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Every summer, the Snoopy's Senior World Hockey Tournament draws teams from around the world to Santa Rosa, California, where players in their 70s and 80s lace up for a competition that began as a whimsical offshoot of the Senior Olympics.
From imagined soccer matches that could replace warfare to proposals for AI-funded solar canopies that cut utility costs, the latest community letters reveal a spectrum of ideas shaping local and global debates.
The recent Snoopy Senior World Hockey Tournament in Santa Rosa celebrated over 50 years of competition, featuring international teams, a Hall of Fame player, and coverage by KRCB’s Noah Abrams.
From July 17‑26, the Senior World Hockey Tournament returns to Snoopy’s Home Ice, featuring new all‑women divisions, free admission and games that stretch from dawn to midnight.
The 10‑day Senior World Hockey Tournament kicks off in Santa Rosa, featuring more than 70 teams and 1,100 players aged 40 and above, with final games scheduled for the weekend.
At 80, Mike McConnell still laces up his skates, competing in a recreational league and preparing for the Snoopy Hockey Tournament, inspiring teammates and strangers alike.
Goalkeeper Brynn Korpela, a two‑time league Defensive Player of the Year and Malik Award winner, transfers to UC Santa Barbara after stints at Oregon and San Diego State, bolstering the Gauchos' defensive lineup for the upcoming 2026 season.
A long‑standing agreement between the Redwood Empire Baseball League and Santa Rosa City Schools is under threat after the district introduced a fee for field use that the league says it cannot afford.