Mario Bernard

Springfield PICS are proud to announce that forward Mario Bernard (’06) of Prior Lake, Minnesota, has committed to the Beloit College Men’s Hockey Program (NCAA Division III) in Wisconsin.
A big moment for the Springfield PICS as Mario Bernard is a second‑generation PICS, carrying on the history, pride, and edge of this program.  Before joining us, Bernard Captained Prior Lake High School in Minnesota--26 points in 26 games and the heartbeat of that locker room.  Then he showed up in October and went straight to work. No shortcuts. No excuses. Just a relentless motor and team mentality. In his first NCDC season, Mario dressed for 50 games, proving he was ready for the grind physically and mentally. He put up 26 points (8 goals, 18 assists) and earned every one of them.  A true team‑first guy with a blue‑collar work ethic, Mario fit perfectly into Coach Bonneau’s identity--hard, honest, competitive hockey.  The Bernard legacy continues, and the PICS are proud to have been part of his journey.
When asked about his commitment, Mario shared:
That he loved getting to know the players and appreciates the time Coach Bonneau and Coach Beaudoin put in to help develop him as a player. “Coach Bonneau gave me a chance and believed that I could make a difference with the Pics. I will never forget that.”
Mario would like to thank his parents, family and friends for their continued support.
Springfield PICS GM and Head Coach Rob Bonneau added:
Mario is a second‑generation Springfield Pics player, following in the footsteps of his father Jeff, who played for Gary Dineen. Mario joined us in October and immediately put in the work, climbing the depth chart and earning heavy minutes every night. He played in all situations—power play, penalty kill, and everything in between—and proved himself to be a complete, reliable player.
Earning a solid D3 spot in the WIAC after just one year of juniors is no small feat, and it speaks to his commitment and growth. Beloit is getting a full‑package player and an even better teammate.
We wish Mario the best of luck over the next four years. Our locker room and our mentality on the ice won’t be the same without him.

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