Spooner Area Youth Hockey

06/05/2026

CONGRATS Spooner Softball!!! 🚂🥎🚨

WIAA division 3 sectional champs! Your spooner rails are headed to Madison! First time in program history! Was a heck of a game vs Prescott but coming away with a 5-4 win!

05/20/2026

The Spooner Area Youth Hockey Association would like to recognize and thank Tom Cleveland for his 14 years of dedication, commitment and devotion to the hockey association and SAYHA Board.

Tom has been instrumental in so many ways to the association and its ability to lease and operate the Spooner Civic Center.

Tom’s resignation from the board on Monday night will leave some big shoes to fill, as he definitely has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hockey, building ice & ice maintenance, the intricacies of zamming and operating an hockey arena.

Over his fourteen years, he has helped grow the association from 27 skaters to over 100, as well as educate many zam drivers and maintain both indoor and outdoor rinks.

Tom’s thousands of hours of volunteer work has brought so many smiles to countless skaters of all ages, from Learn to Skate to Junior Hockey players and beyond!!

Tom, we thank you and are forever grateful for all you’ve done.

05/09/2026

We are less than 2 hours away from BINGO!!
The room is filling up, the raffles are out, the vendors are setup and we are ready to find our first winner!!!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, participants and vendors!!

GO RAILS!! 🏒🚂🚨

04/30/2026

Exciting news from our brothers on the ice, the Northwest Express !!

We can’t wait to hit the ice with you again next season…

GO RAILS!! 🏒🚂🚨
GO EXPRESS!! 🏒🚂🚨

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Northwest Express Elevated to National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC)

SPOONER, WI — The Northwest Express are proud to announce their official elevation to the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC), marking a historic step forward for the organization, its players, and the Spooner community.

The NCDC represents Tier II junior hockey within the United States Premier Hockey League and is widely recognized as one of the premier development platforms in North America, providing a direct pathway to NCAA hockey and beyond.

“This is a defining moment for our organization,” said Joe Dibble. “Elevating to the NCDC is not just a step up in competition, it’s a commitment to our players, our staff, and our community that we are building something elite here in Spooner. We are focused on development, advancement, and creating opportunities for our players to reach the next level.”

With the move to the NCDC, the Northwest Express will now compete against top Tier II talent across the country while continuing to emphasize their core mission: developing high-character athletes both on and off the ice.

“This is about raising the standard,” Dibble added. “From the level of play, to exposure, to daily habits, everything elevates. Our players will now be in an environment designed to push them further, demand more, and ultimately prepare them for collegiate hockey and life beyond the game.”

The transition further solidifies the Northwest Express as a premier destination for aspiring junior hockey players and strengthens the role of the Spooner Civic Center as a top-level hockey venue in the Northwest Wisconsin region.

Beyond the ice, the organization remains deeply committed to the Spooner community, continuing its involvement in youth hockey development, mentorship, and local engagement initiatives.

“This community has supported us from day one,” said Dibble. “Bringing Tier II hockey to Spooner is something everyone here can take pride in. This is just the beginning.”

04/29/2026

SAYHA's Designer Purse & Wine Bingo and Mother's Day share a weekend, and it's only 10 days away! Coincidence? Nope - it's been our best weekend for this event....and with our 15th round of purse bingo coming up....it's also our last!

Saturday, May 9th - The Spooner Civic Center Doors open at 4:00 - Bingo at 6:00.
Vendors. raffles, concessions and cash bar with your favorite drinks from The Station Bar & Grill !

Still debating if you're going to buy the ticket? BUY THE TICKET!
https://www.tempotickets.com/SAYHAPurseBingo2026

04/24/2026

If you are interested in coaching for Spooner Youth Hockey next season, please fill out the google form by June 1st.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFW9FcKfuwEHc4oaNMUd5x_mtdQkywMMbkJ-H-3KsGOSNfyA/viewform

GO RAILS!! 🏒🚂🚨

04/21/2026

The SAYHA Board Officers Election results from tonight:

President- Clint Meyer
Vice President- Tom Cleveland
Secretary- Leslie Gudmunsen
Treasurer- Amanda Westpahl
DC Rep- Curtis Emerson

Remaining in their roles from previous years:

Registrar- Nikki Perkins
Fundraising Chair- Amy Freeman
Website/Social Media- Leslie & Amy
Tournament Director- Jason Towne
Equipment Director- Shane C***s
Mite Director- Zach Dooley
Scheduler- Leslie
Ref Scheduler- Rob Adler
Facilities- Tom & Jon Perkins
Operations- Amanda, Clint & Tom

GO RAILS!! 🏒🚂🚨

04/21/2026

Congrats to our new Development Committee appointed members:
DJ Salquist
Bryan Keown
Henry Vick
Anne Focht
Kasey Kronlund
And Board Rep: Curtis Emerson

GO RAILS!! 🏒🚂🚨

04/20/2026

SAYHA BOARD MEETING
Monday, April 20- 6p
Blue Line Room

All interested DC candidates are welcome to come speak!