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Mr. Hughes, who has served the Wausau School District for many years, is recognized not only for his fierce advocacy in the classroom—operating under the philosophy, "We never quit on kids"—but also for his extensive servant leadership in the community.

Travis is a third-generation coach for the Warriors, bringing a deep understanding of the program's rich history and a proven track record of success. For the past 11 years, he's been an integral part of the Wausau West hockey team as an assistant coach, contributing to 5 Wisconsin Valley Conference Championships and 4 WIAA State appearances, including a runner-up finish. His dedication extends to other sports too, having spent eight years as head coach of the Wausau Wolfpack High School Lacrosse Team.

Brian Bednarczyk has a profound and distinguished career in hockey. Originally from Rothschild, Brian grew up playing hockey in the Wausau area. During his high school career at D.C. Everest, Brian was a 4-year starter on the varsity hockey team and was also selected to play on Team Wisconsin his junior and senior years. After high school, he went on to play two years of junior hockey for Great Falls Americans (Jr. A) and the Peoria Mustangs (Jr. B) before playing NCAA Division III hockey for the University of Wisconsin - Stout. After college, Brian played for the Mosinee Papermakers for 16 years.