Thank You for an Unforgettable State Wars 22

After three incredible weeks in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the State Wars staff has finally made it home. For the first time in what feels like forever, we've had a chance to catch our breath and reflect on everything that made State Wars 22 such an incredible experience.

What an unforgettable three weeks it was.

Events like State Wars don't happen because of one person or one group. They happen because of an amazing community that comes together with a shared passion for roller hockey. We want to take a moment to thank everyone who helped make State Wars 22 one of the most memorable tournaments in our history.

A huge thank you goes out to the entire team at the PSM Ice House. Kaleigh Schrock and his incredible crew, along with Andrew, Jeff, Parker, Connor, and everyone else behind the scenes who worked tirelessly throughout the event. From the first puck drop to the final championship, your hard work, professionalism, and hospitality never went unnoticed.

To Nate and his outstanding staff at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, thank you for once again transforming one of the premier venues in the country into a world-class roller hockey facility. Watching the Coliseum become the home of State Wars is something special, and we couldn't do it without your dedication and countless hours of work.

To our incredible sponsors, thank you for believing in State Wars and helping us continue to grow the game. Your support allows us to provide an experience that players and families remember for a lifetime.

A special thank you to the Pin Lady and the entire Okada family. Pin trading has become one of the great traditions of State Wars, creating friendships and memories that extend far beyond the rink. Thank you for everything you do to make that experience so special.

To our referees, scorekeepers, tournament directors, staff, and every volunteer who worked long days throughout the tournament, thank you. Your commitment and passion kept all of the games running smoothly and helped create a first-class experience for every participant.

We also want to thank the City of Fort Wayne for embracing State Wars with open arms. Bethany, Jasmine, and the entire team were fantastic partners, helping showcase everything that makes Fort Wayne such a tremendous destination for our event. We truly appreciate your support and hospitality.

To our international partners, thank you for your continued friendship and commitment to growing roller hockey around the world. Bringing teams from across the globe to compete at State Wars adds a truly unique element to our event. Watching athletes from different countries and cultures come together through their shared love of the game is one of the things that makes State Wars so special. We are honored by the trust you place in us each year and are grateful for everything you do to strengthen the worldwide roller hockey community.

Most importantly, thank you to every coach, manager, player, and family who made the trip to Fort Wayne. We know the commitment it takes to attend State Wars. Families invest their time, vacation days, and hard-earned money to be here, and we never take that for granted. Your passion, sportsmanship, and love for roller hockey are what make this event so special year after year.

To anyone we've unintentionally forgotten, please know how grateful we are for your contributions. State Wars is built by an incredible community of people working together toward a common goal—to celebrate and grow the game of roller hockey.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making State Wars 22 an unforgettable experience for the entire roller hockey world.

We'll cherish the memories, learn from this year's event, and immediately begin working to make next year even better.