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Project History - Building on Film Road Map - (1992-1996)

The following information describes previous activity from the development and financing of a hockey film that is being utilized the for Iron Ice  film and entertainment project.  It started from a film project that was in development from 1992-1996 where Minnesota investors, investment bankers, companies and the hockey and business community worked with film producers, marketing and capital advisory teams from Los Angeles that created the foundation and road map for the current Iron Ice film project. Many of the investors, Advisory Board Members, film production and marketing team from this project are also involved with the Iron Ice film project as investors, raising capital, providing technology and marketing services and becoming members of the new Advisory Board.
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The Boys From Minnesota was a $10 million film project developed by a large team starting in 1992.  The project successfully developed and sold merchandise by direct mail and in retail locations, produced and distributed a music cd soundtrack that was aired on radio stations in Minnesota, implemented a youth hockey fundraising program with the film merchandise, and produced the Hollywood Hat Trick Celebrity All Star Hockey Charity event at the Target Center in December 1996 that made donations to  Minnesota charities prior to the event.   

The corporate finance team developed a unique financing structure that mitigated risk to investors. It provided three options for investors to invest into various stages of the film project and the level of risk and return each wanted to receive.  Three different limited partnership interests were created - A. B, and C.  The A investors provided the producers complete access to the funds invested with the highest return. B and C investors chose to have less return and their investment was escrowed in a money market account at a major bank generating interest on their funds. Until film milestones such as talent being signed were accomplished these funds could not be used.  The structure also was developed for broker dealers who would not usually risk investing their clients money by allowing them to still make a commission of 10% for selling the deal. The difference of 90% of investors money went into the escrowed money market account and received interest. 

The film project was put on hold in 1996 because the producers of the film made a determination that the escalating costs related to the option and terms of the film script and potential unforseen costs were not a risk acceptable to offer to investors.
There were five A investors in the project and they have been offered the opportunity to have a equity position in the Iron ice film project without an additional capital investment.   

There were two B investors who received back 90% of their funds invested in addition to interest earned from the Norwest Money Market Escrow account. They have been offered to have their previous investment amount not returned converted into an equity position in addition to being offered an additional equity position at a discount if they choose to invest the Iron Ice film project.
 

Corporate partners that invested in the merchandise program, youth fundraising marketing program, and Hollywood Hat Trick Celebrity Hockey Game event have been offered to convert their previous development costs into a equity position in the Iron Ice film project.

Following are the individuals and companies that particpated in the film project:
Accounting
  • Bryan J. Ross, Schechter Dokken Kanter 
Advisory Board 
  • This Advisory Board was organized from 1994 -1996.  It is not currently active. Some of these individuals have agreed to be members for Iron Ice Advisory Board.
  • The  filmmakers engaged Winston W. Borden from the law firm of Hessian, Mackasy & Soderberg to help assist in bringing together a diverse group of Minnesota leaders with backgrounds in business, sports and politics. The board provided a vehicle for advice as the film project moves forward. The Board had no formal legal authority or responsibility.  
  • During the project  the members of the Advisory Board  made numerous contributions including  hours of consulting, handling introductions to key people who became extremely important to the project, and modeled in the BFM Merchandise Catalog,  This team is one of the most significant added elements that assisted in the progress of The Boys From Minnesota.

The Advisory Board members included:

  • Andy Abramson
  • Randy Adamsick
  • JoAnne Benson
  • Sharon Sales Belton
  • Henry Boucha
  • Walter Bush
  • William D. Christian
  • Lou Coutroneo
  • Mark Dayton
  • Ed Driscoll
  • Tom Duffy
  • James Erickson
  • Pat Forciea
  • Chris Hansen
  • Phyllis Kahn
  • Harvey Mackay
  • Mary Jo McGuire
  • John Mayasich
  • Robert Milbert
  • Dave Mona
  • Bob Naegele III
  • Lou Nanne
  • Rick Nelson
  • Bob O’Connor
  • Joe O’Oneil
  • Gordon Ritz
  • David Soderquist
  • David Stead
  • John Stout
  • Austin Sullivan
  • Steve Sviggum
  • Evie Teegen
  • David Tommossoni
  • John Turner
  • Doug Woog

