mfatis@mnicehawks.com

 

507 358-3095

 

'Doc' is the team founder. He is responsible for administration and team operations. He holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has retired as Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Minnesota State University-Mankato where he served as Director of the Clinical Psychology Program where he trained psychologists in research and clinical practice in Behavioral Medicine.  He remains in limited practice at Riverview Clinic in Mankato, MN.  He is committed to the educational, personal and social development of his hockey players.  In addition to his role with the Ice Hawks, he is an avid traveler and most importantly a full time grandpa of five.

nancy@mnicehawks.com

Nancy manages the team budget and the event staff on game days.  Professionally, Nancy holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is retired from MSU-Mankato as Emeritus Professor of Psychology: She was active in research and training in the areas of child behavior disorders, fetal alcohol syndrome and developmental disabilities.  She recently also retired from private practice at Riverview Clinic, Mankato, MN.  Her interest in hockey is rooted in her Canadian upbringing.  She followed the ‘Original Six’ growing up in Sault Ste. Marie and Toronto Canada.  Nancy is the proud grandmother of Daytin (10), Kasota (9), Colette (8), Alex (6) and baby Evan (2 1/2 ).. 

 

 Jeff@mnicehawks.com

Jeff has been the "Voice of the Ice Hawks" for 4 years .  He also serves as the Ice Hawks Public Relations manager, and Event Coordinator.  Jeff hails from Shakopee, MN and has made Rochester his home for the past decade.  He is a graduate of Brown with a degree in Broadcasting/Communications.  He has served as the DJ for the Rochester Honkers, Fox Country 102.5, Laser 101.7 and 1270AM KWEB.  Aside from his busy Ice Hawks schedule, Jeff finds time to manage the popular Minnesota team sports apparel shop Goldys Lockerroom, located in the Apache Mall.  Jeff met his Fiance, Ice Hawks Administrative assistant Kasey Brown, at an Ice Hawks game and they will be getting married on April 9th, 2011!  One week after Nationals!  Congrats to Jeff and Kasey!

 jim.olson@mnicehawks.com

507 317-1443

 Jim is a native of Rochester and graduated from John Marshall H. S. He obtained a degree in Park and Recreation Administration from the University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse. He was a multi-sport athlete and played intramural hockey in college. Jim has been in sales and marketing management for over 30 years and recently started his own marketing business called Med City Alliance.
Jim's interest in the Ice Hawks started several years ago when his nephew Jay Gorman played on the team.   He and his wife Kathy have three adult children: both daughters Angie and Emily and their families live in Mankato and his son Scott is on his second four year tour as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. They are also proud grandparents of four, Kabe, Clementine, Max and Uriah.

                                                        dawn.larson@mnicehawks.com

507 250-4288

Dawn joins the Ice Hawks as Housing Director. Dawn and her family have been a long time host family for the Ice Hawks. She is a Minnesota native having spent her childhood and young adult years in Wanamingo, MN. Dawn moved to Rochester in 1996. Professionally, Dawn works for the Mayo Clinic in the Department of Development. She is married to Van Larson, has a 24 year old stepson, Nick and an 12 year old son, Hunter who is playing at the PeeWee level this year.

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Nicky has been with the Ice Hawks since the fall of 1998.  She has served in a variety of roles.  Currently she works on special projects and community relations.  Away from the rink she is employed by Charter Communications in Rochester.  Nicky is the mother of three children, Colette, Alex and Evan and is married to Coach Nick Fatis.

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 Kasey moved to Minnesota to attend school at the University of Minnesota, where she is now a junior majoring in Political Science with a minor in Russian. After completing her undergraduate work, she plans to attend law school. Kasey is originally from Wichita Falls, Texas, where she first fell in love with junior hockey in 2002. With the Ice Hawks, Kasey takes on a variety of duties, including assisting with special events, such as tryout camps and aiding the front office with administrative tasks.

 

 shawn.webmaster@mnicehawks.com

Shawn came to the Ice Hawks during the 2008 season when he and his wife Amber temporarily housed a hockey player in a pinch.  From that moment on, Shawn and Amber were hooked on the Ice Hawks.  The couple started to house full time for the 2009-2010 season.  Shawn is employeed by Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, in the Ophthalmology department as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.  During mid season of 2010, Shawn and Amber welcomed a new addition to their family 2 days after the Family Night at the Rec Center, their son Aiden Russell.  Aiden loves going to the hockey games, where he can be seen rooting for his favorite player with his mom and dad!  Shawn assumed the responisibility to maintain and update the website for the 2010-2011 season, and into the future.  The organization is please to have Shawn as a new member to the team.

 darren@mnicehawks.com

Darren is a second year Hawks fan and although not a professional photographer, he has been taking pictures since he was 13.  Hope and Darren live in Waseca and have two grown children; Nicole who lives in Chicago, IL and is a Professor of Photography for the Art Institute, and Shelby who will be attending college in Mankato for Digital Web and Animation Design.  Darren has been a Police Officer for almost 25 years, 21 years currently with the City of Albert Lea.  Darren had never watched a complete hockey game until starting to watch the Hawks and have been hooked ever since.  Darren looks forward to sharing his pictures with the fans!