Names: Johnny “John” Pohl and Krissy Wendell
Claim to Fame, Minnesota: Pohl was a schoolboy hoc-key legend for the Red Wing Wingers, leading them to a state title in 1997 and being named Minnesota’s Mr. Hockey in 1998. He would go on to the U and acquire roughly 17 Mike Crupi Most Determined Player awards. (Proprietor note: Pohl also was the state’s all-time high school scoring leader until recently, when his record of 378 points was topped by Little Falls’ Ben Hanowski).

Wendell was a schoolgirl hoc-key legend for the Park Center Pirates (“You can call me Peter.” “No, thank you.” Awesome), leading them to their own state title and earning Minnesota’s Ms. Hockey honor in 2000. She would also go on the U and win the Patty Kazmaier Award for best female hockey player in 2005. In addition, she was the starting catcher for the Brooklyn Center Little League World Series team in 1994.

Claim to Fame, Everywhere Else: Pohl was drafted by the Blues and ended up playing professionally for the Maple Leafs. Wendell was on the last two US Olympic teams, earning a silver and bronze medal. More importantly to some of our readers, they’re married, and the wedding was featured in People. The bride wore Mori Lee, and the first dance was to Clint Black’s “Easy for Me to Say.” I have never heard that song, but Mori Lee makes one hell of a wedding dress.

Exclusive RandBall Insight: RandBall correspondent and World of B proprietor Brandon is also a Park Center alum and played hockey against Wendell growing up. Quote: “I tackled her because she was better than me and I got in trouble with my mom.”

Where They Are Now: according to Wiki, Pohl plays for Frölunda HC in Sweden, where he’s coached by former North Star Ulf Dahlen, and Wendell captains the American national team.

Glorious Randomness: in her teens, Wendell appeared on the Nickelodeon game show Figure It Out. It being Nickelodeon, slime and Amanda Bynes were prominently featured.

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