2023 Division 4 Peewee A State Champions

Just getting to the state tournament was not enough for the 2022-2023 Stoughton Vikings Peewee A team. Going into the weekend with the number 2 seed expectations were high to bring home the First State Championship since 2009.

In their first game of the weekend against the Barron/Chetek Grizzles the PWA team took a 3-0 lead into the second period and a 6-2 lead into the third before ending the game with the 7-4 victory. Silas Sawicki lead the team in scoring in the game with four goals. Jack Dedie contributed 2 goals including the game winner with 2:03 left in the second. Cyril Inderrieden had a goal and an assist. Mason Marabelli contributed an assist as well. AJ Esser only faced 18 shots in the game stopping 14 of them.

The state semi-final match up against the Altoona Railroaders end up in a 7-1 rout. After spotting the Railroaders the first goal of the game the defensive core of Kaydence Henke, Oliver Shambeau, Henry Behl and Karson Steffel tightened up and AJ Esser only face 14 shots the whole game. The offense feed off this and was led by 4 goals from Jack Dedie. Silas Sawicki added 2 goals, Cyril Inderrieden ended up with 2 assists, Mason Marabelli with a goal and an assist, Wyatt Klein and Avren Aures also contributed assists in the game.

The State Championship game against defending State Champions Burnett County Blizzards proved to be a major test for the nerves. Stoughton struck first in the game thanks to Silas Sawicki taking the faceoff from right outside the offensive zone and weaving around the Blizzards defenders and beating the goalie glove side. The next 4 goals would go the way of the Blizzards. After going down 4-1 just 20 seconds into the third period, the Peewee A team dug deep and started to fight back into the game. A beautifully executed break out pass from the defensive zone by Kaydence Henke sprung Cyril Inderrieden down the board to the goalies left entering the offensive zone. A perfectly timed pass by Inderrieden to Dedie to score back door cut the deficit to 2-4. A few minutes later thanks to a Avren Aures goal during a scrum in front of the Blizzards net, Burnetts lead was down to 1. The game would stay that way until there was 40 seconds left when a rebound off a Henry Behl shot was scooped up by Sawicki and deposited in the back of the net.

The first overtime saw the Vikings take 2 penalties and have to defend a 5-3 going into the second overtime. After getting back to full strength the Vikings went on the offensive and drew a penalty on the Blizzards. An Inderrieden goal assisted by Sawicki and Dedie with 3:26 left in the sudden death second overtime sent the players and fans into a hysteria. 

Aj Esser was exceptional in net all weekend and the championship game was his best effort stopping 35 of the 39 Burnett County shots. From the defense to the forwards the 2023 State Champion Stoughton Vikings Peewee A team attacked and defended as a team all weekend.

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Val Browning Brieanna Shaffer Award Nominees

New this year and continuing for years to come, each February, the Age Level Directors give nominations of an individual or family to the President and Director of Hockey for consideration for the Val Browning Brieanna Shaffer award. 

This award will be given annually to the family or adult individual within Stoughton Youth Hockey Association that has displayed exemplary sportsmanship, encouraging and positive attitude, and exceptional volunteerism. It is for families or individuals that consistently display these attributes that help make youth sports and Stoughton Youth Hockey a positive and successful environment.

The nominations for the 2022-2023 Season are Joel and Kelsey Brown, Shannon Salter, Josh and Sarah Ihlenfeld, and Dan and Andrea Klein.

The Joel and Kelsey Brown family stepped up many times and came early to help with Learn to Skate things without ever being asked. They took some of the new families under their wing to help them for the first couple of weeks. Kelsey has helped outfit learn to skate kids and is always willing to help. Joel and Kelsey go above and beyond to make sure that the parents have someone to ask questions and be additional support. All this help for the Learn to Skate is in addition to Joel helping coach U6 which most times is running at the exact same time as Learn to Skate.

