Two hockey guys walk into a room...
One wants starts a junior hockey team.
The other says, "Let's do it!"
The rest is history in the making.
๐ฅ Now hear co-owner, Mark Mazzoleni explain himself.๐
Watch the full story behind the Fox Cities Forge through Mark's eyes and why he believes the best hockey is yet to come in the Fox Valley in the comments below. ๐
Fox Cities Forge Hockey
Official home of the Fox Cities Forge Hockey โ๏ธ Proud members of the NA3HL beginning in 2026-27. Our Team
Based in Appleton, WI at Appleton Family Ice Center, developing players and bringing high-energy junior hockey to the Fox Valley.
๐ Our Fox Cities.
Two hockey guys walk into a room...
One wants starts a junior hockey team.
The other says, "Let's do it!"
The rest is history in the making.
๐ฅ Now hear co-owner, Jeff Lindemann explain himself.๐
Watch the full story behind the Fox Cities Forge through Jeff's eyes and why he believes the best hockey is yet to come in the Fox Valley in the comments below. ๐
06/08/2026
The Fox Cities Forge is proud to introduce Hannah Scholl, our Billet Coordinator and one of the driving forces behind creating a welcoming home-away-from-home for our players. Come meet her tomorrow, June 9 at our Billet Information Night, 6 pm at Appleton Family Ice Center.
Hannah is a kindergarten teacher, a mom of four hockey players, and someone whose life is deeply rooted in the hockey community. She understands firsthand the impact that supportive families, strong relationships, and a caring environment can have on a young athlete's experience.
With a heart for serving others, Hannah will play an important role in helping Forge players and billet families create lasting connections. From answering questions and supporting host families to helping players adjust to life in the Fox Cities, Hannah is committed to making every player feel at home and part of the Forge family from day one.
As we prepare for our inaugural season, we're grateful to have someone with Hannah's experience, compassion, and dedication leading our billet program.
๐ Welcome to the , Hannah!
Interested in becoming a billet family? We'd love to connect with you and share how you can make a lasting impact on a young athlete's journey. Join us Tuesday or reach out to [email protected] for more information.
06/03/2026
Every championship team needs a great home team behind them.
As we prepare for our inaugural season, Fox Cities Forge players will be coming from across the country - and around the world - to chase their hockey dreams. They'll be relying on our amazing billet families to provide a home away from home.
So we want to know...
๐ Who do YOU think will win the Stanley Cup?
Comment below with:
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Your Stanley Cup Champion
๐ How many games the series will go
Everyone who participates will be entered to win a Fox Cities Forge prize pack (think team gear & game tickets).
โญ BONUS entry: If you were hosting a Forge player, what's one Fox Cities tradition, restaurant, event, or experience you'd make sure they got to enjoy?
Whether it's a Friday fish fry, Packers Sunday, A Very Neenah Christmas, a snowy Jones Park hockey night, or your favorite local ice cream shop, we want to hear what makes our community feel like home!
One winner will be randomly selected after the Stanley Cup is awarded.
Interested in learning more about becoming a billet family? Send us a message or join us June 9 at our Billet Info Night (see comments for event) - we'd love to chat.
05/26/2026
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Save the Date!
Want to learn what itโs really like to be a Billet Family?
Join us on June 9 at 6 PM at the Appleton Family Ice Arena for our Billet Family Inquiry Night.
Come meet the team behind the scenes, ask questions, and see if hosting a player is right for you.
โจ Plus โ attendees could be chosen for an exclusive VIP Night experience.
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/1D9gRuTFz7ueZ7kQ6
05/19/2026
Empty Nesters - Your quiet house needs (a little) chaos again! ๐ ๐
Weโre recruiting billet families, and you might be the perfect fit.
Youโve got clean sheets, a calm house, and years of parenting wisdom.
All you need now is a Fox Cities Forge player whoโll love your cooking, make you laugh, and bring life back into your empty nest.
If youโre ready for round two of fun, laughter, and great stories - DM us or reach out to [email protected].
Tag an empty nester who needs a billet in their life below ๐
05/16/2026
๐ฃ Calling all Billet Moms! ๐ฃ Why wouldnโt you want this?
Become a Forge billet family. One extra chair at the dinner table. One more plate to fill. One hardworking young man who quickly feels like part of your family.
Lifetime memoriesโฆ and even a bonus son who calls you โMa.โ โค๏ธ
Become a member of the !
DM us or reach out to [email protected]
05/14/2026
We couldnโt be more excited to share this partnership with the Janesville Jets as we continue building the future of hockey in the Fox Valley!
This is a huge step and an incredible opportunity to help our players grow, develop, and chase the next level. The energy around Forge hockey is only getting started! โ๏ธ
Read more: https://www.janesvillejets.com/affiliation-agreement-with-fox-cities-forge/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRyB5pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCZVpXNTltanZKRTVxb2tNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqODGU5m2pp2fJ4FXU8L58r8HEpOPN_Yb8b1Q0r-DZPL8T4TXMzLYmGOAUSS_aem_YWdncwCNdV4SoxzWUAiSaH0GHM6E&brid=YWdncwFi4BA-Ac4ltV2hbBP5ugaU
The Janesville Jets, proud members of the North American Hockey League, have entered into a non-exclusive affiliation agreement with the new Fox Cities Forge of the North American 3 Hockey League.
Read More: https://www.janesvillejets.com/affiliation-agreement-with-fox-cities-forge/
๐จ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ๐จ
Big things are happening in the Fox Cities ๐๐ฅ
Please welcome Logan Wilt as Head Coach and Chase Crawshaw as General Manager/Assistant Coach for the inaugural season of the Fox Cities Forge!
See comments for full bios โฌ๏ธ
Years of junior hockey experience โ
Player development mindset โ
Ready to build something special in the Fox Valley โ
The foundation is set. Now letโs keep Forging ahead. ๐ ๏ธ๐
05/11/2026
Happy Motherโs Day from the Fox Cities Forge ๐งก๐
Today we celebrate the moms, grandmas, guardians, billet moms, and all the amazing women who help make hockey possible. From early mornings and endless drives to snacks, support, encouragement, and unconditional love - thank you for everything you do behind the scenes.
As we build our Forge family, we are looking for caring billet families to help welcome our players to the Fox Cities. Opening your home can make a lifelong impact and gives these young athletes a place to feel supported, encouraged, and have a home away from home - just like moms do.
Please reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Behind every great player is a family cheering them on, and today we especially celebrate the incredible hockey moms who help make it all happen.
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