ARCTIC FOXES
HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
THE ARCTIC FOXES HOCKEY ASSOCIATION IS A YOUTH ICE HOCKEY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THIS GREAT GAME.
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The Arctic Foxes are proud to boast 3 PAHL Playoff Champions for the 2023-24 season!
Doing it the hard way!
A force that wouldn't be denied!
Graduating victorious!
Doing it the hard way!
PW1, under the direction of head coach Mike Fayad, was able to secure their banner by doing it the hard way: They overcame a 0-3 deficit in game one to win 4-3 in double overtime, bested the regular season banner winners in the second game 5-3 after being down twice throughout the game, and were able to triumph in the championship game over a team that had beaten them both times in the regular season. This team showed a never-quit attitude and a truly remarkable will to win - Congratulations PW1!!
16U-3, coached by Todd Zerega, had a strong season throughout - compiling a 17-1-4 PAHL record and winning both the regular season and playoff banners! Getting the bye into the 2nd round of the playoffs, the team secured their spot in the championship game with a strong 4-1 victory in the semi-final round. In the final game, with the score tied 1-1 with 45 seconds left in the 3rd period and killing a late penalty, the Foxes were able to intercept a centering pass in their own end and clear it up the boards where it was picked up and buried at the other end to secure the win with 16 seconds left! Congratulations 16U-3!!
18U-2, led by Glenn Birkenfeld, capped their season by sending 12 graduating seniors out in style - but not without a little nail biting! With the Foxes up 2-1 with 27 seconds left in the 3rd, their opponent pulled their goalie and was able to tie it up and send it to OT. Goaltending came up huge, turning aside a breakaway with 23 seconds left in the extra frame, and the game went into double overtime. Playing with a 4-on-3 man advantage, the Foxes had enough and were able to bang home a rebound and pull out the 3-2 win! Congratulations 18U-2!!
AFHA TRYOUTS 2024
Tryout registration for the 2024-25 season is now open - SIGN UP NOW!
Tryouts will begin this year with goalie evaluations on Saturday, April 6th at the RMU Island Sports Center. See our SCHEDULE page for the full schedule.
(Schedule revised 3/11/24)
Visit our TRYOUTS HOME page for updates, important info, and more!
2023-24 AFHA SEASON BANQUET
Our annual End-of-Season Banquet was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cranberry Township on Sunday, March 24th. A packed ballroom of over 600 players, coaches, managers, family members, and friends enjoyed an afternoon of raffles, prizes, and a fantastic buffet lunch in celebration of another successful season! In addition to team baskets, some of the prizes won included a hockey stick chair, 2 tickets and a zamboni ride at an upcoming Penguins game, hockey stick headboard, Pirates tickets, a Pittsburgh Sports basket with tons of merch, and an autographed Sidney Crosby jersey!
Special thanks to Bethany Klisavage, Arctic Foxes Events Coordinator, for organizing and emceeing another wonderful banquet. Great Job Bethany!
INTERESTED IN LENDING A HAND?
As a volunteer organization, the Arctic Foxes relies on its members' generous donation of their time and efforts to keep things running smoothly. With your help, we can continue to make the Arctic Foxes the premier youth hockey destination in the Pittsburgh area!
If you would like to lend a hand but are unsure about committing to sitting on the Board of Directors or serving as a Coach or Manager, there are other ways you can help! The Foxes are always looking for people to pitch in on committees/areas such as PR (newsletter, social media, bulletin board, etc.), Events Organization (banquet, season kick-off party), Tryouts (check-in, coaches), Disciplinary Committee, Fundraising, and more! Reach out to a current Board member or email info@arcticfoxeshockey.org for details!