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to share that time with him and our family
was truly special."
Tom played collegiate hockey at
Concordia College and had been a lifelong
UND fan. Tom's father, Earl Strinden,
served over three decades as Executive
Vice President of North Dakota's alumni
association, and hockey season tickets
have been a fixture in both Tom and
Michelle's families.
In addition to supporting and watching
North Dakota, hockey itself has always
been a major part of the family's fabric.
The Strinden boys were in skates as soon
as they could walk and spent countless
hours on the outdoor rink. Some of
Ben's favorite childhood memories still
revolve around attending games at Ralph
