Potsdam Junior Hockey Association

The compressors were turned off Monday, March 29th, marking the end of our 2020-21 winter ice season. We would like to first thank the Potsdam Junior Hockey Ass...ociation, the Potsdam Figure Skating Club, and Potsdam Central School District, along with all of our other rentals that made this season the longest and busiest that the arena has seen in years. But there is no time to rest as we have already begun our Spring cleaning with Potsdam Youth Lacrosse Association and Potsdam Youth Baseball & Softball Association using our indoor floor as a practice facility for the next couple weeks before they can shift their sessions outside if the weather permits. But we would like to take this opportunity to inform everyone that the Potsdam Recreation Department is anticipating bringing back our annual summer recreation program and associated swim lessons for the 2021 Summer. At this time, specific details and dates of the program are uncertain but whether the program is four weeks, five, or our typical six, we will have activities and programming in some capacity like those seen before COVID. With that said, job descriptions and summer rec applications should be available towards the end of the month so that the review process and interviews can take place in May, and that operations can begin as usual sometime in June. In the meantime, I am happy to announce that Sandstoner Park will be featuring some new picnic tables and garbage receptacles next week with immediate plans to install new grills, two pieces of playground equipment that will be more accessible for those with mobility issues (including a Ten-Spin and Pull-Along), and three disc golf nets to the park and playground area for community members to enjoy. We will also be adding a wooden message center and free little reading library adjacent to the pavilion to provide guests with any upcoming events or reservations that may be held at the pavilion and some extra reading material that visitors can take and enjoy at home. Lastly, we are happy to share that on March 31st, we were able to make a deposit and sign on the dotted line for a new Zamboni that should be here before our next ice season. The new 552 Lithium Ion machine is already in production and will provide zero battery maintenance for many years to come!

Happy Easter! #PJHA

That’s a wrap on another Sandstoner season! What a successful safe season in the midst of this pandemic. Thank you to Trey Smutz, Derek, Pete and Steve for all your hard work at the rink. Thank you to all of our volunteer Coaches! Thank you to all the parents for sharing your children with us and a special thank you for all those who were part of keeping Pine St. Arena safe this year for everyone! #sandstoners #pinestarena #stonerdome #PJHA

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Donuts are in the house!! Make sure you stop in and pick yours up today!

We have just confirmed - the Krispy Kreme Donuts will be delivered tomorrow! Please plan to pick up the donuts you sold at Pine Street Arena anytime between12:30 and 3:00 pm. ***Due to figure skating having testing going on throughout the day, we ask that you pick up the donuts at the REFEREES' ROOM DOOR.... (This is the door next to the entrance at the BEACH end of Pine Street Arena.) ALL DONUTS MUST BE PICKED UP TOMORROW BETWEEN 12:30-3:00pm! If you personally cannot make it at this time, please make arrangements for someone else to pick them up for you.

Hi PJHA Families, The Krispy Kreme Donuts will be delivered SATURDAY, 12/19 -instead of tomorrow. We heard from Krispy Kreme, and they are unable to travel from Pennsylvania today, due to the winter storm. ... Please plan to pick up the donuts at Pine Street Arena on Saturday, 12/19 between 12-3pm. Don't forget about schedule changes for this weekend - refer to correspondence from your child's coach. Thank you for understanding. ~PJHA Board of Directors

Friends, families & supporters! It’s that time of year again...our players are selling Krispy Kreme glazed donuts for $8/dozen to support Potsdam Junior Hockey. The sale goes through 12/13 and delivery is on Thursday, 12/17. If you don’t want the donuts, we accept donations. We know times are tough right now and appreciate any support you'd be willing to give to help keep our skaters on the ice!... Let us know if you’d like to order some! We accept Venmo for contactless payment! Thank you! #PJHA #krispykreme

Hockey is back at Pine St. today for junior hockey. Do not enter the rink until 10 minutes before your start time, remember your masks and most importantly fill out the check-in form for your participant and up to 2 spectators EVERY time you are at the rink. #staysafe #havefun