{"id":4822,"date":"2019-03-24T22:20:12","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T03:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vashl.com\/web\/?page_id=4822"},"modified":"2025-06-08T12:34:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T17:34:59","slug":"bethlehem-buddies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/vashl.com\/web\/bethlehem-buddies\/","title":{"rendered":"Bethlehem Buddies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
The Bethlehem Buddies<\/strong> are an international street hockey team. They are a proud member club of the VASHL and were introduced as part of the 2019 expansion<\/strong>, which also included the <\/span>Yoga Hosers<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bethlehem Buddies are based on the “Buddy Christ<\/strong>“, a parody religious icon in the film Dogma<\/em>. In the film, he is part of a campaign (“Catholicism Wow!<\/strong>“) to renew the image of (and interest in) the Catholic Church. Viewing the crucifix image as “wholly depressing”, the Church, led by Cardinal Glick (George Carlin), decides to retire it and creates Buddy Christ as a more uplifting image of Jesus Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As of 2025, the Bethlehem Buddies stand as the most accomplished franchise in VASHL history, holding the record for the most Walter Gretzky Cup<\/strong><\/a> championships with three tournament victories. Previously tied with the Eden Prairie Mallrats, View Askew Vulgarians, and Clerks, the Buddies cemented their legacy with their latest championship win, further establishing their dominance in the league. <\/p>\n

In 2022, the Buddies further cemented their reputation by capturing Kevin Smith\u2019s Buddy Christ Memorial Heart Trophy<\/strong><\/a> at the September Classic<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Bethlehem Buddies<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Founded<\/th>\n2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
History<\/th>\nBethlehem Buddies<\/strong>
\n2019-present<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
View Askew Inspiration<\/th>\nDogma<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Colors<\/th>\nFlamingo orange and eminence purple.
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Words<\/th>\nDoesn\u2019t it\u2026 pop? Buddy Christ\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mascot<\/th>\nThe Buddy Christ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Captain<\/th>\nMaxx Duda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Walter Gretzky Cups<\/th>\n3<\/strong> (2022, 2023, 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WGSHT Medals<\/th>\n\"\"\u00a03<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"\u00a00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"\u00a01<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lady Ming Trophies<\/th>\n0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buddy Christ Memorial Heart Trophies<\/th>\n1<\/strong> (2022)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Players<\/span><\/h2>\n

2025 WGSHT Roster<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>\nNat<\/th>\nPlayer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nMaxx Duda<\/a> (C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nJosh Foster<\/a> (IR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nJordan Rhind<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nAndrew Tudball<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nCaleb Caunce<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nStirling Bennett<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nLucas Schaubel<\/a> (Goalie)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nMatt Smiley<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
91<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nKevin Wardrop<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
96<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nJack Rhind<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nMatt Craig<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nKevin Craig<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nNathan Pettit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nJonny Sutton<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nTyler Corradetti<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"Buddies\"<\/h3>\n

Team Captains<\/span><\/h3>\n