Juneau Douglas Ice Association’s youth hockey season is underway at Treadwell Ice Arena.
JDIA just completed a preseason workout last month and quickly transitioned into a regular season scheduled to run through March. Next spring, JDIA will host an Alaska State Hockey Association state tournament for the age 14-and-under, Division A category.
The tournament is expected to draw 10-12 teams from around the state.
Two players competing in the 12-and-under division race toward the puck in a recent pre-season workout at Treadwell Ice Arena.
Coach Mike Bovitz works with a player in the 14-and-under group. Bovitz will be preparing a team for when JDIA hosts the 14U, Division A state tournament next spring.
Coach Dave Kovach works with a player in the 14-and-under group. Kovach will help prepare the team when JDIA hosts the 14U, Division A state tournament next spring.
Two 14-and-under players compete for the puck along the boards during a recent pre-season workout at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Courtesy Photo / Steve Quinn)
Youth hockey coach Randy Host plays freeze tag with a player competing in the 8-and-under age group. It’s a favorite activity for this age group.
A group of 8-and-under players race toward the puck in a recent pre-season workout at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Courtesy Photo / Steve Quinn)
Youth hockey coach Heather Brandon works a young girl participating in a recent pre-season workout at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Courtesy Photo / Steve Quinn)
Bonds quickly form between two players participating in the 8-and-under age group at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Courtesy Photo / Steve Quinn)
Matt Boline delivers instructions for an upcoming drill during a recent workout with players in the 12-and-under group workout at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Courtesy Photo / Steve Quinn)
