To lose someone who had invested so many years of their life in the game and the community is terrible. Coaches are such an integral part of the game. Individuals in the game truly value as much as the coach brings to the table, teaching the game, of course, but developing the character too, instilling the confidence level, <a href='https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/rogers-community-honors-youth-hockey-coach/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>and acting as role models.</a> <a href='https://thepetersonchapel.com/michael-robert-betker/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Mike Betker</a>, taken from us far too early at just 45, will be remembered for his infectious grin, his tireless enthusiasm, and his love of hockey. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/Southerngo67146/status/1897884003727815089'> </a></blockquote></div> Betker, who coached two youth hockey teams, was known for his positivity, selflessness and dedication. Andrew Lehman, an assistant coach, said he brought energy to the organization and inspired the other coaches. He had the unique talent for making the people he encountered confront any barrier, whether on the ice or otherwise. When he was coaching, you wouldn't know who was his kid. Every kid was his kid. And that was a very special quality of him. His wisdom was second to none, his personality was exuberant and his ability to be a fantastic friend will make him dearly missed by all of us that had the pleasure to work beside him at City Hall. His mentoring and coaching career will never be forgotten. He made a difference in the lives of numerous players with his dedication and left a mark on all whose life he touched. Mike Betker will be deeply missed but his legacy will live on through the numerous people he encountered. Rest in peace, and our deepest condolences to his entire family and all his friends.