Local police and firefighters compete on ice for a good cause: supporting the First Responders Foundation! This entertaining, family-friendly event will skate back into Baxter Arena on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 3:00pm!
Will Team Red be the reigning champions, or will Team Blue take the trophy in 2026? See it for yourself!
Bring the crew out to cheer on first responders and enjoy an epic event with lots of fun scheduled on AND off the ice.
Kids will love to check out all the cool first responder vehicles parked out front, the exciting hockey play, vendor booths with giveaways, the chuck-a-puck intermission activity, and all the fun planned at our Kids Zone!
Kids 2 & under are always free. Save on service fees by purchasing directly through the Baxter Arena Box Office.
Tickets will be available later this year.
It’s Blue vs. Red, Police vs. Fire!
Join Us For The Next Red VS. Blue
Guns & Hoses Event – ON ICE!
Local police and firefighters compete on ice for a good cause: supporting the First Responders Foundation! This entertaining, family-friendly event will skate back into Baxter Arena on Sunday, March 09, 2025 at 3:00pm!
Will Team Blue be the reigning champions, or will Team Red take the trophy in 2025? See it for yourself!
Bring the crew out to cheer on first responders and enjoy an epic event with lots of fun scheduled on AND off the ice.
Kids will love to check out all the cool first responder vehicles parked out front, the exciting hockey play, vendor booths with giveaways, the chuck-a-puck intermission activity, and all the fun planned at our Kids Zone!
Kids 2 & under are always free. Save on service fees by purchasing directly through the Baxter Arena Box Office.
Tickets are NOW available!
Become a Sponsor!
Calling all businesses! Do you want to get involved in an exciting, highly-marketed community event?
Here’s your chance! The Guns & Hoses Hockey Challenge at Baxter Arena on March 9th will feature local police and firefighters competing on ice for a good cause: the First Responders Foundation.
We have sponsorship opportunities with great benefits for every budget! Email gina@firstrespondersfoundation.org to learn more or purchase your sponsorship below.
MEET TEAM RED & TEAM BLUE 2025
Meet the 2025 FIRE TEAM – TEAM RED
- # 27 – (Captain) Derek Panneton – Omaha Fire Department
- #6 – (Asst Captain) Chris Sorensen – Council Bluffs Fire Department
- #1 – (Asst Captain) Allen Weberg – Omaha Fire Department
- #71 – Zach Mass – Omaha Fire Department
- #69 – TJ Wurth – Omaha Fire Department
- #39 – Matt Hill – Omaha Fire Department
- #18 – TJ Korpela – Omaha Fire Department
- #12 – Kevin Meschede – Omaha Fire Department
- #8 – Jon Kava – Omaha Fire Department
- #22 – Savannah Wright – Lincoln Fire Department
- #29 – Alex Duling – Eppley Fire Department
- #34 – Luke Weberg – Omaha Fire Department
- #7 – Scott Fitzpatrick – Omaha Fire Department
- #14 – Ryan Hoffman – Offutt Air Force Base Fire Department
- #15 – Josh Ballain– Council Bluffs Fire Department
- #5 – Chad Wheeler – Council Bluffs Fire Department
- #23 – Neal Hoevet – Council Bluffs Fire Department
- #9 – Nick Mckenzie – Omaha Fire Department
- #10 – Ryan Cyboron – Grand Island Fire Department
- #29 – Alex Duling – Eppley Fire Department
- #37 – Brady Krajeski – Ralston Fire Department
- #47 – Mike Morton Jr – Waterloo Fire Department
- #94 – Jordan Wright – Lincoln Fire Department
- #37 – Brady Krajeski – Ralston Fire Department
Meet the 2025 POLICE TEAM – TEAM BLUE
- #13 – Anthony DeSciscio (Captain) – Omaha Police Department
- #12 – Jason Miller – Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office
- #64 – Benjamin Nguyen – Nebraska State Patrol
- #6 – Tom Shaffer – Omaha Police Department
- #18 – Brett Wagner – Omaha Police Department
- #50 – Nick Palmer – Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office
- #17 – Michael Borman – Nebraska State Probation
- #80 – Tyler Anderson – Omaha Police Department
- #8 – Joe Negrete – Omaha Police Department
- #90 – Jacob Mikesell – Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office
- #21 – James Grasmick – Omaha Police Department
- #43 – Brandon Ozmun – Omaha Police Department
- #44 – Jon Sears – Lincoln Police Department
- #11 – Bill Stenneche – Douglas County Corrections
- #2 – Pat Scheifla – Douglas County Corrections
- #16 – Matt Backora – Omaha Police Department
- #20 – Chris Eirich – Lincoln Police Department
Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors
Golden Goal Sponsor
Premier Sponsor
Team Red Sponsor
Team Blue Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold / Official Youth Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Photography Sponsor
Photography Sponsor
Print Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Print Sponsor
Photography Sponsor
Radio Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Special thanks to the following individuals for their generous donations.
Linda Daugherty
Jerry Hoberman
Ken and Ann Stinson
Gail & Jerry Kohll Family
Mike & Susan Lebens
Kip Gordman
Donald Goldstein
Howard Kaslow
Sandy Friedman
Dr. Daniel & Barbara Bohi
Dundee Bank
Spencer Crews
James and Rita Murphy
Bruce Hoberman
Thomas Belford
Cindy Forehead
Dial Senior Living / Ted Lowndes
Dennis and Betty Jacobson
Bruce Shackman