Shannon Salter is always willing to help out anyone. She helps kids get ready if needed, she volunteers to run the clock for games and scrimmages. She volunteered to put together the raffle baskets this year and last year for the Little Vikes tournament. She always completes her volunteer and concession hours. This season she took on the challenge of scheduling the refs. She’s someone the club can count on to reach out to if I need help with anything.

Over the past few years even during COVID the Josh and Sarah Ihlenfeld family's commitment to Stoughton Hockey has only increased. Josh has coached for multiple seasons and now at multiple age levels. This family is always willing to lend a hand when asked, and even helps when no help is asked. Sarah over the years has helped coordinate activities and team dinners at away tournaments. She has also taken the role to schedule games at the beginning of the season and became team manager. They are extremely positive about everything Stoughton Hockey. I don't think I have ever seen anyone from this family without a smile at the rink.

Time and time again the Dan and Andrea Klein family has demonstrated what it means to be an active & positive member of an association. From running weekly off ice training sessions, to coordinating gift bags for the girl’s jamboree, and multiple year tenure as a team manager, Andrea and Dan's dedication to SHYA is of selfless devotion. They are consistently the 1st people to offer to help at the Mandt center or pitch in for game day activities all while maintaining a positive upbeat attitude.

The Board would like to thank all the families for all the work the have put in this season both at the rink and away from the rink to make this season a success.

The 2022-2023 Val Browning and Brieanna Shaffer Award recipient will be announced in April.

To learn more about Val, Brieanna, or the award please visit the Val Browning Brieanna Shaffer Award page.

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Icebergs SYHA Youth Night

The Icebergs High School Girls team hosted a SYHA youth night on Tuesday. 

Thank you to the Icebergs ladies for taking time to connect with their young fans. 

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Stoughton Youth Hockey Tree Lot Location Change Annoucement

The Stoughton Youth Hockey Tree Lot is moving to Asleson's Hardware Store on Main Street at 1415 US-51, Stoughton, WI 53589.

Starting this Friday the lot will be open Monday through Friday 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm, Saturdays 10 am-7pm and Sundays 10am - 5pm until the 23rd of December or we run out of trees, whichever comes first

Stoughton Hockey wants to thank Asleson's for allowing SYHA to set up our tree stand in their parking lot and also Stoughton Garden Center for their years of hosting our lot at their store. 

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Val Browning Brieanna Shaffer Award

Stoughton Hockey has created the Val Browning Brieanna Shaffer Memorial Award to be given annually to the family or adult individual within Stoughton Youth Hockey Association that has displayed exemplary sportsmanship, encouraging and positive attitude, and exceptional volunteerism. It is for families or individuals that consistently display these attributes that help make youth sports and Stoughton Youth Hockey a positive and successful environment.

You will see the plaque hanging on the wall outside Bart's Office at the Mandt Center.

The SYHA board would like to thank the Browning and Shaffer Families for support and willingness for us to create this award in memory of their loved ones.

Visit the Val Browing Brieanna Shaffer Award page for more about Val and Brieanna and how people can be nominated for the award.

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Registration Now Open

Winter Hockey - Multiple teams at each level from U6 to Peewees. Skater numbers continue to increase year after year. Start date late September.

Majority of all practices during the week start between 5:30 and 7:00 pm for all levels

Only $100 deposit due at registration. 

If you have a release from another club, we are accepting up to our limit on a first come first serve basis until we are at the limit or August 15.

Learn to Skate/Learn to Play - The first of the 4 planned month long Learn to Skate and Learn to Play sessions will start in Early October.

Planned sessions will be October, November, January and February

Never Too Late - FREE PROGRAM. The 2022 sessions will be held starting in Early October and can be done concurrently with winter hockey to give a brand new skater additional ice time over the first month of the season.

Typically the 4 sessions are held either Saturday or Sunday mornings. This program is offered free of charge.

Hockey Registration

Never Too Late Registration

Learn to Skate Learn to Play Registration

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Here Comes the Season

The rink is looking pretty sweet. All of the rusting steel has received a fresh coat of paint, the new glass has arrived and been installed and the compressors have been turned on.

The official start to our 2022-2023 season will be Alumni Weekend. Starting with the golf outing in the afternoon of September 30th at Coachman's.

