Madison, WI – January 17 - 20, 2025 – The Polar Vortex Hockey Tournament brought excitement and competitive spirit to Madison, Wisconsin. This highly anticipated event featured talented young hockey players aged 10 through 14, showcasing their skills and passion for the sport.
10U Grizzly: The Kirkwood Stars triumphed over the Miami Redhawks in a thrilling 10U Grizzly final. The Redhawks opened the scoring, but the Stars quickly equalized. The game ended 3-3 after regulation and overtime, leading to a dramatic shootout where the Stars secured the victory.
12U Polar: The Glenview Stars claimed victory in the 12U Polar Final, taking a commanding lead with four unanswered goals. Despite a last-minute effort by the Wilmette Jr. Trevians, who scored with just 13 seconds left to break the shutout, the Stars secured a decisive win.
12U Grizzly: The Des Moines Jr. Bucs emerged victorious in a nail-biting 12U Grizzly Final against the Crystal Lake Yellowjackets. The Jr. Bucs took an early lead, scoring the first three goals. The Yellowjackets mounted an impressive comeback to tie the game, but the Jr. Bucs clinched the win in overtime.
12U Kodiak: The Fremont Flyers emerged victorious in the 12U Kodiak Final against the Crystal Lake Yellowjackets. The Flyers dominated early in the division and maintained their momentum in the final, scoring five goals. Despite a strong effort, the Yellowjackets fell short, resulting in a 5-3 finish in favor of the Flyers.
14U Polar: The Geneva Cyclones triumphed in the 14U Polar Final against the Glenview Stars in a thrilling match. The Stars opened the scoring, but the Cyclones quickly responded within 30 seconds. The high-paced game ended in a 4-3 victory for the Cyclones after a dramatic shootout.
14U Grizzly Gold: The Miami Jr Redhawks secured a decisive victory in the 14U Grizzly Gold Final against the Crystal Lake Yellowjackets. The Redhawks dominated the first two periods, scoring four goals. Although the Yellowjackets opened the third period with a goal, the Redhawks continued their strong performance, finishing with a 7-1 win.
14U Grizzly Silver: The Affton Americans secured a decisive victory in the 14U Grizzly Silver Final against the Glenview Stars. The Americans dominated the game, scoring four unanswered goals. The Stars delivered one goal within the last six minutes, resulting in a 4-1 final score in favor of the Americans.
Championship team photos coming soon