners
Our raffle featured 93 items donated by many generous businesses and individuals. Remember to thank these businesses for their support of Team Tucker by purchasing their products and services in the future. Please see the list below to find out if you are one of the many lucky winners! We will also be in touch with the winners via email to arrange for prize pick-up.
Prize |
Donor |
Value |
Winner |
Alien Fishing Game |
Team Tucker |
$16 |
Bill Norton |
Simon Game |
Team Tucker |
$16 |
Kelly Caspers |
Nerf Super Soaker |
Team Tucker |
$20 |
Kelly Caspers |
Raising Stanley Book |
Uncle Curtis |
$20 |
Penn Johnson |
Gift Card |
Driskill's Supermarket |
$25 |
Michelle Drenckham |
Wild Hat (sequin) |
Team Tucker |
$25 |
Bo Moore |
Wild Hat (trucker) |
Team Tucker |
$25 |
Laura Smith |
Spy Gear |
Team Tucker |
$25 |
John Landschoot |
L.O.L. Surprise Doll |
Team Tucker |
$25 |
Josh Wilcox |
L.O.L. Surprise Doll |
Team Tucker |
$25 |
Dylan Naumann |
Gift Card |
Amy's Cupcakes |
$25 |
Matt Lichty |
North Stars T-Shirt |
Team Tucker |
$36 |
Debra Frank |
Shooting Ghost Game |
Team Tucker |
$40 |
Penn Johnson |
Nuts & Granola Basket |
Patti's |
$40 |
Josh Wilcox |
Pizza Making Basket |
Mid America Marketing |
$40 |
Michelle Drenckham |
Men's Socks Basket |
GoBros.com |
$45 |
Jon Swenson |
Women's Socks Basket |
GoBros.com |
$45 |
Justin Seurer |
Wine Set |
Breakthrough Beverage |
$45 |
Colleen Shaver |
Wine Set |
Breakthrough Beverage |
$45 |
Betsy Vilett |
Wine Set |
Breakthrough Beverage |
$45 |
Pete Lochner |
Wine Set |
Breakthrough Beverage |
$45 |
Chad Bolen |
Kids Pro Teams Socks Basket |
GoBros.com |
$45 |
Bo Moore |
Moscow Mule Package |
Minnehaha Lake Wine and Spirits |
$50 |
Bob Larson |
Los Osuna Reposada Tequila |
WRS Imports |
$50 |
Jesse Bull |
UNRL T-Shirts & Hats |
UNRL |
$50 |
Jennifer Carr |
UNRL Winter Hats |
UNRL |
$50 |
Greg Schumacher |
Few Bourbon |
Breakthrough Beverage |
$50 |
Bob Hatlestad |
Organic Pasta Basket |
Mid America Marketing |
$55 |
Colleen Shaver |
Icon Movie Pass & Candy |
Homeowner's Financial |
$60 |
Gerry Anderson |
Wild Long Sleeve Shirt |
Team Tucker |
$60 |
Catie Boyum |
Hendrick's Gin Package |
Breakthrough Beverage |
$60 |
Bob Hatlestad |
Magnus Scotch & Glasses |
Breakthrough Beverage |
$60 |
Chad Bolen |
Bauer State of Hockey Hoodie & T-Shirt |
State of Hockey |
$60 |
Joe Pitzl |
Bauer State of Hockey Hoodie & T-Shirt |
State of Hockey |
$60 |
Justin Seurer |
Picnic Blanket & Drinkware |
Little Pepper Promotions |
$65 |
Colleen Shaver |
Pasta & Bruschetta Basket |
Mid America Marketing |
$65 |
Stephanie Shaw |
Rodan & Fields Basket |
Joni Voigt |
$68 |
Shannon Schmoll |
Sparkling Wine Basket with Cheese and Crackers |
Breakthrough Beverage |
$70 |
Sandy Vincent |
Toothpaste Package |
Katie Aplin |
$75 |
Sean Palmgren |
MN Wild Bobble Head |
Papa Hawks Sports & Collectibles |
$75 |
Dylan Naumann |
Urban Backpack Package |
Little Pepper Promotions |
$75 |
Joni Voigt |
Vintage MN Sports Trading Cards |
Value |
$75 |
Shelley Weier |
UNRL State of Hockey T-Shirt and Hat |
UNRL |
$80 |
Greg Schumacher |
Wild Coozie 7 Pack |
Team Tucker |
$85 |
Lucas Kern |
Kevin Garnet Memorabilia |
Papa Hawks Sports & Collectibles |
$85 |
Kelly Caspers |
UNRL State of Hockey Sweatshirt |
UNRL |
$85 |
Chad Bolen |
Custom Decorated Cookie Certificate (3 dz) |
Lissy's Bake Shop |
$90 |
Betsy Vilett |
Facial (microdermabrasion & oxygen) |
AFL Skincare |
$100 |
Maureen Manley |
Cash! |
Shannon & Rick Rosati |
$100 |
Amy Edwards |
Cash! |
Shannon & Rick Rosati |
$100 |
Sean Palmgren |
Gift Card |
Hance's Ace Hardware |
$100 |
Meggin Gregory |
Amika Hair Products |
Gena Smith at Hair Cult SLP |
$100 |
Maria Mansour |
5 Pack of Classes & 20% off Retail Item |
Fly Feet Running |
$120 |
Meggin Gregory |
Interior Design Consultation (1 hour) |
Laura Potter Designs |
$125 |
Justin Seurer |
PG Movie Basket & Snacks |
Universal Studios |
$125 |
Joni Voigt |
PG Movie Basket & Snacks |
Universal Studios |
$125 |
Kelly Caspers |
PG-13 Movie Basket & Snacks |
Universal Studios |
$125 |
Jon Swenson |
PG-13 Movie Basket & Snacks |
Universal Studios |
$125 |
Jon Swenson |
R Movie Basket & Snacks |
Universal Studios |
$125 |
Justin Seurer |
R Movie Basket & Snacks |
Universal Studios |
$125 |
Justin Seurer |
90 Minute Massage |
Newline Massage |
$130 |
Meggin Gregory |
90 Minute Massage |
Newline Massage |
$130 |
Sarah Drawz |
One Month of Lessons |
Back to Rock Plymouth |
$140 |
Justin Seurer |
