Matt Boline demonstrates a drill during a recent workout with players in the 12-and-under group workout at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Courtesy Photo / Steve Quinn)

Courtesy Photos / Steve Quinn

Matt Boline demonstrates a drill during a recent workout with players in the 12-and-under group workout at Treadwell Ice Arena.

Two players competing in the 12-and-under division race toward the puck in a recent pre-season workout at Treadwell Ice Arena.

Coach Mike Bovitz works with a player in the 14-and-under group. Bovitz will be preparing a team for when JDIA hosts the 14U, Division A state tournament next spring.

Coach Dave Kovach works with a player in the 14-and-under group. Kovach will help prepare the team when JDIA hosts the 14U, Division A state tournament next spring.

Two 14-and-under players compete for the puck along the boards during a recent pre-season workout at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Courtesy Photo / Steve Quinn)

Youth hockey coach Randy Host plays freeze tag with a player competing in the 8-and-under age group. It’s a favorite activity for this age group.

A group of 8-and-under players race toward the puck in a recent pre-season workout at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Courtesy Photo / Steve Quinn)

Youth hockey coach Heather Brandon works a young girl participating in a recent pre-season workout at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Courtesy Photo / Steve Quinn)

Bonds quickly form between two players participating in the 8-and-under age group at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Courtesy Photo / Steve Quinn)

Matt Boline delivers instructions for an upcoming drill during a recent workout with players in the 12-and-under group workout at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Courtesy Photo / Steve Quinn)