Mon Valley Thunder Youth Hockey: Welcome
Please follow this link for 2008-2009 Tryout results!
CONGRATULATIONS to the following Mon Valley participants at the 2008 Mid American Hockey Select Team Tryouts:
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Jay Leppo (Select 16)
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Kaley Mooney (14-18 Girls)
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Zach Christman (Select 14)
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RJ Kendi (Select 14)
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Alec Sunyecz (Select 14)
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Ian Sunyecz (Select 14)
Further CONGRATULATIONS to:
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Kaley Mooney
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RJ Kendi
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Alec Sunyecz
On being invited to the Mid American Hockey Select Camps in June.
Want to Play Hockey for the Best Organization in Western PA?
We support hockey for youth from age 5-18 years of age both competitive and in house ! Our organization is committed to keeping the COSTS of HOCKEY to a minimum so that all can enjoy. We offer easy fund raising and corporate sponsorship programs. Please contact Robert Kendi at 724-244-0719 for more information.
About Thunder Hockey
Mon Valley Youth Hockey Association provides quality hockey programs to develop the skills of young players in Western Pennsylvania. Located in the the Mon Valley and South Hills which is located in close proximity to Pittsburgh. Our home ice is located at The Ice Garden in Belle Vernon. MVYHA has been a leader of the explosive growth of youth hockey. Our Region is one which is quickly becoming known for players and teams that can compete and succeed. Our teams participate in the Pittsburgh Area Hockey League (PAHL) under the guidance of USA Hockey and its rules. Our goal is to allow as many players as possible to participate in hockey at the highest level at which they can be competitive. Our environment is one that strikes a balance of family, sport, and love of the game. We strive to bring out the best in each player, create memories for them and their families that will last a lifetime and share our enthusiasm for the great game of hockey.
Every kid is a winner here! We host competitive league teams for youth from the Mini-Mite Level (age 4) to the Midget (age 18) in multiple levels of competition ranging from AA, A and B. We also offer developmental programs through our Learn to Play program for kids with little skating or league experience from ages 4 and up. League tryouts are held in mid June each year for the season, which starts with practices in late August and extending into March playoffs. We also provide a number of creative fund raising ideas for each player which helps to make hockey more affordable to our families which allows a higher rate of participation. All of our coaches have been fully certified so that you'll see a difference in each player's skills by the end of the season. We regularly evaluate our coaches to insure only the best for your children. Practice drills and plenty of ice time is our martra. Teams will normally practice two to three times a week during August and September, with two practices and a game the average throughout the season. Most all of our teams choose to participate in various tournaments, both locally and throughout the United States and Canada.
Learn To Play
Learn to play is designed for elementary school age children who are interested in the game of hockey and how it is played. We will instruct each child on the ice to develop their skating ability as well as teaching the game. All participants are required to have full hockey equipment (helmet, chest protector, elbow and shin guards, hockey shorts, gloves and neck protector). All coaches are registered and certified with USA Hockey. The program will be held at the Ice Garden, in Rostraver Twp which is home to the new semi professional Mon Valley Thunder hockey team (check out www.monvalleythunder.com for team information
The Learn to Play sessions will be on Monday evenings from 5:50-6:50 pm. USA hockey insurance of $35.00 is required for all players and available at WWW.USAHOCKEY.COM. Please bring your confirmation of registration to the first session. Hope to see you there !!!
To sign up or inquire, please contact: Robert Kendi at 724-244-0719 or kenco@zoominternet.net
Thursday, May 8
Mon Valley Thunder 2007 - 2008 Accomplishments
Congratulations 2007 - 2008 Mon Valley Teams!
Midget A Major Gold: PAHL Playoff Runners-Up
Midget A Minor: PAHL Playoff Runners-Up
Mite B: PAHL Regular Season Champions
Mite B: PAHL Playoff Champions
Mite B: RMU Nutcracker Tournament Champions
Mite B: Amateur Penguins Tournament Runners-Up
2006-2007 Accomplishments!
2007-2008 PAHL Mite B Season Champions
2007 RMU Nutcracker Mite B Tournament Champions
2006-2007 PAHL Midget Minor A Season Champs
2006-2007 PAHL PeeWee A Major Upper Season Champs
2006-2007 PAHL Mite B Season Champs
2006-2007 North Carolina Cup Tournament
Midget AA Champions
2006-2007 Pittsburgh Viper Tournament
Midget AA Champions
2006-2007 Martin Luther King Tournament at Mt. Lebanon
Midget 18U Champions
2006-2007 AM Pens End of Season Tournament
Mite B Champions
Great Websites to Visit
Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League
Travel Hockey site with great information.
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey Association
High School Hockey site with great information.
Mon Valley Thunder Semi-Pro Team
New Semi-Pro team that will be playing at our arena.
USA Hockey
Web site that all registration needs to take place.
USA Hockey Mid American
Division of USA Hockey that we are part of.
Wednesday, December 13
Vintage Highlight Videos
Special Video Clips
[ Christmas Video ] [ 2001 Pee Wee Goals ]
2004 Thunder Video
[ 2004 Thunder vs SHAHA ] [ 2004 Thunder vs Ted Reed ] [ 2004 Thunder vs Tonawanda ] [ 2004 Thunder vs North Pittsburgh ] [ 2004 Thunder vs Predators ] [ 2004 Thunder vs Allegheny ] [ 2004 Thunder vs Allegheny ] [ 2004-2005 Thunder vs North Hills ] [ 2004 Thunder vs Artic Foxes ]
2005 Thunder Video
[ 2005-2006 Thunder vs North Pittsburgh ] [ 2005-2006 Thunder vs Wheeling ] [ 2005-2006 Thunder Win Thanksgiving Tournament in Allegheny ] [ 2005-2006 Thunder in Cleveland Tournament ] [ 2005-2006 Thunder vs Southpointe in Tier II ] [ 2005-2006 Thunder vs Aviators in Tier II OT Win ] [ 2005-2006 Thunder vs Allegheny in Tier II ] [ 2005-2005 Thunder vs Artic Foxes ]
Merry Christmas from Mon Valley!!! Enjoy the Video
We have two special Christmas Videos for you viewing pleasure. Both are to the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The Thunder Midget 18UAA team did one this season and we also have one from 2002 - 2003 Bantam Season. We thought it was appropriate to put on the website to get you in the Christmas Spirit!
Just click on the Thunder Midget 18UAA 2006 Christmas Video higlighted link and site back and enjoy a 4 minute video!
Just click on the Thunder Bantam 2002-2003 Christmas Video higlighted link and site back and enjoy a 3 minute video!
Tuesday, September 10
Directions to 33 Rinks
Check out our new listing of the local areas rinks. If we missed one, please email the webmaster and we will get it on the list. Along with each rink are directions, a phone number and a map! The listing can be accessed by clicking on this link or by accessing the title bar above. Drive safely!
We also provide a link to the well known ARENA MAPS which is an excellent source for all the rinks in the USA as well as our local rinks!
Become a Member
Want to become a member on the THUNDER WEBSITE? CLICK HERE
Friday, December 1
Team News... Hot Information
MIDGET 18U AA
Midget 18U Wins Viper Shootout
Congratulations to the Midget 18U AA team for winning the Pittsburgh Viper Shootout tournament. The coaching staff of Lou Biancenallo, Lord Scooter and Mike Derewonko did an outstanding job. The team defeated West Seneca, NY in the overtime championship game!
Pictured below are the winners!!! Way to go Thunder...
