Indianapolis Youth Hockey Association (IYHA)

Over the past week, we have been highlighting various IYHA alumni across our social media channels, but one has stood out! Dr. Matthew Bojrab, D.D.S. An oral surgeon in the Indianapolis area, head coach of the IYHA Jr Fuel 12U Girls travel team, and manager of the Indiana Elite 12U Girls Select team! Dr. Bojrab skated for IYHA teams from 1978 to 1990, winning the Silver Stick Regional Tournament in 1985. After graduating from Brebeuf Jesuit (1991 State Champs!) he then attended Lake Forest College in Illinois where he played for the Lakers JV college team for one season. He was awarded his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2003. Dr. Bojrab/Coach Bojrab completed his four-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. He has a long list of accomplishments and positions in the dentistry and oral surgery... But most importantly, he is a great coach, manager, and hockey-dad! Dr. Bojrab is proof of how the lessons learned at the rink can contribute to success later in life. He states that his greatest achievement as a coach isn't in games or tournaments won, but seeing the growth in the teams from August to March. We're so pleased that Dr. Bojrab has continued to give back to our program!

The Indiana Elite teams are looking for just a few more families in the Indianapolis area to host players for the upcoming hockey season. For more info visit iyha.com/billets

Do have gently used hockey equipment? DONATE IT! We are opening a donation window at the Carmel Ice Skadium from July 15th to August 2nd for any extra gently used equipment that you'd like to get out of your house! Volunteers will be standing by, ready to help organize and sort your equipment. We will open a window for those in need of equipment as we get closer to the season, follow all IYHA social media pages to stay in the loop!

Join us on Friday, August 16th, at Ironwood Golf Club for the Annual IYHA Golf Outing. All proceeds go towards the Matt Smith Memorial Scholarship!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2024-2025 317 HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON! If you, or anyone you know, is interested in playing hockey in a fun and competitive environment, register today! Details and registration can be found at the link in our bio, or at iyha.com/317hl

Our 2024-2025 Season Program Guide is now live on our website! This year’s guide features a recap of our team’s accomplishments last year, and a details for next season. Visit iyha.com/about to download your copy today.

Help us show the next generation what IYHA alumni have accomplished on and off the ice! Whether IYHA helped you reach your athletic, academic, or professional goals- we want to share your story! Email [email protected] with contact information of IYHA alumni we can celebrate.

Have you registered your son or daughter for IYHA Indy Jr Fuel travel team tryouts? Tryouts are coming up: May 17th to 19th at the Carmel Ice Skadium IYHA Indy Jr Fuel fields four teams per age group, with our top teams competing in the Central States Developmental Hockey League. Teams are divided by ability and titled Gold, Black, Red and White. Don’t wait! Age groups are filling up fast. Register below: www.iyha.com/tier2

Congratulations to the 20 IYHA Jr Fuel Players Advance to Tier I AAA Hockey Indiana Elite tryouts concluded this weekend at the Fuel Tank in Fishers, IN, with 20 Indy Jr?Fuel hockey players committing to play for Tier I AAA?teams for the 2024-25?season. IYHA Executive Director, Derek Edwardson said “I’m very proud of all the players, coaches and families for their commitment to competing at the highest level. We have some really exciting, young players here in central Indiana.” Advancing players from Tier II to Tier I travel hockey is nothing new for the Indy Jr?Fuel program, however this season marks a special accomplishment as Indiana Elite teams saw record numbers of tryout participants. Leading the charge in advancements was last year’s Indy Jr?Fuel 16U Gold team, with five 2008 born players making Indiana Elite 16U AAA. Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/ev7kGej4