Sting like a Bee
The Louisville Ice Arena buzzed with excitement from January 17-20, 2025, as it hosted an exhilarating hockey tournament featuring 24 teams of talented young athletes aged 11 to 18. Teams from across the region showcased their skills and sportsmanship in a series of intense and thrilling matches.
12U Polar: In a closely contested 12U Polar Final, the Meramec Sharks edged out the Fort Wayne Force with a 2-1 victory. Both teams scored in the first period, but the Sharks secured the win with a goal in the third period, capping off an exciting and competitive match.
12U Grizzly Gold: The Smoky Mountain Wild edged out the Knoxville JR Ice Bears with a 2-1 victory in the 12U Grizzly Gold Final. The decisive goal came in the third period, capping off a thrilling and closely contested match.
12U Grizzly Silver: In a high-energy 12U Grizzly Silver Final, the St. Jude Knights edged out Team Ohio with a 3-2 victory. The game was intensely competitive, showcasing the skill and determination of both teams. The Knights' performance secured them the win in this thrilling match.
14U Polar: The Geneva Cyclones secured a commanding victory over the Rockford Roadrunners in the 14U Polar Final. The Cyclones scored in the first period, and after a scoreless second period, they surged ahead with four goals in the third. The Roadrunners managed to score once in the final period, but the Cyclones' strong performance led to the win.
16U Grizzly: Glenbrook North delivered a commanding performance to defeat the Springfield Kings in the 16U Grizzly Final. Glenbrook North dominated the entire game, showcasing their skill and teamwork to secure a victory.
18U Grizzly: The Raleigh Raptors triumphed over the Glenbrook North Spartans with a 2-1 victory in the 18U Grizzly Final. Both teams scored in the first period, but the Raptors secured the win with a crucial goal later in the game.
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