It was cold (one game was played at 0 degrees!!), but perfect conditions to play hockey this weekend at Kotler Ice Arena in Victor, Idaho. The Provo Predators 16U Travel A team had a great set of games leading up to a very close championship game that went to overtime. Unfortunately they lost in the championship which was decided on a controversial goal.

Tournament Link

On Monday evening, the Provo Predators 12U D2 Spice and 12U D2 Swenson came together for an exciting and competitive game; the teams are evenly matched in skill level so this was anyone's game. There's always an extra level of excitement in the arena when we see teams within our organization play against each other.

FINAL Score:

12U D2 Spice: 2

12U D2 Swenson: 3

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For all 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 birth year players:

2022 Utah Boys Player Development Camp Tryouts

2022 Utah Girls Player Development Camp Tryouts

Registration closes Feb 28th.

Questions? Contact Steve Picano at utahstatecamp@gmail.com

IMPORTANT DATES:

Mite Madness

March 5th -- Utah Olympic Oval

For all 8U players. All-day event.

Spring Classic D2 Tournament

March 10 - 12 -- Peaks Ice Arena

All our Provo Predators D2 teams will be participating in this end-of-year tournament.

Games schedule not yet available.

Spring Classic D1 Tournament

March 17 - 19 -- Peaks Ice Arena



All our Provo Predators D1 teams will be participating in this end-of-year tournament.

Game schedule not yet available.

**No games for 6U, 8U, and 10U D2 Remund**

COACH'S SPOTLIGHT: Tony Woodbury

ASSISTANT COACH FOR 14U D2

Born in Idaho then smuggled into Utah, I grew up here. Enjoying all the whiles of youth, grateful there was no social media back then to incriminate or taint my future. 

Whether on the ice or on a motorcycle, I enjoy the wind in my hair (beard), being outdoors, hiking, camping, building things for fun, working with my hands, boating, paddle boarding, anything I can do to spend time with my family exploring and learning. 

I've worked here in Provo doing R&D for the past 22 years. I didn't get many opportunities to play sports growing up but I've always had a love for being on the ice that's not diminished with time. I recall skating on Utah lake as a kid and loving it! That love continued when I served a mission to Russia and was able to continue skating for activities and such. I was thrilled to pieces when at least one of my kids found a joy for it as well. I've been helping out on the ice for about 6 years, ever since Austin started learning to skate and enjoying hockey. 

I haven't had the opportunity to play hockey but have all the gear and would love an opportunity to play or sub in the dad league if the opportunity were to present itself. 

This Week's Youth Sticktime Schedule

Monday, Jan 31

3:15 - 4:15pm

Tuesday, Feb 1

2:45 - 3:45pm

Wednesday, Feb 2

2:45 - 3:45pm

RESERVATION IS REQUIRED. You cannot sign up at the Peaks front desk; reservation is ONLY online. Check out the schedule on the Provo City - Peaks Ice Arena webpage. If you want to reserve a spot, sign up at Provo Rec MindBodyOnline Website. Maximum occupancy for Youth Sticktime is 20.

This Week's Public Skate Schedule

Monday, Jan 31

11:30am - 1:30pm, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Small and Tall 9:00am - 10:30am (Public Skate for kids under 12)

Tuesday, Feb 1

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Wednesday, Feb 2

11:30am - 1:30pm, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Thursday, Feb 3

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Friday, Feb 4

11:30am - 1:30pm, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday, Feb 5

2:30pm - 4:30pm, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Wesley Alexander

Forward/Defense

Favorite Hockey Team:

Anaheim Ducks

Goal for the season:

Get as many goals as I can and work on my stick handling

Accomplished skill:

Crossovers and mohawks and just skating in general

Unique about me:

I like making people laugh. I like working together in teams.

"I started out with a goal to learn to rollerblade and it turning into me playing hockey."

Adrian Bardalez

Forward

Favorite Hockey Team:

Pittsburg Penguins

Goal for the season:

Have the most points/goals on the team

Accomplished skill:

Scoring

Unique about me:

I can drink a whole gallon of milk in one day.