1996 Minnestota State Boys Hockey Tournament Program

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Executive Summary

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Banking Services
  • Norwest Bank - Cynthia S. Chamberlain, Vice President, Commercial Banking
Broker Dealer
  • Kevin Miller, Miller Financial
Brand Development
  • Cathy Fideler
Casting
  • Juel Bestrop
Consultants
  • Evie Teegen
  • Winston Borden
Corporate Finance
  • Greg McAndrews
  • Kevin Miller
  • Aaron Soderberg
Design
  • Cathy Fideler
Direct Mail - Merchandise Catalog
  • Tom Rothstein
Film Producers
  • Peter Burrell, Line Producer
  • Brad Turner
  • Jordan Yospe
Hockey Technical Consultant
  • Jack White
Investors
  • Dean Belbas
  • Mark Dayton
  • Bob Hildreth
  • Harvey Mackay
  • Bob Naegele
  • Eileen Shadler
  • John Sundet
Legal Counsel
  • David Dizenfeld, Film Production
  • John Stout, Fredrickson & Byron, P.A., Corporate Securities, Film 
  • Winston W.Borden, Hessian McKasy & Soderberg 
  • Jordan Yospe, Film Production
Marketing - Hockey
  • Bob Fallen 
Music
  • Jim Nickel of Pachyderm Recording Studios in Cannon Falls Minnesota produced The Boys From Minnesota music soundtrack and CD,



Merchandise Sales Non-Profit Beneficiaries
  • We partnered with the following organizations that provided their databases. They were to receive a portion of proceeds from the sales of merchandise.
  • Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA)
  • Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
  • Minnesota State High School League
  • U.S.  Hockey Hall of Fame
  • U.S.A. Hockey Organization
Merchandise Catalog Photography
  • Joe Televen
  • Lisa Treleven
Merchandise Catalog Design and Product Development
  • Tom Rothstein
  • Mike Vacanti
  • Cathy Fideler
Merchandise Catalog Minnesota Hockey Models
  • Jim Johannson, Forward, Rochester Mayo High School,  1988 Olympics, 1992 Olympics
  • John Johannson, Forward, Rochester Mayo High School, University of Wisconsin
  • Bob Mason, Goalie, International Falls High School,  University of Minnesota Duluth,  Washington Capitals, 1984 Olympics
  • Jeffrey Mayasich, Grandson of John Mayasich
  • John Mayasich, Forward, Eveleth High School, University of Minnesota, All American,  All-time leading scorer University of Minnesota
  • Patrick Micheletti, Wing, Hibbing High School, University of Minnesota, Minnesota Northstars, All-American, University of Minnesota 
  • Neil Sheehy, Forward, International Falls High School,  Harvard University, Calgary Flame
  • Doug Woog, Coach, University of Minnesota Men’s Hockey, Forward , South Saint Paul High School,  University of Minnesota
  • Amy Woog Patnode 
Public Relations
  • Susan Evans
Youth Hockey Fund Raising Program
  • The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association, Minnesota High School Coaches Association and Minnesota State High School League. BFM Films, Inc. started a fund raising program using the TBFM merchandise. 
  • BFM Films, Inc. worked with Tom Duffy, Chairman of MASC; Paul Erickson, Executive Director of MASC Art Sprague, Vice President of Publicity and Promotions for MAHA; Jon Bittner, Executive Secretary of the Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association; and David Stead, Executive Director of the State High School League.

Minnesota Hockey Models In Merchandise Catalog

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Hollywood Hat Trick Celebrity All Star Charity Event

  • Target Center December 8, 1996
  • Celebrity All Star Team verses Boys From Minnesota Team
Hollywood Hat Trick Non-Profit Beneficiaries
A portion of the proceeds of merchandise sales will be directed to youth hockey in Minnesota.
  • Toys For Tots
  • Mariucci Inner City Hockey Association
  • Minnesota Sports Association
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Hollywood Hat Trick Program

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Hollywood Hat Trick Committee Members

  • Tom Rothstein, Direct Marketing Services
  • Mike Vacanti, Concept Marketing and Development
  • Debra Shields, Design Group
  • Darren Ennis, Cookie Coleman Company
  • Evelyn H. Teegen, U.S. Ambassador
  • Bob Fallen, TPG Sports
  • Dawn Courier, KMPG Peat, Marwick
  • Joe Smelz, Wolfgang Films, Inc.
  • Cathy Fidler, Sheba Concept & Design
  • Susan Evans, Evans Larsons Communications
  • Keith Lockwood, Lockwood Design
  • Michael Lauen
  • Patrick Micheletti
  • Amy Bojarski
  • Chris White
  • Elizabeth Bedard

Hollywood Hat Trick Hockey Teams

BFM Team
  • Mike Ramsey
  • Brian Lawton
  • Jeff Passolt
  • Stan E. Hubbard
  • Bill Christian 
  • Dave Jensen
  • Bill McIntosh
  • Eric Strobel
  • Jim Johannson
  • Tom Kurvers
  • Lou Nanne
  • Pat Micheletti
  • Dave Christian
  • Bob Mason
  • John McCally
  • Bo Tarkington
  • Steve Kristoff
  • Winn Brodt
  • Phil Verchota
  • Steve Ulseth
  • Gordy Roberts
  • Reed Larson
  • Bob Mason
  • Mike Woodley
  • Adams Abrams
  • John Blackshear
  • Phil Esposito
  • Coach Glen Sonmor

