Alpena Hockey Association

04/05/2026

🐣🏒 Happy Easter from Alpena Hockey Association! 🏒🐣

Wishing all of our players, families, coaches, and fans a fun-filled day with plenty of smiles, treats, and maybe even a little time outdoors!

Whether you're hunting for eggs or just enjoying time together, we hope your day is full of energy, laughter, and great memories.

Spring is here… but hockey never really leaves our hearts. 💚🤍

Happy Easter, AHA family! 🐰🏒

04/01/2026

🚨 AHA IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Due to overwhelming love for hockey (and absolutely no desire to ever leave the rink 😅), the Alpena Hockey Association Board has voted to EXTEND THE 2025–2026 SEASON THROUGH AUGUST… effective immediately.

That’s right — hockey is now a year-round sport.

❄️ Cancel your summer plans
🏖️ Trade in beach days for ice time
🧥 Unpack those puffy jackets
🥅 Get the gear back out of storage
🧊 Embrace the chill… indefinitely

We expect full attendance, continued enthusiasm, and peak mid-season energy levels through the hottest months of the year. Hydration will now include both water bottles and hot chocolate.

Schedules will be released shortly (once we figure out how to freeze the rink in July 😉).

As always… LET’S GO AHA! 🏒💚

…or should we say… APRIL FOOLS! 😄

03/20/2026

🍀🏒 Good Luck, 8U Select! 🏒🍀

Best of luck to our AHA 8U Select Team as they hit the road to South Bend, Indiana for the Luck of the Irish Tournament!

Work hard, play fast, and most importantly—have fun! We’re proud of you and can’t wait to see all the great things you do on the ice this weekend.

Bring home some Irish luck, Wildcats! 💚🍀

03/19/2026

The votes are in, and we’re excited to announce the results of the 2026 AHA Board of Directors election!

Please join us in congratulating our newly elected board members:
🏒 Phil Tulgestka (returning)
🏒 Scott Wilber
🏒 Jenny Smith
🏒 Justin Madsen

We are thrilled to welcome this group to the board and look forward to their leadership, fresh ideas, and continued commitment to growing and strengthening Alpena Hockey for all of our players and families.

We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our departing board members, Ashley Repke and Kevin Lundquist, for their time, dedication, and countless contributions to AHA. Your impact on this organization and our hockey community is truly appreciated.

As we look ahead to the future, we’re excited to continue building on the strong foundation of AHA and providing the best possible experience for our athletes.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Alpena Hockey Association! 🍀

Wishing all of our players, families, coaches, and fans a lucky day both on and off the ice. May your passes be crisp, your shots be strong, and your goals be plenty! 🏒🥅

We’re lucky to have such an amazing hockey community—thank you for being part of the AHA family. 💚🤍

03/17/2026

We hope all of our hockey families are staying safe in the aftermath of the current ice storm. ❄️

This is a reminder that voting for the AHA Board of Directors closes tonight at midnight. Be sure to get your votes in before the deadline!

Stay safe and take care! 💚🤍

03/15/2026

🇺🇸🥇 GOLD FOR TEAM USA! 🥇🇺🇸

The USA Sled Hockey Team brings home the gold, making it THREE hockey gold medals for Team USA at these Olympics! What an incredible moment for American hockey. 💪🏒

From the women’s team, to the men’s team, and now sled hockey — the dominance of USA Hockey on the world stage is something special to watch.

Stories like this inspire the next generation of players right here in our rinks. Whether they’re skating, learning the game, or dreaming big, moments like these remind us that anything is possible through hockey.

Let’s hear it for Team USA! 🇺🇸👏

03/15/2026

Big moment for one of our own! 💜🏒

Emma Gentry is proudly representing her hometown Thunder Bay Warriors today as she arrives for the Toronto Sceptres game!

We love seeing our players play beyond AHA and showing what hockey here is all about. Way to go, Emma — enjoy every minute of the experience!

Drop a 💜 in the comments to cheer Emma on!

03/13/2026

🗳️ AHA Board of Directors Voting is Now Open!

Voting is now open for the four Alpena Hockey Association Board positions that need to be filled for the upcoming term.

We encourage all eligible AHA members to take a few minutes to review the candidate information and cast your vote. If you believe you are eligible to vote, and did not receive the email, please contact us.

📖 Candidate Bios:
https://www.alpenahockey.org/parent-resources/2026-aha-board-election-candidates/86598

📧 Check your email for the voting link.

Voting will remain open until midnight on Tuesday, March 17th. Votes will be certified at our regular AHA Board meeting on Wednesday, March 18th, and those elected will be notified.

Thank you for taking part in helping guide the future of AHA and supporting youth hockey in our community! 🏒💚

03/12/2026

🏒 AHA Board Elections Begin This Week! 🏒

Board Elections will begin Friday, March 13 and run through midnight on Tuesday, March 17.

This year we have 5 candidates running for 4 open board seats, and over the past few days we’ve been highlighting each of them so our members can get to know the individuals willing to volunteer their time to help lead AHA.

Today we are featuring our final three candidates:

🔹 Angela Kortman
Angela is a dedicated hockey parent who believes strongly in creating an inclusive environment for all players while also promoting open and honest communication throughout all aspects of AHA.

🔹 Jenny Smith
Jenny currently helps run the Heather Rensberry Memorial Fund and is interested in serving AHA as the new Girls Hockey Coordinator if elected. She is passionate about supporting and growing opportunities for girls in our hockey community.

🔹 Justin Madsen
Justin is a hockey parent and local business owner who believes he can bring his business experience and organizational skills to the board to help things run more smoothly and efficiently.

For full candidate profiles, please visit: https://www.alpenahockey.org/parent-resources/2026-aha-board-election-candidates/86598

We appreciate all of our candidates for their willingness to step up and support the Alpena Hockey Association and the future of our program.

03/12/2026

Spread the word and reach out to the warriors with any questions.

Hey Hockey Fans! Spring hockey starts next week. Hit us up to sign up.

03/11/2026

🏒 AHA Board Elections Begin This Week! 🏒

Board Elections will begin Friday, March 13 and run through midnight on Tuesday, March 17.

This year we have 5 candidates running for 4 open board seats, and over the next few days we’ll be highlighting each of them so our members can get to know the individuals willing to volunteer their time to help lead AHA.

Today we are featuring two current board members:

🔹 Phil Tulgestka
Phil is finishing out his current 3-year term and is running for another. He currently coaches U8 and serves as the Director of Hockey Operations for AHA.

🔹 Scott Wilbur
Scott joined the board this year as a Member At Large. He volunteers his time helping with goalie skates and spring hockey, and regularly steps in wherever needed to support board functions and AHA events.

We appreciate both Phil and Scott for their continued dedication to the Alpena Hockey Association and the time they invest in supporting our players and families.

To see full candidate profiles, please visit: https://www.alpenahockey.org/parent-resources/2026-aha-board-election-candidates/86598

Stay tuned as we introduce the rest of this year’s candidates!