EPISODE · Nov 27, 2025 · 19 MIN
Chippewa Chats w/ Fries Financial #21 - Passion Meets Icy Determination
from Eau Claire Hometown Media · host Eau Claire Hometown Media
The Chippewa Youth Hockey Arena holds the distinction as the only entirely volunteer run hockey facility in the entire Midwest. Not a single dime of public monies goes to the operation of the facility, as it was built and has been sustained over the decades solely on the support of the community. Longtime Chippewa Youth Hockey Association board member Steve Gibbs shares insight into this arena that was literally built on the shoulders of passionate volunteers. We also touch on- How the youth hockey league has numbers rising at a time many youth leagues are dwindling.- The deep list of organizations that call the area home- The $4.2 million economic impact to the community- The most recent renovation project and the continued need for support.
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The Chippewa Youth Hockey Arena holds the distinction as the only entirely volunteer run hockey facility in the entire Midwest. Not a single dime of public monies goes to the operation of the facility, as it was built and has been sustained over the decades solely on the support of the community. Longtime Chippewa Youth Hockey Association board member Steve Gibbs shares insight into this arena that was literally built on the shoulders of passionate volunteers. We also touch on- How the youth hockey league has numbers rising at a time many youth leagues are dwindling.- The deep list of organizations that call the area home- The $4.2 million economic impact to the community- The most recent renovation project and the continued need for support.
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Chippewa Chats w/ Fries Financial #21 - Passion Meets Icy Determination
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