Piedmont Youth Hockey Association wraps up annual jamboree

DULUTH, Minn. — The Piedmont Youth Hockey Association wrapped up its annual outdoor hockey jamboree fundraiser today.

The event brought players and families together for a weekend of outdoor hockey, food, and family-friendly fun, while raising money to support local youth hockey players. This year, the Jamboree also celebrated those who stepped up to support the hockey association after it was vandalized last November.

“I think it’s, it’s a celebration of hockey and this awesome community,” said Jason Hirt, hockey rink director at Piedmont. “So for all the work that we do to keep concessions stocked and to keep that ice good for all the skaters, you know, it’s not just our kids, this rink is open, you know, it’s as long as it’s cold and there’s ice, you know, everybody’s welcome to come down and skate on it.”

The association says the funds raised help maintain the rink, provide gear, cover player fees, and support programs that make hockey accessible.