Blattner was proud to host the fifth annual Blattner’s Warrior Showcase on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at SCHEELS Athletic Complex in Sartell, Minnesota. The event honors local U.S. military veterans and raises critical funds for the Minnesota Warriors Hockey Program, which supports wounded, injured or disabled veterans through the sport of hockey.
This year’s showcase raised $50,832 for the Warriors, bringing the total lifetime amount donated to the organization to more than $196,000. These funds help cover the cost of ice time, travel to tournaments and other expenses, ensuring that veterans can continue to benefit from the camaraderie and therapeutic value of hockey.
The evening featured a doubleheader competition. In the first game, the Minnesota Warriors Camo Team faced off against a local team sponsored by Marco Technologies. Later, Blattner’s hockey team took on the Warriors’ Red Team. Between the games, a heartfelt program celebrated the veterans, their families and the generous donors who make this event possible.
Blattner created this annual event to give back to those who have given so much to our nation. Blattner sincerely thanks everyone who attended, donated or volunteered, including the many local businesses that sponsored the event.
Those interested can watch the game replay here. To learn more about the Minnesota Warriors organization or donate, please visit www.mnwarriors.com/donate.
Blattner would like to thank:
Nicholas Caudillo, a Navy veteran and Installation Foreman at Blattner, who dropped the ceremonial puck. Nick served as a Petty Officer Third Class, Master-at-Arms in the U.S. Navy, where he took part in anti-terrorism force protection in the Middle East and served in a law enforcement capacity in Guam and Virginia.
John deCausmeaker, professional hockey national anthem singer and U.S. Navy submarine veteran, for singing the national anthem for the event.
Minnesota Special Hockey for running the penalty boxes and clock and Public Address Announcer, Eric Altena (far right) for announcing both games.
Sartell Fire and Police Departments
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Blattner would also like to recognize our sponsors:
Albany Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram
Zenzen & Ketelsen Consulting LLC
Central MN Exterior Specialists/ABC Seamless
Scheels Athletic Complex/Bernick’s Arena
