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“Jake Kuschke” Leadership Award

"Jake Kuschke" Leadership Awards Announced

04/23/2018, 6:00am CDT
By Adam Barta, Minnesota Blizzard

Annual Awards Banquet | 2017-2018 Season comes to end

“Jake Kuschke” Leadership Award

Jake Kuschke, a 2012 graduate, played in the Blizzard program for four years and demonstrated all the characteristics of being a leader.  This award not only demonstrates achievements on the field, but more importantly, the leadership off the field.  The “Jake Kuschke” Leadership Award is awarded to the player who demonstrates the ability to being a great teammate, a mentor to younger players, a great student, hard worker and is always there for those who need to be 'picked up'.

"Jake Kuschke" Leadership Award Recipients


(above) C Jake Kuschke / 2012 Blizzard graduate

"Congrats to all Blizzard award winners. Being recognized by your teammates and coaches for your accomplishments on and off of the field is something to be proud of. Keep working towards your goals, no matter what they be, and enjoy the small victories along the way." #BlueLove.  Jake Kuschke

12u: Hunter Carlson (Hudson, WI)

13u: Brayden Olson (Saint Croix Falls, WI)

14u: Ben Irsfeld (Sioux Falls, SD)

15u: Ben Reinhard (Woodbury, MN)

16u Blue: Jonathon Bunce (Minneapolis, MN)

16u Black: James Pfarr (Minneapolis, MN)

17u Blue: Drew Gilbert (Lake Elmo, MN) / Oregon State commit

17u Black: Jakob Kouneski (Minneapolis, MN)

18u Blue: Charlie Fischer (Edina, MN) / Southern Miss commit

18u Black: Grant Rolen (Red Wing, MN) / Angelo State commit

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