Jackson Youth Hockey

Aside from a tough 4-6 loss to Ogden on Saturday in a fast and physical game, Friday and Saturday's featured 5:30pm Moose lead-in games were a big success.  A turnout of 160-180 were in the stands or at the glass each game to take in and support the Bantams.  Big Thank-You's go out to Moose announcer Jake Nichols for his great support and atmosphere, and to Center Management Inc. (CMI) for helping set up the Moose lead-in games.

Thank You to KJAX 93.3 and KZJH 95.3 for doing terrific in-studio live interview segments Friday morning with our own Andrew Brigham of JYH, about the tournament, feature games, and the Jackson Youth Hockey program.  Also Thank You to the Jackson Hole News & Guide who announced the featured-games and tournament in last week's Sports section. 

And Thank You to the Jackson Hole Moose organization for free admission to all JYH jerseys for Friday and Saturday's games.  Many, many jerseys were at the Moose games (and many of their friends & parents were there also).

Thanks to all for supporting Jackson Youth Hockey!

For the tournament, the Bantam A Team took 2nd in their division, losing by only one point to Missoula who they beat earlier in the tournament.  And the B Team took 1st in their division, in a championship game shootout!  Michael Doyle scored in the shootout and Canyon Bupp had the game winner.  The Bantam teams overall record for the tournament was 5-3-0, outscoring opponents 30-21.  Stats and photos on the Bantam page.

On December 23, 2011, former JYH players took to the ice to share their love of hockey and memories of Coach Scott Smith. 

Video of the game is below; in memory of Scott Smith, our beloved father, friend and coach, who for more than 20 years imparted his love and knowledge of the game of Hockey to so many in our community. All proceeds and donations from the alumni game will support scholarships through the Scott Smith Memorial Fund, dedicated to "Keeping the Kids on the Ice".

Coach Scott Smith surely has a smile on his face as hockey time returns to Jackson.  We welcome over 90 Mites in to the program this fall.  The Mites were a particular passion to Coach Smith and he guided the way for many of our older skaters.

Coach Scott's family graciously requested donations directed to JYH in Scott's honor.  If you would like to donate to JYH, please send to POB 4733, Jackson, WY 83001, and indicate Scott Smith Memorial in the memo line.  The Memorial account is set up at the Bank of Jackson Hole, Hillside Branch if you would like to make a donation through the bank.

Thank you
 

Registration for 2011-12:  As in previous years, all players must complete the online player registration with USA Hockey before registering with Jackson Youth Hockey.  There is a link within our registration system to assist you in completing this process as well. 

This season Jackson will have our first U19 (Under 19) Girls team.  Girls will skate 2 nights a week with their team and there is a third night that is optional to skate with their appropriate age level.  The U19 team will participate in Wyoming Amatuer Hockey League (WAHL) and play Girls U19 teams state-wide.

Mites will have the option of registering for the full season, Oct - Dec, or Jan-Mar this year.

The Squirts will continue with the House only and House/Travel team options that were introduced last season.

Center Management Inc. (CMI) has been given the building and rink lease, replacing Snow King Resort.  CMI leaders are some of the same that helped found Jackson Hole Skating 17 years ago.  Welcome and thank you CMI!

Andrew Brigham and crew once again put together a fun JYH Casino Night at the Jackson Elks Lodge on November 12,  2011. 

JYH is excited to welcome our FIRST U19 Girls team this season.

We will also be offering some new opportunities in our Mite level programs.

More information on both will be coming soon.

The Squirt House League is a non-travel and non-tournament group. 

JYH and the Squirt House League welcome Alex Norton. Alex grew up playing hockey in Jackson.

PeeWee games in Salt Lake City, and Mite 3's are at the Idaho Falls Mite Invitational tourney. 

Jackson Youth Hockey is offered a $100 discount in the upcoming Planet Hockey Camp at Pinedale August 20-24.  Go to JYH discount info page.

2-on-1 breakaway clip, other video, photos and more from last weekend's Idaho Peewee Invitational are on the Peewee page.