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June 14, 2026 Newsletter - 18U HS Prep Registration LIVE, STRAWBERRY DAYS! Summer Open Skates Crossbar Registration
18U Grizzly High School Prep Season Registration is LIVE! That means we got enough confirmations, but of course the more the merrier. Tell your friends to get signed up!
https://www.grizzlyhockey.com/register
Here are the first five practices - I will add more to the calendar once they are confirmed!
Team Page: https://www.grizzlyhockey.com/program/18u-grizzly-high-school-prep/6064/edit
Sunday July 12th 5:45 to 7:15p Aspen
Sunday, July 19th, 4:45 to 6:15 Aspen
Saturday July 25th 6 to 7:30p Aspen
Sunday August 2nd 5:45 to 7:15p Aspen
Sunday August 9th 5:15 to 6:45p Aspen
PSA: You will see me using a lot more Google Sheet links for schedules - this helps the backend of things because it can be difficult to update all the different sections of Crossbar where the information ends up, and I want to make sure we all have the same information.
2026 18U Grizzly Hockey Schedule
Strawberry Days Starts Friday - Still have Friday/Saturday evening booth sign-ups plus Sunday morning - 18U → This is a great way to check off some volunteer hours!
2026 Strawberry Days Pepsi Booth Volunteer Sign -Up
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13eh_cZKQA45wV1jdmwtgnhSIgGNIZOO9CbF90uQq0Vw/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Summer Skates
2026 Grizzly Summer Open Skate Schedule
Crossbar will now be the hub for Summer Open skates. I encourage everyone to come out!
https://www.grizzlyhockey.com/program/grizzly-summer-open-skates/14344
We had a great time this Friday in Junction with about 14 skaters and 6 or 7 parents on the ice. We had a fun shootaround for about 30 minutes, then did some drills everyone crushed, plus a scrimmage to wrap it up! We had 14U to 8U, plus our Ice Cub rep shout-out, NANA, and Coach Nicole!
$25 Aspen, June 28th, Sunday, 10 to 11:15 am, Lewis Ice Arena. NEED MORE RSVPs!
I apologize if the phrasing in the previous newsletter was confusing. These four sessions are available for $100 per skater or $30 for individual sessions.
Aspen July 18th Saturday 4:45 to 6p Open Skate
Aspen August 1st 3:15 to 4:30p Open Skate
Aspen August 16th 4:45 to 6p Open Skate
Aspen Saturday August 29th 4:30 to 5:45p Open Skate
As always, reach out directly to jpetersen@gsyha.org with any questions.
Welcome to June Grizzlies!
Tomorrow is the Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, 6/10/26, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the GWS Community Center Red Mountain Room or Zoom in: https://coloradomtn-edu.zoom.us/j/87321154532
Strawberry Days
One of our favorite fundraising and community engagement activities, the Grizzly Hockey Pepsi Booth at Strawberry Days:
Still a few sign-ups left, so make sure to mark yourself down! This can also count towards your volunteer hours for 18U! 2026 Strawberry Days Pepsi Booth Volunteer Sign -Up
Grizzly Summer Skates:
All Ages and Abilities Welcome (RSVP to jpetersen@gsyha.org if you plan to attend) you don't have to be a Grizzly either! Parents and Friends welcome! Waivers will be required. If numbers are light, I will have to cancel ice. We’re definitely a “GO” for Jun 12, 2026!
OPEN ICE Friday JUNE 12 6 to 7:15 pm @ Rivercity Sportsplex in Grand Junction $15
$30/Session per skater or $100 for all four(July 18 to August 29th!) Email Jpetersen@gsyha.org for more information
Aspen, June 28th, Sunday, 9:45 to 11:15 am, Lewis Ice Arena. $25 Per Skater. Please RSVP
July & August Skates: $30 per skate or $100 for all 4
Aspen July 18th Saturday 4:45 to 6:15p Please RSVP
Aspen August 1st Saturday 3:15 to 4:45p Please RSVP
Aspen Sunday August 16th – 4:45 to 6p (pending confirmation)
Aspen Saturday, August 29th 3:15p to 4:30 (pending confirmation)
Hi Grizzlies!
A couple of events to keep an eye on...
The Annual Membership Meeting is at the Glenwood Rec Center Wednesday June 10th at 5:30pm and can be accessed via zoom:
https://coloradomtn-edu.zoom.us/j/87321154532
Grizzly June Open Skates: ($15-$25 per skater) - All Ages and Abilities Welcome (email jpetersen@gsyha.org if you plan to attend) you don't have to be a Grizzly either! Parents and Friends welcome! Waivers will be required.
Stick n Puck, Fun Drills, Scrimmage (depends on turnout)
1st Summer Skate - Grand Junction Rivercity Sportsplex June 12th 6-7:15pm
Strawberry Days Grizzly Hockey Booth - September 19 to 21st - Volunteers Needed Sign Up Here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13eh_cZKQA45wV1jdmwtgnhSIgGNIZOO9CbF90uQq0Vw/edit?gid=0#gid=0
2nd Summer Skate - Aspen June 28th Sunday 9:45 to 11:15am Lewis Ice Arena
more to come...
I encourage everyone to sign up for the City of Glenwood's Street Hockey League - this is not a Grizzly-run program, but should be a great way to connect and have some fun playing hockey over the summer!
https://glenwoodrecsports.com/content/32357/nhl-street
Grizzly 18U registration will be opening this week. I have decided to push our main registration to start in July... will keep everyone up to speed of course!
Reach out with questions! jpetersen@gsyha.org Well done to all our Grizzlies completing another school year. Enjoy your summer, and hope to see you soon!
Best - Jimmy!
5.18.2026 Newsletter:
Grizzly Hockey and friends, just a couple of quick hits today:
YOU'RE INVITED - OPEN ICE Friday JUNE 12 6 to 7:15 pm @ Rivercity Sportsplex in Grand Junction - MARK YOUR CALENDARS - All players and coaches/ potential players and coaches welcome; for now, mostly a stick and puck, but we may get a scrimmage or run some simple fun drills if it makes sense! Future and potential Grizzlies, welcome!
Please RSVP to jpetersen@gsyha.org
Don't Forget! Grizzly Hockey Annual Membership Meeting June 10th at the GWS Community Center at 5:30 pm
Meet the Board and Director
Details on Next Season Planning and Prices
Volunteer Opportunities
Budget Updates
Questions! and more...
HUGE Thank you to Vice President Amy Roberts, who will be ending her long tenure of service on the Board of Grizzly Hockey - her dedication and experience have been an invaluable resource as Grizzly Hockey navigates the future to best serve our community and hockey family!
We have a week left for Intent to Play registration. This is super helpful for planning. Please sign up!
Grand Junction Summer Programming:
https://www.grandjunctionhockeyclub.com/events/2026-summer-hockey-camps/170734
Street Hockey with COGS at Glenwood Ice Rink:
https://glenwoodrecsports.com/content/32357/nhl-street
Mountain Select Tryout and Regular Season Info:
https://www.mountainselecthockey.com/
Reach out anytime!
Jimmy Petersen Director