Minnesota Blizzard Baseball

What a day! Our Blizzard Baseball end-of-year party brought together players, parents, and coaches for a celebration packed with energy, laughs, and gratitude. Hosted at Shakopee Bowl—a huge shoutout to Dave Johnson, longtime Blizzard parent and "Bowl" owner—for creating the perfect space for our crew to reflect, play, and honor a year of hard work and.

From wiffle ball battles to strikes on the lanes, the night was a reminder of what makes Blizzard Baseball so special: family, fun, and fierce commitment to getting better every day.

Individual Awards

Player Awards were handed out recognizing athletes who stood out in effort, performance, and leadership.

• "Johnny Price" MVP Award – Honoring all-around excellence, leadership, and impact.

• "Logan Shore" Top Pitcher Award – Celebrating the arm that dominated from the bump.

• "Joe Loftus" Top Hitter Award – Given to the most consistent and dangerous bat in the program.

• "Jake Kuschke" Leadership Award – For the player who led by example—on and off the field.

• "Blue gLove" Top Defensive Award – Defense wins games. This one went to our top glove in the program.

• "Montana" Coach of the Year Award – Won by two deserving coaches this year, showing just how strong our staff is from top to bottom.

These honors remind us that hard work, humility, and heart don’t go unnoticed. Learn more about each award and see past award winners HERE

Words That Hit Home

Adam Barta delivered his opening speech, thanking our parents, players, and coaches for another incredible year. His message centered on gratitude and the power of our community—the foundation of the Blizzard culture.

Then came a moment that had the whole room dialed in: a senior speech by 9-year Blizzard veteran and Iowa Central commit, Colin Fike. Colin shared a couple of his favorite Blizzard memories, thanked the coaches and parents who shaped his journey, and left younger players with his best advice- "Enjoy the moment, boys. Don't be in a rush to grow up"

Video Tribute

To cap off the ceremony, we rolled out a fall season and senior class recap video—produced by our Social Media & Marketing Director Bryan Sanchez. It highlighted the hustle, heart, and unforgettable moments of this past season.

From the awards to the laughs, from the wiffle ball swings to the words of wisdom—this day reminded us why we do what we do. Blizzard isn’t just a baseball program. It’s a big family. A commitment to the Blizzard Big 5. A place “where the best get better.”

Here’s to another year of training, playing, and growing the right way.