Saturday October 1st will see the start of Practices in the morning with U6 at 8:00 AM and U8 following at 9:15.

That afternoon is our alumni even with activities for the kids and also adult slow or fast paced hockey games for former SYHA players, current parents of SYHA skaters and coaches.

For the Month of October teams will follow the following general schedule:

U6: Saturdays 8:00 AM, Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:45 PM

U8: Saturdays 9:15 AM, Tuesdays 5:45 PM, Wednesdays 7:00 PM

Squirts: Sundays 8:00 AM, Mondays 7:00 pm Fridays 5:45 PM

Peewees: Sundays 9:15 AM, Tuesdays and Fridays 7:00 pm

Once teams are set times and days of week may change.

Please Check the Crossbar App regularly for any changes in the schedule. Please also watch your emails for updates from your ALDs.

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Taylor Shaffer Named 2022-2023 Hockey Development Coordinator

The SYHA Board is pleased to announce Taylor Shaffer as the Stoughton Youth Hockey Association's  2022-2023 Hockey Development Coordinator.

Coach Shaffer is a Stoughton Youth Hockey and Stoughton High School Hockey alum. He currently work as an Educational Assistant at River Bluff Middle School.

Last season Taylor coached the Peewee Team to a Consolation Championship at the State. During this Offseason Taylor assisted in the running of the Hockey Factory AAA program out of McFarland.

In this role Taylor will work with all age level skaters or coaches a minimum of 3 times each per month on the ice. He will work in conjunction with the Director of Hockey Operations and High School coaches to execute a mutually agreed upon skating/skills plan along with a “Hockey Strategy” plan. Taylor will review and assist coaches in creating (when requested) and executing practice plans. Working with the coaches at all levels will help Taylor  evaluate skaters at all age levels and benchmark the skaters strengths and weaknesses. 

For a more detailed Bio on Taylor and more information on the role please visit the Hockey Development Coordinator page under the about us tab or link the link below. 

Hockey Development Coordinator

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Alumni Day Festivities Return September 30th- October 1st

Alumni Day from last year is turning into Alumni weekend. 

After last year's 50th anniversary alumni day was a big success and a great deal of fun we are running it back again this year with a few additions like the first Annual Golf Outing.

The first annual Stoughton Hockey Golf Outing will kick off the weekend on Friday September 30th at 12 PM at Coachman's Golf Resort with the Shotgun start at 1 PM followed by dinner. If you want to sponsor a hole or donate to the silent auction please contact communications@stoughtonhockey.com 

On Saturday October 1st at 2 PM everything starts at the rink starting with a slow paced game followed by kids scrimmages and skill challenges. The last game of the day will be after paced game at 5:15pm. Hope to see everyone back this year for another fun for the whole family event.   

For more information or to register for the golf outing please visit our golf outing page .

For more information or to register for the golf outing please visit our Alumni Fun Day Page .

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Welcome New Board Members

Welcome to all the new board members of SYHA. 

New to the board are Heather Ace, Jillian Marabelli, and Matt Hanson.

Returning board memebrs are Erick Veenhuis, Stephanie Boness, Nick Steffel, Jon Gould, Matthew Veenhuis, Doug Ihlenfeldt and Timothy Weber. 

On behalf of the SYHA Board and members we would like to thank outgoing board members Kelsey Dybevik, Andrea Klein and Kristin Tilleson for time and work during their board tenures.  

This upcoming 22-23 SYHA season is sure to be a season of continued growth.

The roles for this season as voted on by the board are:

President- Matthew Veenhuis

Director of Hockey- Doug Ihlenfeldt

Director of Fundraising- Jon Gould

Treasurer- Matt Hanson

Secretary- Lee Esser

Girls ALD- Jillian Marabelli

LTS/U6 ALD- Stephanie Boness

U8 ALD- Heather Ace

Squirts ALD- Tim Weber

Peewees ALD- Erick Veenhuis

Bantam ALD/Web Communications- Nick Steffel

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