Three students have been named as finalists for the eighth annual Jeff Sauer Humanitarian Award, which is presented annually to recognize good high school hockey players being great people.

They are Wyatt Ehrhardt, a senior forward from Middleton; Gretchen Gajewski, a senior forward who plays for the Hayward co-op; and George Karasek, a senior defenseman Oregon.

The award will be presented as part of the Wisconsin High School Hockey Coaches annual dinner during the WIAA state tournament events in Middleton.

The Jeff Sauer Award is awarded based on a candidate’s level of community service, volunteerism, good citizenship and academic performance.

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Application forms are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

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The Foundation was formed as a vehicle for continuing to use the sport of hockey to improve the lives of others. Thanks to the generous support of the hockey community, we have been able to help both able bodied and disabled hockey organizations across the state to expand access to our great sport.

The Coach Sauer Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the 2024-2025 hockey season.

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Applications are due September 15, 2024. See post for more details.

Autumn Cooper, a senior from Superior, has been named the seventh recipient of the Jeff Sauer Humanitarian Award, the Coach Sauer Foundation announced.

The Jeff Sauer Award is awarded based on a candidate’s level of community service, volunteerism, good citizenship and academic performance.

Click here to apply/nominate your player

Application forms are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 4, 2023.

Read post for more details on eligibility requirements, nomination instructions, and selection criteria.

Good Luck!

The Coach Sauer Foundation is proud to announce that 14 youth hockey organizations from throughout Wisconsin have received grants for the 2023-24 season.

The Foundation was formed as a vehicle for continuing to use the sport of hockey to improve the lives of others. Thanks to the generous support of the hockey community, we have been able to help both able bodied and disabled hockey organizations across the state to expand access to our great sport.