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WHO ARE THE RIVERKINGS?
The Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings, a Junior Hockey Team within the United States Premier Hockey League, began operations on May 1st, 2014. The Riverkings call the South Wood County Recreation Center in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, home ice.
As our inaugural season began, what better place than the Wisconsin Rapids area and its surrounding communities to make us one of the premier Junior Hockey organizations in the United States.
Led by Head Coach Paul Pechmann, an experienced coach with passion, determination, and devotion, the Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings look forward to many successful seasons while focusing on the development and advancement of our players to the next level.
OUR MISSION...
The mission of the Wisconsin Rapids Junior A hockey program, a non-profit community based organization is:
To promote the personal character and athletic development of those players who wish to excel at the highest level of hockey competition.
To enhance player development by providing professional hockey education and physical training.
To provide experienced coaches and trainers to assist players in reaching their highest level.
To assist and promote player advancement to the "next" level for each athlete.
To seek educational opportunities for the student-athlete and to aid those student-athletes in successfully gaining those opportunites.
To build interest in hockey through fostering community spirit and involvement.
To develop our players both on and off the ice and advance them to NAHL, USHL, NCCA and professional levels.
DID SOMEONE SAY WISCONSIN RAPIDS?
Located on the Wisconsin River, the hardest working river in the world, Wisconsin Rapids is a community of 18,217 people. It boasts an array of diverse industry, beautiful scenery, and a one of a kind experience any time of the year. Regardless of how you choose to experience it, the Wisconsin Rapids area will provide you with an abundance of opportunities to live, work and play.
Riverkings Practice/Game Facility:
South Wood County Recreation Center
2711 16th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494
Office/Billing Address
Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings
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