# 80-Year-Old Hockey Hero | Mesa News

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Podcast: [Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357)
Published: 2026-07-10T22:39:00+00:00
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At 79, Mike McConnell still hits the ice every Thursday night, battling players decades his junior—and he’s even heading to California for the Snoopy Hockey Tournament. His wife calls him an inspiration; strangers are too, as his relentless passion proves age is just a number when you love what you do. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/767af6a95a00daa2

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