Mike and Colin met when they were nine years old and they played on the same hockey team. They played hockey together on and off all the way through college. Mike and Colin lived together in college. Fun Fact - the first time Colin ever went to Mike's house as a kid, Mike's dad made them clean the whole day.

Allison is Ashley's younger sister, and Mike's newest best friend! These three amigos love adventuring/traveling, eating food, and watching sports together! Allison has been there for all of Ashley's big moments in life and is always there for advice, and support.

Kayla is one of Ashley's oldest and dearist friends from high school. When Ashley visits Kayla you can find them drinking tea, and playing games together after the kids have been put to bed. Ashley had the privilege of being in Kayla and Alex's wedding, as well as being the Godmother to Crosby, Nora, and Callahan.

Caitlin and Ashley met Ashley's senior year of high school when she was visiting her now ex boyfriend (at least something positive came out of that). Caitlin moved out to Colorado a few years before Ashley did, and Ashley credits how often she visited to why she moved out to Colorado!

Michelle and Ashley lived down the hall from each other Ashley's freshman year of college. They went to many country concerts together, watched many Disney movies, and even worked at Texas Roadhouse together for a little bit. Ashley had the privilege of being a bridesmaids in Michelle and Dallas' wedding!

Stacy and Ashley also lived down the hall from each other their freshmen year of college. They went to country concerts, watched all the Disney movies, and also worked together as Fellows. Ashley has the privilege of being one of Stacy's bridesmaids.

Kara and Ashley met at one of Andrew's volleyball tournaments. Kara was there with Dylan and Ashley was playing "mom" that weekend. Ashley and Kara went to go workout at Shred 415, quickly became early morning workout and walking buddies! You can often catch Ashley and Kara watching home improvement shows while cuddling with the dogs.

Andrew is Ashley's much younger brother, who growing up did everything he could to annoy his big sister. Oh wait, he still does that! As he got older, and less annoying, you could find Ashley traveling to Andrew's volleyball tournaments and cheering him on from the sidelines. Now when Ashley and Mike visit Wisconsin, Ashley has someone to protect her when Andrew starts beating her up!

Ian and Mike have been best friends since high school. Mike lived at the Hodson's house and was their "adopted fourth son" on weekends, holiday breaks, and summers. Fun Fact- Mike was at the Hodson's house so often that his car "Sandra" was parked in front of the Hodson's house on Google Maps.

Dan and Mike met their freshman year of college. They played hockey and lived together throughout their time at UNC. Fun Fact- Dan does not like being touched in the face. It took Dan chasing Mike down and throwing him to the ground for Mike to learn to never touch Dan's face.

Mike and Austin met in college. They were teammates for four years and lived together in college. Austin is one of two players that Mike played with for all four years. Fun Fact- Austin and Mike were featured together in the UNC hockey poster that hung next to Mike's bed.

Blaine and Mike became friends in college. They played hockey together and lived together. Mike and Blaine sat next to each other in the locker room. Fun Fact- One day at the Beef Castle, Mike was thirsty and reached for some Gatorade. To his surprise he ended up getting a sip Shrum's spitter bottle.

Pat is Mike's younger brother by 5 years. Pat is the most forgiving younger brother anyone could ask for. Growing up, Pat and Mike would bro out to video games. Fun Fact - Mike and Pat waited outside of GameStop at midnight for the release of Elder Scrolls: Skyrim.

Matt is Mike's older brother by 2 years. Matt has always included Mike in whatever he does with his friends, and is always there for him when he needs him. Fun fact- growing up Matt would pin Mike down and shove pickles down his throat, and to this day Mike cannot stand the sight or smell of pickles, which works out perfectly because Ashley loves them!

Mike and Uncle Pat are very good at getting into shenanigans when they are together. For example, Mike and Pat have been asked to leave Walgreens before, due to playing football in the aisles! UP is someone Mike goes to for advice, and a good story! Fun fact - Mike created the nickname of UP

Kevin and Mike met in college. They played hockey together and Kevin also sat next to Mike in the locker room. Mike and Kevin enjoy hitting the slopes with the fresh powder. Fun Fact - Mike and Kevin went cliff diving together in Fort Collins!

Tim and Mike have known each other since they were little. Both of their dads were hockey coaches that have known each other for a long time, the boys spent lots of time playing together (building forts) at the rink while their dads coached. Tim played hockey with Mikes older brother Matt growing up, and Mike looked up to them. Mike and Tim became closer friends around the time they were in college.