"My dad made me start playing hockey when I was 6. Now I love playing for the adrenaline rush. One day I hope to play in the NHL."

Mathis Boone

Forward

Favorite Hockey Team:

Calgary Flames and Provo Predators

Goal for the season:

To be a more competitive player

Accomplished skill:

Lifting the puck and a snapshot

Unique about me:

I like to make really complex, convoluted, and mostly impractical plans

"I was basically raised on the ice, so hockey is a part of my life."

Brody Chipman

Forward

Favorite Hockey Team:

Avalanche

Goal for the season:

To get confident with the puck

Accomplished skill:

Puck handling and looking for passes

Unique about me:

I’m left handed. I love history especially WWII

"Didn’t have a choice at first. My parents said I played Xbox too much. My dad and uncle are diehard Avs fans, my dad said you're playing hockey. When I learned how to skate and play the game I fell in love with hockey. I want to be on the ice daily, love the coldness of the ice and my friends I’ve made. GoAvsGo."

Marcello DellaCioppa

Forward

Favorite Hockey Team:

Boston Bruins

Goal for the season:

Get a goal

Accomplished skill:

My skating has improved

Unique about me:

I am into crafts

"Hockey is fun."

Darrien Griggs

Defense

Favorite Hockey Team:

Number one is Predators! Then Capitals.

Goal for the season:

To get a lot of assists. And not fall down when dancing on the ice. At least not when people are watching.

Accomplished skill:

I made my first goal! Kind of a big deal for a defense player!

Unique about me:

I play hockey AND I like country music!

"A few years ago when I was walking out of Peaks, I saw some kids skating and shooting pucks. And I thought, “I can do that!” So I did. Even though I had never skated before. And it turned out to be really fun. So I kept doing it. Plus, it’s a sport none of my brothers play, so that’s a bonus."

Chloe Grover

Defense

Favorite Hockey Team:

Utah Grizzlies

Goal for the season:

Get better

Accomplished skill:

I am a faster skater

Unique about me:

I have a rare type of cat called Cornish Rex that I help my family Cattery with.

"I didn’t know that there was women's hockey at the Olympics. When my Dad showed me the Gold Medal team I felt like I could play Hockey too."

Alette Harker

Goalie

Favorite Hockey Team:

Detroit Red Wings

Goal for the season:

Be good enough to get a chance at playing D1 goalie

Accomplished skill:

I’m getting better at butterflies and recovery.

Unique about me:

I love drawing, and I want to become a wildlife vet.

"My parents got me on skates when I was 3 years old. I love how intense and unique hockey is. It requires a lot of skill and coordination to play."

Chase Kovalscik

Forward

Favorite Hockey Team:

Pittsburgh Penguins

Goal for the season:

Getting up faster

Accomplished skill:

Skating faster

Unique about me:

I love figuring out how to do challenging tricks.

"I loved watching my cousin play hockey, and wanted to learn to play. I think hockey is a challenging sport to play and it's a lot of fun. I want to play on a D1 team and eventually a college team."

Alvaro Pallares LeFevre

Defense

Favorite Hockey Team:

Still looking for one . . .

Goal for the season:

To have fun

Accomplished skill:

Slap shot

Unique about me:

I like to help people

"When my cousin Adrian played it looked like fun so I tried it. It is the most wonderful sport I have played. When I touch the ice I feel free. I want to become faster."

TK Parent

Forward

Favorite Hockey Team:

Boston Bruins

Goal for the season:

To perfect my breakout shot

Accomplished skill:

Winning puck battles on the boards, and wrap around goals

Unique about me:

I am good at handling dogs. I have a wolf dog as a pet.

"I learned to skate and loved it but if I wanted to do it a lot, I had to do figure skating or hockey. I chose hockey cuz figure skating’s lame."

Mason Skinner

Forward

Favorite Hockey Team:

Winnipeg Jets

Goal for the season:

To become a better stick handler

Accomplished skill:

My passing is much better

Unique about me:

I am the shortest one on my team

"I like ice skating and how fun hockey is. I like playing with my 2 older brothers. I like being on a team and getting to know new people."

See you at the Peaks, and good luck in your games this weekend!

Please contact me if you have any questions!