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January 2008 • Volume 2, Number 1
Welcome Back to Kaz Connection
Welcome back to Kaz Connection, the monthly e-newsletter dedicated solely to the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award! Now in its second year, Kaz Connection will be distributed via e-mail over the next three months leading up to the 11th annual award ceremony in March. In the newsletter, you will find ticket, venue and clinic information, along with feature stories and “Kaz Watch” summaries. To be added to the mailing list, sign-up at PattyKaz.com.
2008 Award Ceremony to Descend Upon Duluth, Minn.
The 2008 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner will be announced and honored at an award ceremony in the hockey-rich town of Duluth, Minn., in conjunction with the 2008 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four. The dinner will take place on the picturesque waterfront, at the Radisson Hotel Duluth Harborview on Friday, March 21, at 6 p.m. CST. The three finalists for the award, plus the teams participating in the Frozen Four, are among those who will be in attendance.
Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are now officially on sale for the 2008 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Dinner. Individual tickets are available for $75, while tables of 10 may be purchased for $700 and half tables (five seats) are offered at $375. Opportunities also exist to sponsor and be seated with one of the NCAA Women’s Frozen Four participating teams. Please visit PattyKaz.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
PattyKaz.com Gets a Face-Lift
The USA Hockey Foundation recently unveiled a new website for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, which can be found at PattyKaz.com. Frequently updated with information on the award ceremony and other Kazmaier happenings, PattyKaz.com is your home for all things Patty Kazmaier. Also be sure to check out the PKMA on MySpace at myspace.com/pattykaz!
"Kaz Watch" Debuts
On Tuesday, PattyKaz.com debuted the Kaz Watch, a weekly feature story on a potential candidate for the 2008 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. This week’s highlighted player is Sam Faber from the University of New Hampshire. Visit PattyKaz.com to read her story and be sure to check back next week for a glimpse at Mercyhurst College sophomore Meghan Agosta, who was a top-three finalist for the award last year.
Catching Up With 2007 PKMA Winner Julie Chu
Q: What was it like to win the 2007 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award?
Julie Chu: I have to admit, it was a bit overwhelming. It seemed like a million different emotions and thoughts were rushing through my body. Of course, I was honored beyond belief. Women's college hockey has become extremely competitive with many astounding athletes, so to be the winner of such a prestigious award was a great honor. In addition, my other main thought was that this award was so much bigger than myself. It was about my incredible teammates who played with me last year and also the years before that. It was about my coaches who believed in me and guided me to improving each year. And it was about my family, which is my backbone. They are the ones who will love me unconditionally and will be proud of me no matter whether I win or lose. With the incredible support system that I have, it makes it easy to play well and to feel as if I can accomplish anything that is placed in front of me.
To view the rest of the Q&A with Julie Chu, click here.
About The Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award
An award of The USA Hockey Foundation, the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award recognizes the accomplishments of the most outstanding player in NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey each season. Other selection criteria include outstanding individual and team skills, sportsmanship, performance in the clutch, personal character, competitiveness and a love of hockey. Consideration will also be given to academic achievement and civic involvement.