
Rome Grizzles vs. LI Rebels
LI Rebels coach gathers team for a timeout next to the bench during the Empire State Winter Games at Saranac Lake Civic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. Li Rebels vs Rome, the game ends in a tie. (Photo by Joe Zhao/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. LI Rebels
LI Rebels player brings puck up the rink during the Empire State Winter Games at Saranac Lake Civic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. Li Rebels vs Rome, the game ends in a tie. (Photo by Joe Zhao/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. LI Rebels
LI Rebels coach talks to players on bench during the Empire State Winter Games at Saranac Lake Civic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. Li Rebels vs Rome, the game ends in a tie. (Photo by Joe Zhao/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. LI Rebels
Fans cheer on the Grizzles and Rebels during the Empire State Winter Games at Saranac Lake Civic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Joe Zhao/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. Utica Junior Comets
Utica Junior Comet player shares a high-five with a fan during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on January 31, 2025. (Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. Utica Junior Comets
Grizzles Coach Goodman gives tips to his player during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on January 31, 2025. (Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. Utica Junior Comets
Grizzles coach shares a moment with his player before the game during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on January 31, 2025. (Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. Utica Junior Comets
Youth hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on January 31, 2025. (Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. Utica Junior Comets
Youth hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on January 31, 2025. (Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. Utica Junior Comets
Rome Grizzles coach directs his team during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on January 31. 2025. (Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. Utica Junior Comets
Coach DeMatteo of the Rome Grizzlies helps a youth hockey athlete with his inhaler during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on January 31, 2025. (Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. Utica Junior Comets
A Grizzles player and Comet player battle for the puck during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on January 31, 2025. (Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. Utica Junior Comets
The Grizzles and Comets face-off during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on January 31, 2025. (Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. Utica Junior Comets
Coach Shawn of the Rome Grizzlies talks to his player during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on January 31, 2025. (Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. Utica Junior Comets
Coach Shawn of the Rome Grizzlies talks to a his goalie during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on January 31, 2025. (Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. Utica Junior Comets
Rome Grizzles coach speaks to players during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on January 31, 2025. (Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Rome Grizzles vs. Utica Junior Comets
Coach DeMatteo of the Rome Grizzlies puts numbers 10 and 76 into the youth hockey game during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on January 31, 2025. (Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

Saugerties Mustangs vs New Hartford Spartans
Youth Hockey takes place during the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (Photo by Malcolm Taylor/Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
Cole Hawthorne on the Lysander Lightning chases down the puck during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
Greyson Uhl on the Rome Grizzlies sits on the bench during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
Dylan Dunadee on the Rome Grizzlies shoots the puck during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
An athlete on the Rome Grizzlies watches the game during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
Dominic Frankey on the Rome Grizzlies chases down the puck during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
Brayden Dematteo on the Rome Grizzlies celebrates his goal during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
Brayden Dematteo on the Rome Grizzlies chases down the puck during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
An athlete on the Rome Grizzlies passes the puck during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
An athlete on the Rome Grizzlies passes the puck during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
Markus Franky of the Rome Grizzlies fights two players from the Lysander Lightning for possession of the puck during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
Cole Hawthorne of the Lysander Lightning gets a penalty during their game against the Rome Grizzlies in the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
A coach for the Rome Grizzlies watches their match against the Lysander Lightning in the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
Aiden Purdey gets a pep talk from a coach of the Rome Grizzlies during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
Mason Eisinger of the Rome Grizzlies and Rocco Speno of the Lysander Lightning battle for a puck during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
The Lysander Lightning celebrate a first-period goal during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
Dylan Dunadee of the Rome Grizzlies chases down a puck during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
Kamryn Boyle of the Lysander Lighting waits for their game against the Rome Grizzlies during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – Rome Grizzles vs. Lysander Lightning
Markus Frankey of the Rome Grizzlies warms up for their game during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
A kid looks over at the ongoing U10 hockey game at the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
An athlete looks at the hockey brackets for the Empire State Winter Games at Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
An athlete on the Bethlehem Eagles celebrates making it to the gold medal match in the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
An athlete on the Bethlehem Eagles celebrates making it to the gold medal match in the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
A hockey player hugs his mom after a hard-fought game at the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
Athletes meet their parents after their game at Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
An athlete from the St. Lawrence Steel smiles after their win during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
A volunteer updates the U10 hockey bracket in preparation for the final day of games during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
A young fan watches as the Bethlehem Eagles return to their locker room after their game against the St. Lawrence Steel in the U10 hockey bracket during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
Brycen Marshall of the St. Lawrence Steel looks to shoot the puck past a Bethlehem Eagles defender during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
Austin Spriggs of the St. Lawrence Steel carries the puck during their game against the Bethlehem Eagles during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
Hockey teams compete in the U10 hockey bracket during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
Olin Smith of the St. Lawrence Steel races toward the goal during their game against the Bethlehem Eagles during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
A coach of the Bethlehem Eagles hockey team watches their game against the St Lawrence Steel during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
An athlete on the Bethlehem Eagles hockey team skates back to the bench during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
Ryan Ward of the St. Lawrence Steel skates past two defenders from the Bethlehem Eagles during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
A coach of the St. Lawrence Steel watches their game against the Bethlehem Eagles during their game against the Bethlehem Eagles during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
A young fan watches a U10 hockey game during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
Ryan Ward of the St. Lawrence Steel looks to pass the puck during their game against the Bethlehem Eagles during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
AJ Saber of the St. Lawrence Steel talks to his coach before the third period in their game against the Bethlehem Eagles during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

