BSU's Joe Gramer gains appreciation for the little things in return to northern Minnesota
Oct. 8—BEMIDJI — In early July, Joe Gramer was asked if he could be in Bemidji for the Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament. It's the Bemidji State men's hockey program's annual alumni gathering at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. Typically, a senior or two currently on the team volunteers at the event, whether it's running a promotion on a tee box or working in the starter's tent. Yet, not ...
In early July, junior hockey player Joe Gramer was invited to participate in the Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament, an annual alumni gathering for the Bemidji State men's hockey program. Despite not being on the roster at the time, Gramer's connection to Bemidji, Minnesota made him a suitable candidate for the event. During his time in Bemidji, Gramer gained a deeper appreciation for the team's culture and tradition, as well as the camaraderie among alumni.
He emphasized the importance of being a Beaver and living up to the program's standards, hoping to inspire new players to embody these qualities. Gramer also highlighted the significance of the return to northern Minnesota, which has allowed him to reconnect with his roots and gain a fresh perspective on what it means to be a part of the Bemidji State hockey family.
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