 📌BISA meeting The Crow’s Nest Report Bison Ice Sport Association – Topeka Scarecrows Booster Club Hello Booster Club Members, A New Era for Hockey in TopekaSummer is flying by, and so is the momentum behind hockey in Topeka. Every week brings another exciting announcement, another community partnership, and another opportunity to grow the game we all love. What started as a dream of bringing hockey back to our community has become one of the fastest-growing youth sports initiatives in northeast Kansas. This month marks one of our biggest milestones yet—the official launch of Junior Scarecrows Youth Hockey. Registration is now open for the 2026-27 season, and for the first time in over 15 years, Topeka will once again field youth house league teams competing in the Kansas City Youth Hockey Association (KCYHA). Whether you're a longtime hockey family or someone who has never stepped onto the ice, there's a place for you in our hockey family. Youth Hockey Is Back!Registration is officially underway for Junior Scarecrows Youth Hockey. Teams are now forming in:
Our goal is simple: Give every child in Topeka and the surrounding communities an affordable opportunity to play hockey close to home. Register before August 31 to avoid the late registration fee. Visit BisonIce.com today and help us make history. A special thank you to "Bucketman" Jason Simonsen, our Director of Youth Scan here to register  $3,500 Brianna Decker Fund Grant Awarded We are incredibly proud to announce that the Booster Club has been awarded a $3,500 grant from the Brianna Decker Fund. This national grant recognizes organizations committed to growing youth hockey and making the sport more accessible for new players. The funding will help provide equipment, player development opportunities, and support for new youth hockey families as we continue building the Junior Scarecrows program. We are honored to receive this investment in the future of hockey in Topeka. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. And a special thank you to Mallorie LaFarge, our Director of Philanthropy  ABOUT BRIANNA DECKER A three-time Olympian, Brianna Decker has represented the United States both on the ice and behind the bench for over a decade. The Dousman, Wisconsin native played a key role on the gold-medal winning 2018 U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team that claimed Team USA's first OIympic gold in 20 years, in addition to eight IIHF Women's World Championship winning teams (2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2011). Most recently, she was a part of the silver medal-winning 2022 U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey team in Beijing, along with the silver medal-winning 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship. Decker, who played her college hockey at the University of Wisconsin, was the recipient of the 2012 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, given to the top NCAA Division I women's ice hockey player each year, while also leading the Badgers to a national championship in 2011. Off the ice, Decker served as an assistant coach for the 2023, 2020 and 2019 U.S. Under-18 Women's World Championship, winning gold from behind the bench in both 2020 and 2019, and bronze in 2023. She has previously served as a coach at various Central District camps and at USA Hockey Girls Under-18 Select Player Development Camps underscoring her commitment to growing the game and helping girls achieve their full potential in hockey.    The Topeka Scarecrows Booster Club needs your help as we represent hockey in the 2026 Fiesta Parade with the Zamboni! 📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026 Parade Details:
We're looking for volunteers to:
Wear your Topeka Scarecrows or Booster Club apparel if you have it, and bring your enthusiasm as we showcase hockey to thousands of parade attendees. If you're able to help, please comment below or contact a Booster Club officer so we can plan accordingly. 🏒🧡🖤  📣 Booster Club Meeting – We Need You There! |
