STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-January 24, 2024-The Howelsen Ice Arena is looking to make sure 16 seniors from two local teams don’t soon forget what it means to play before your hometown this weekend on senior night.
“Game night is always a big deal no matter where you play,” said Howelsen Ice Arena Supervisor Dmitry Chase. “When game night is also senior night, it’s extra special and we want to pack the rink each night so these players enjoy home ice and this special occasion.”
The Steamboat Springs High School Varsity & JV Hockey teams skate on the ice first on Friday evening, January 26, when they take on league rival Glenwood Springs. The evening slides into action when the JV crew defends home ice at 5:30pm. Following the earlier game, the varsity squad features a recognition showcase at 6:45pm with the puck dropping at 7:15pm at Howelsen Ice Arena.
Out of the roster, the varsity and junior varsity squads will be sending off 11 seniors that evening. The Varsity Sailors are 8-4 overall, and 3-0 in 4A Mountain League play.
Steamboat Springs Sailors Hockey - Seniors
- Lance Bessey
- Patrick Bohmer
- Conner Elliott
- Brady Grove (JV)
- Cade Kavanagh
- Kodiak Kretzschmar
- Garren LaCroix (JV)
- Ty Norton
- Keir Nykamp
- Landon Ripley
- Max Znamenacek
The action continues the following night, Saturday, January 27 for the Steamboat Springs U19 Girls Hockey Team against Aspen. The ladies will see five seniors out of the roughly 15-player squad celebrate this special evening on their home sheet. Each senior will be highlighted during a ceremony at 7:15pm, followed by faceoff at 7:30pm.
U19 Girls Hockey – Seniors
- Anna Becker
- Lilly Frinks
- Allie Nelson
- Addison Romick
- Marissa Scott
The U19 team recently won the 10th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tournament in Vail, Colorado. The girls dominated the tournament, including a 3-1 victory over Aspen in the finals to secure the championship. The ladies will face this same squad Saturday evening.
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Contact
Dmitry Chase, Howelsen Ice Arena Supervisor, 970.871.7033 or email
Nick Carelli, Recreation Supervisor-Ice, 970.871.7038 or email
Emily Hines, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, 970.871.7031 or email