Gopher Hockey vs Penn State Tickets |
Anthony & Steve DeGuilio |
$140 |
Josh Wilcox |
Gopher Hockey vs Ohio State Tickets |
Anthony & Steve DeGuilio |
$140 |
Nicole Schubert |
Gopher Hockey vs Michigan State Tickets |
Anthony & Steve DeGuilio |
$140 |
Sarah Knight |
Gopher Hockey vs Michigan Tickets |
Anthony & Steve DeGuilio |
$140 |
Greg Schumacher |
Gopher Hockey Double Header |
Anthony & Steve DeGuilio |
$140 |
Penn Johnson |
Baseball Season Registration |
Glen Lake Mighty Mites |
$150 |
Matt Lichty |
Bowling Party for 10 |
Tuttle's |
$150 |
Nicole Schubert |
Golalie Stick from Hopkins Alum |
Alex Fons |
$150 |
Laura Smith |
Case of Wine |
Total Wine |
$175 |
Amy Edwards |
Family Photo Shoot |
Adele Bruan Photography |
$175 |
Justin Seurer |
Weekend Night Stay with Breakfast for 2 |
Marriott City Center |
$175 |
Chris Carson |
Hair Cut & Color |
Merite House of Beauty |
$200 |
Justin Seurer |
Weekend Night Stay with Valet Parking |
Doubletree Hotel |
$200 |
Brian Vanderveen |
Wild Game Tickets |
Jason & Carly Zucker |
$300 |
Suzanne Blum |
Action Jackson Birthday Party Package |
Kiddywampus |
$329 |
Justin Seurer |
Round of Golf at Minneapolis Golf Club for 3 |
John Skahan |
$400 |
Jesse Bull |
Round of Golf at Wayzata Country Club for 3 |
Dave Larson |
$400 |
Sean Palmgren |
Round of Golf at Medina Country Club for 4 |
Step by Step Montessori |
$500 |
Joe Pitzl |
Mike Madono Autographed Puck |
Fan HQ |
Priceless |
Justin Seurer |
Matt Dumba Autographed Puck |
Fan HQ |
Priceless |
Meggin Gregory |
Josh Harding Signed Photo |
Fan HQ |
Priceless |
Kelly Caspers |
Gopher Football Family Pack |
PJ & Heather Fleck |
Priceless |
Greg Schumacher |
Wild Autographed Stick |
MN Wild |
Priceless |
Shelley Weier |
Kyle Rudolph Autographed Vikings Football |
Kyle & Jordan Rudolph |
Priceless |
Sarah Knight |
State of Hockey Stitched T-Shirt |
State of Hockey |
--- |
Joe Blum |
State of Hockey T-Shirts |
State of Hockey |
--- |
Carrie Slag |
UNRL T-Shirts Set |
UNRL |
--- |
Allyson Ashley |
State of Hockey White Hat |
State of Hockey |
--- |
Max Wolf |
State of Hockey Hoodie & T-Shirt |
State of Hockey |
--- |
Ben Torrell |
WHO
On the ice, the Hockey Explosion celebrates all players of any level of youth hockey, Mite/U6 through Varsity! Players from across the metro and throughout Minnesota are encouraged to attend, participate and have fun!
Families and the entire community are invited to watch the games and to enjoy the food, bounce house, and especially the amazing raffle that is held throughout the day. There is truly something for everyone at the Team Tucker Hockey Explosion!
Families and the entire community are invited to watch the games and to enjoy the food, bounce house, and especially the amazing raffle that is held throughout the day. There is truly something for everyone at the Team Tucker Hockey Explosion!
WHAT
The Hockey Explosion is a fantastic day of small sided hockey games, off-ice skills challenges, games for all kids and a raffle full of amazing gifts for the whole family.
AND . . . New this year, Team Tucker was thrilled to showcase the MN Wild Sled Hockey Team! Members of the team played a game and then invited all interested players to come to the ice and try sled hockey for themselves. It was an incredible addition to the Hockey Explosion!
AND . . . New this year, Team Tucker was thrilled to showcase the MN Wild Sled Hockey Team! Members of the team played a game and then invited all interested players to come to the ice and try sled hockey for themselves. It was an incredible addition to the Hockey Explosion!
WHERE
The Hockey Explosion is held at the Hopkins Pavilion on Excelsior Boulevard.
WHEN
The HOCKEY EXPLOSION takes place in October. The day’s events run from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. Participation does not require players to stay the entire day.
WHY
Tucker loved playing and watching hockey. We couldn’t get him to leave Hopkins Pavilion or go to bed if the Minnesota Wild were on TV. Tucker’s birthday was also right in the middle of hockey season. So, to honor his memory and celebrate his birthday, his mom created Team Tucker’s HOCKEY EXPLOSION, a birthday party any hockey loving kid would be thrilled to attend. The event brings together Tucker’s favorite things: Hockey, old friends and new friends, music, games, prizes, and the fun of just being a kid at the rink. All funds raised at the Hockey Explosion go towards funding the programs of Team Tucker Association.