Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey

Was just notified of this news yesterday and wanted to get it out to the local hockey community. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-coach-gergis-stroke-recovery

https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/mother-charged-with-assaulting-16-year-old-referee-youth-hockey-game/IKN7ZZKANZAYZPYHOK7JI6DYUI/?tbref=hp

Wow! Pens Elite had 5 or 6 of their guys drafted to the NHL this weekend! That's a pretty solid number. Did any of the other Pittsburgh area "AAA" organizations have any taken?

Hello all- I have made another change to the registration process to hopefully try and reduce spammers. But keep in mind, these people operate funded networks which try to abuse sites like this. So stay vigilant and notify me of any spam posts. I hope you all have a great summer! Let me know any questions/comments. Feel free to reply here. PB

As a result of me lowering the standards to register, namely, allowing GMAIL addresses, we're seeing spammers again. Please continue to flag spam posts as you see them and I will ban them as soon as I can. Thanks all- PB

Hello, What are the best places in the Pittsburgh area to get a kid a new pair of skates and making sure you get the right fit for them? My kids usually get used skates because they like the feel of them already broken in, but one of them wants to try getting a brand new pair and getting them baked to fit the foot. Any suggestions?

Well, I couldn’t reply directly to the post since the topic was closed, but I’ve attached it here. Fast forward three years, and now half of the former Black team players are on the Gold team for the 2013s. Probably made sense to just stay that Squirt Minor year - even though, according to this forum, they were “forced” to be on the team - since they made the team in April and didn’t even find out which team they were on until September.

I’m starting a chain so we can post tryout postings for the teams in the area. We have done this in the past and it has been really helpful.

Social media is blooming with people posting screenshots of Johnny's MidAm selection. How accurate this year are they? Saw a few missing kids

Looks like they are up to 9 teams for this season. I believe this began with 4 teams under the guidance of the late John Mucha and it's great to see that his vision of growing the game continues as part of his legacy.

I think there was a thread for this, but I cannot find it. Pittsburgh Vengeance has roster openings at the following mixed year teams: 10U - Skaters and 1 Goalie 12U, 14U, 16U - Skaters Interested? Contact us today by filling out this form: https://www.scirhockey.org/information/player-inquiry/ Questions? DM me.

WVU is building a new ice rink which is awesome for their programs. I thought maybe that it was an indication that they may move to have an NCAA team, but from what I can see it isn’t going to be any more than 800 seats. Clearly not big enough for a D1 NCAA program. Why would they spend all that money and not make it large enough for an NCAA team?

Anyone watching the U18 Worlds Championships? The US looks solid and local LJ Mooney has seven points in three games. The games are being held in Frisco, TX? Give me a break - games are in front of very sparse crowds - kinda embarrassing if you ask me. Nothing but empty seats.

https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/hsother/2025/03/30/stellar-six-pihl-hockey-nichols-chiappetta-colberg/stories/202503290001 Nobody understands the hard work that Keith Barnes does to put the Stellar 6 Together Every year. Congrats to ALL Selected and Considered. I LOVE the choices and Great Job Keith !!

I have a large box of practice jerseys, socks and other gear that is clean, but we want to donate it. Anyone in the PGH area in need of this or anyone know a local org who would like this? Thanks!

Dowiak and DiMarsico for PSU out of PPE lighting it up tonight in NCAA tournament. Nice to see the PGH influence.

Lots of Spring and summer training opportunities in the area. It might be nice to have them all collected in one place.

Let’s start a thread on them. Tryouts are here.

Throwing it out there that the Yetis are having a free skate for 18U players this Saturday, April 5th, at 4:00pm... Frozen Pond. All 2007 and 2008 players are welcome! Tryouts are also in a couple weeks. Both last season's 18U and 16U team went to playoffs. The 18U team finished 3rd in A Major Black, and the 16U team finished first in A Major Black and won their championship in the playoffs. A few kids from the 18U team should be returning, and most of the 16U team has committed to moving up to the 18U team. It will be a talented, fun team. They are tight-knit. There is one practice per week (occasional, but rare second if ice comes available), so the comm…

Hockey fans & local hockey community members. Join the Colonial Hockey Foundation for a Frozen Four Festival & Watch Party at the RMU Island Sports Center Saturday April 12 from 12pm-930pm. Whether you’re a die hard hockey enthusiast or just looking for a good time, there will be something for everyone: games, food, drinks, mini golf, ice skating, autographs, prizes, and a big screen to watch the Men’s NCAA Championship game. Tickets are available at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/FrozenFourFestival

PA HOCKEY 2024-2025 "AAA AA & A" DIVISION FINAL - WEEK 3 CLASS DIVISION TEAM W L T PTS AAA 1 SENECA VALLEY 3 0 0 6 …

2025 Pennsylvania State High School Hockey Championships Flyers Cup Champions vs. Penguins Cup Champions At RMU Neville Island Saturday March 22, 2025 Use the Schedule Link to View Live Game updates. 12:45 PM - A Championship Garnet Valley vs. Avonworth 3:30 PM - AA Championship Cathedral Prep vs North Penn 6:15 PM - AAA Championship Holy Ghost Prep vs. Seneca Valley Ticket Link will be posted once teams are determined.

ACHA College Open Skates - 2025 -2026 Season IUP will have an Open Skate Saturday 3/29/25 at S & T Bank Arena - Please contact Coach Joe Honzo if interested PM me or contact info coach.honzo@iupmenshockey.com Pitt will have an Open Skates periodically at Alpha - Please contact Coach Stu Rulnick if interested PM me for contact info srsrulnick.pitthockey@gmail.comulnick.pitthockey@gmail.comsrulnick.pitthockey@gmail.com https://www.menshockeyclubatpitt.com/forms/contact-us-lpkfa70q srulnick.pitthockey@gmail.com

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PENNSYLVANIA CUP - STATE CHAMPIONS YEAR STATE AAA CHAMPION STATE AA CHAMPION STATE A CHAMPION 1975 1 BALDWIN (WPIHL) - - 1976 2 MT LEBANON (WPIHL) ABINGTON (IC…