The Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association (BAHA) announces that the defending PeeWee “A” State Champion Bozeman Icedogs successfully retained their title in an overtime Bozeman game against Missoula, winning 3-2. ‘
The tournament hosted by BAHA and held at Haynes Pavilion, in the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, welcomed five teams from around Montana. Recently, Bozeman went undefeated in the State Tournament, defeating Butte 15-0; Billings 13-1; Missoula 7-3; Helena 4-2; and Missoula again in the championship game 3-2 in sudden death overtime. Assistant Coach Chad Moser says “This Bozeman Icedog group of players has been a strong one for several years, for two athletes this is their 4th State “A” Title in a row and for one other athlete it was his 3rd in a row. These players create an exceptional team oriented group that continues to grow and develop each season.” The PeeWee “A” team had a remarkable record going into this tournament with a perfect 21 wins to 0 loss, in the 2015-16 Montana Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) regular season and State Tournament. Statistics through PointStreak confirm that throughout the regular and tournament season, the team also had 186 goals in the net, versus 33 goals against.
“These boys work well together as a team and always give their best effort.” Adds Coach Moser, “The hard work and determination has paid off, CONGRATULATIONS!!” The Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association is a nonprofit service organization whose mission is to provide facilities and programs for the development of quality, affordable, and disciplined competitive and recreational hockey. Information regarding local hockey programs can be found at bozemanhockey.org/. •
