Thank you ZANE!

This week Zane Gothberg, a goalie for the University of North Dakota hockey team was our Mystery Reader! He came on Polar Express Day, so of course he read The Polar Express! He also showed us all of his gear that came in a HUGE bag, and explained what each part of his gear does and why he wears it. My favorite part of his gear is his awesome helmet! He explained that one side of his helmet has a drawing of Ralph Engelstad on it as an acknowledgment to the former UND goalie from Thief River Falls. He also told us about a tribute to his Grandma Susie on the back of his helmet, who got him so interested in hockey and "always has his back". He stayed for 90 minutes and signed over 100 items! He answered every question the kids had. The icing on the cake: he autographed a stick he has used to "the best 2nd grade class ever". It is hanging in our classroom! He even signed our Challenger Doghouse!

What a stand-up guy! Thank you Zane for all you did for us! We appreciate you so much and wish you luck this season!

Your 23 biggest fans,
Mrs. Delzer's Top Dogs

Zane tried on his bloomers for us! We thought this was hilarious!

Testing out the pads on Zane's bloomers :)

Annie got her Sioux t-shirt signed!