    Hollywood Hat Trick  Sponsors

Celebrity All-Stars
  • Jim Martin
  • Neil McDonough
  • Christian Oliver
  • Peter Markel
  • Mark Decarlo
  • Matt Frewer
  • Jack White
  • Enrico Colantoni
  • Chris Potter
  • John Saunders
  • Richard Dean Anderson
  • Lochlyn Munro
  • Mike Eruzione
  • Rob Paulsen
  • Greg Collins
  • Jerry Houser
  • Mark Sheerer
  • Dan Moriarty
  • Phil Esposito
  • Alan Thicke
  • Head Coach John Perry
  • Executive Director Tony Loiacono
  • General Manager Andy Abramson
  • Team Manager  Dale Kohler
    Special Thanks:
  • National Car Rental
  • Mr. Tire
  • Progressive Tech
  • Ryan Construction
  • Presented by:
  • Hewlette Packard
  • Globelle, Seagate
  • Cyrix
Corporate Sponsors
  • Vartec Telecom Inc.
  • Rothschild Investment Capital, Inc.
  • Mall Of America
  • Stonenite by Technimar
  • United Airlines
  • Minneapolis Hilton
  • TCF Bank
  • Galyan's Trading Company
  • Wolfgang Films, Inc.
  • Mosquito Post
  • Pepsi
  • KMPG Peat Marwick LLP
  • McCleod
  • bra Brands
  • Ramada
  • Champion Auto Stores

    Media Partners
    • KDWB 101.3
    • KOOL 108 
    • KARE 11
    • City Pages
    • Bob 100 FM
    • TPG Sports
    Program Printing - The Publishing Group and The Press
    • Bob Fallen, TPG President
    • Dave Jensen, Vice President, Hockey
    • Jared Svoboda, Design
    Program Advertisers
    • Carlson Wagonlit Travel
    • Hubbard Broadcasting
    • KMPG Peat Marwick LLP
    • Minneapolis Hilton
    • Ryan Companies US, Inc.
    • Vartec Telecom, Inc.
    • Wolfgang Films, Inc.

Confidential Offering Memorandum

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 Quick Look Review For  Investors

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Services Provided To The Project

Capital Advisory  Services

  • Advisors
  • Capital Advisory Services
  • Associations and Investment Groups
  • Capital Structuring
  • Compensation Structuring
  • Capital Raising Planning
  • Capital Raising Strategy
  • Capital Sourcing
  • Company Management Team Building
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Deferred Compensation Structuring
  • Evaluate Financing Structuring Options 
  • Financial Projections
  1. Review Financial Projections 
  2. Enhance Financial Projections 
  3. Improve the projections by identifying additional assumptions  
  4. Compare key assumptions against external trends, benchmarks and competitive environments (started - on hold) 
  5. Research and analyze competitive companies 
  • Financing Conferences and Events
  • Financial PR
  • Hiring Finders
  • Investment Document Drafting and Research
  1. Bank Escrow Agreement
  2. Broker Dealer Agreement
  3. Consultants Agreement
  4. Executive Summary
  5. Finders Agreement
  6. Investment Summary
  7. Investor Direct Mail Drip Campaign
  8. Quick Look Summary
  9. Private Placement Memorandum
  10. Risk Factors
  11. Selling Agreements
  12. Syndication Agreement
  • Investment Document Drafting and Research 
  1. Term Sheets
  2. Underwriter Broker Dealer Agreement
  • Legal Referral
  • Marketing Presentations
  1. Investor Booklets
  2. Direct Mail
  • Multiple Capital Sourcing Strategy
  • Private Equity 
  • Qualified Investor Leads
  • Research
  • Script Writing
  • Syndication
  • Wholesalers

Marketing

  • Celebrity Charity Event
  1. Branding
  2. Corporate Sponsorship
  3. Event Planning
  4. Event Team
  5. Fund Rasing 
  6. Strategic Partners
  • CD Design
  • Consumer Sales
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Direct Mail
  • Film Branding
  • Marketing
  • Music
  • Non Profit Fund Raising Program
  • Non Profit Fund Raisiing Marketing Materials
  • Product Branding
  • Product Catalog
  • Product Development
  • Product Fulfillment
  • Product Sales
  • Public Relatons
  • Retail Sales 

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