(1931-1999)
Roseau

Nancy succeeded in a male dominated world and changed the game of hockey forever. She faced criticism from parents and other hockey players when she first began helping to train the boys' hockey team in Roseau. Eventually she was asked to teach power skating to the University of North Dakota (UND) team, and spent her summers working at their hockey camp. She trained them to reach two national titles.

During five decades she touched the lives of more than 40,000 hockey players through her unique skating skills clinics. Nancy not only broke the barrier in a "male" sport; she became a leading expert. Nancy was the first woman nominated for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. She has given credibility to women who follow in her footsteps and serves as an exemplary role model for women in hockey and other sports.

Because of the type of individual she was, Nancy served as a role model to thousands of hockey players, living her life with high moral standards and a commitment to the value and worth of each individual she coached. Her program imparts the importance of hard work, applying proven principles and techniques in self-improvement. She left a legacy for the future with her Burggraf Skating Skills clinics, which still continue to touch the lives of players.

While fighting the effects of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), Nancy received an award from UND for her contributions to the success of their hockey team. She also received an award from Roseau High School in recognition of her impact on hockey and work for the youth of Roseau.