Before consolidation, the Golden Bears & Blue Devils were regular and spirited Iron Range Conference and MSHSL Section 7A rivals.

The last hockey game played in Virginia's Miners Memorial arena before its demolition also ended up being the final matchup between the two teams before their merger.

The first Essentia Health All-Star Boys' Hockey Game, featuring standouts from across the Arrowhead region, was played at the end of the season in 2020.

Rock Ridge had their first ever season in 2022, and had four players selected: Dylan Hedley, Keegan Ruedebusch, Brennan Peterson, and Nick Troutwine.

The blue team was coached by Ben Johnson, Ryan Cobby, and Evan Friedlieb, all from Rock Ridge.