U10 Hockey – St. Lawrence Steel vs. Bethlehem Eagles
The St. Lawrence Steel Hockey team competes in the U10 hockey bracket during the Empire State Winter Games at the Saranac Lake Civic Center in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

Lysander vs. Rome
Athletes competes in Youth Hockey during the Empire State Winter Games at Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Sky Zhuang/Newhouse School)

St. Lawrence Steel vs Bethlehem Eagles
The St. Lawrence Steel celebrate their win against the Bethlehem Eagles in 10U Gold Medal Hockey Game at Saranac Lake Civic Center in Lake Placid, NY, on Sunday, February 2, 2025. (Photo by Sadie Jones/Newhouse School)

St. Lawrence Steel vs Bethlehem Eagles
The St. Lawrence Steel celebrate their win against the Bethlehem Eagles in 10U Gold Medal Hockey Game at Saranac Lake Civic Center in Lake Placid, NY, on Sunday, February 2, 2025. (Photo by Sadie Jones/Newhouse School)

St. Lawrence Steel vs Bethlehem Eagles
The St. Lawrence Steel celebrate their win against the Bethlehem Eagles in 10U Gold Medal Hockey Game at Saranac Lake Civic Center in Lake Placid, NY, on Sunday, February 2, 2025. (Photo by Sadie Jones/Newhouse School)

St. Lawrence Steel vs Bethlehem Eagles
The St. Lawrence Steel celebrate their win against the Bethlehem Eagles in 10U Gold Medal Hockey Game at Saranac Lake Civic Center in Lake Placid, NY, on Sunday, February 2, 2025. (Photo by Sadie Jones/Newhouse School)

St. Lawrence Steel vs Bethlehem Eagles
The St. Lawrence Steel celebrate their win against the Bethlehem Eagles in 10U Gold Medal Hockey Game at Saranac Lake Civic Center in Lake Placid, NY, on Sunday, February 2, 2025. (Photo by Sadie Jones/Newhouse School)

St. Lawrence Steel vs Bethlehem Eagles
The St. Lawrence Steel celebrate their win against the Bethlehem Eagles in 10U Gold Medal Hockey Game at Saranac Lake Civic Center in Lake Placid, NY, on Sunday, February 2, 2025. (Photo by Sadie Jones/Newhouse School)

St. Lawrence Steel vs Bethlehem Eagles
The St. Lawrence Steel celebrate their win against the Bethlehem Eagles in 10U Gold Medal Hockey Game at Saranac Lake Civic Center in Lake Placid, NY, on Sunday, February 2, 2025. (Photo by Sadie Jones/Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Caleb D’Arcy from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association celebrates winning the gold medal in the 10U Squirt Panther bracket during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Caleb D’Arcy from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association celebrates winning the gold medal in the 10U Squirt Panther bracket during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
The Saugerties Youth Hockey Association celebrates winning the gold medal in the 10U Squirt Panther bracket during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
The Saugerties Youth Hockey Association celebrates winning the gold medal in the 10U Squirt Panther bracket during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Caleb D’Arcy from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association celebrates winning the gold medal in the 10U Squirt Panther bracket during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Ashton Signore from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association receives a gold medal in the 10U Squirt Panther bracket during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Elias Ackerman from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association receives a gold medal in the 10U Squirt Panther bracket during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
A Dix Hills athlete receives his silver medal during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Bryton King from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association celebrates winning the gold medal in the 10U Squirt Panther bracket during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Bryton King and Walter Mayone from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association celebrate winning the gold medal in the 10U Squirt Panther bracket during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Brennan Poenicke from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association celebrates winning the gold medal in the 10U Squirt Panther bracket during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Alina Martin from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association competes in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Steven Julian from the Dix Hills Hawks competes in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Gianluca DiMicco swats the puch away in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Robert Aquila from the Dix Hill Hawks hockey team battles Elias Ackerman from the Saugerties youth hockey association for the puck in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
The Saugerties Youth Hockey Association coach talks to his athletes during the Empire State Winter Games 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
The Dix Hills Hawks compete in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Walter Mayone from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association competes in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Liam Spooner from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association sits on the bench during the Empire State Winter Games 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Dylan Emerick from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association competes in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
A Dix Hill Hockey team athlete competes in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Nicholas Rock from the Dix Hill Hawks hockey team battles Elias Ackerman from the Saugerties youth hockey association for the puck in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Cian Crowley from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association shoots the puck in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Griffin Selkirk and Adam Merchant battle for the puck in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Craig Bockelken blocks a goal for the Dix Hills Hawks in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Walter Mayone and Brennan Poenicke from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association celebrate a goal in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Walter Mayone from the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association competes in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
Nicholas Rock of the Dix Hills Hockey team competes in the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)

10U Squirt- Panther Gold – Saugerties vs. Dix Hills
A fan watches the 10U Squirt Panther gold medal match during the Empire State Winter Games at The Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York, on Sunday, February 2, 2024. (Photo by Diana Valdivia/ Newhouse School)