S1E10: G Hockey Origins + the Legacy of Dominik Pettey '15

As Gonzaga Hockey returns to the ice after losing a year to Covid, we examine the history of the program and the legacy of Dominik Pettey '15.

S1E10 begins w/ longtime Gonzaga teacher Mark Howell '73 reacting to S1E9 (Washington Monument turned Purple + White). Mark shared his memory of the night of November 11, 1969, and his role with his brothers Mike and Jack. Howell has likely seen more than half of the 100 St. John's games in Gonzaga history, and despite the 20-17 loss on 11/5/21, the game that matters is Saturday, 11/13/21. Go Gonzaga, Beat St. John's!!

Hockey on Eye Street started 30 years ago, when Eric Bovim '94 made his case that there were enough students interested in playing hockey that Gonzaga should field a team. Eric's strategy was convincing and by his junior year, Gonzaga had a team, and shortly after a Holiday Tournament, named by his sister.

Through the years Gonzaga Hockey program has grown and now has 9 championships. AD Joe Reyda visits to break down the titles and coaches, including former student player and Gonzaga Athletic Hall of Fame member, Paul Tilch '97.

This Thursday, 11/11/21, a new Gonzaga hockey season begins with the Dominik Pettey '15 Memorial Purple + White Game. Who was Dominik Pettey - the player and the person? Why is #11's legacy such a big part of the hockey culture at Gonzaga?

Former Head Coach Bill Slater and Dom's good friend Ridge Slater '15 join to tell Dominik's story. And not just his story, the story of the incredible example his parents set in showing Christ-like forgiveness to the woman involved in the accident Halloween night 2014. Some of the experiences Bill and Ridge share about the immediate aftermath of Dom's death are heartbreaking, but faith-affirming at the same time.

We hope you make time to check out these links mentioned in Episode 10:

11/11/21 4:30p Fort Dupont Ice Arena.

Dominik Pettey '15 Memorial Purple + White Game Info

Donate to the Dominik Pettey Scholarship Fund

Monumental Sports Network Video Salute to Dom Pettey

At 13:44 watch a special interview with the Petteys about Divine Mercy

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