03/29/2026
While it may not have been the outcome we were all hoping for, we are so proud of what 14U Gold accomplished in Dallas.
At the end of round-robin play, the Jr Fuel found themselves in a 3-way tie for first place in the 'Olympic' pool, with all three teams with records of 2-1. Coming home with a winning record on USA Hockey's biggest stage is an accomplishment that deserves recognition!
The Jr Fuel had opened the tournament with a gutsy 4-2 win against the Atlanta Madhatters. They dropped one to the Arizona Bobcats, but immediately answered back with a resounding 5-3 victory over the Providence Capitals.
As head-to-head tie breakers were washed out, the deciding factor of who advanced came down to goal differential, and that math was not in the favor of 14U Gold.
14U Gold's improvement this year is best showcased in their 18-5 record since returning from the holiday break in January. Coach Boone described their end of season run as a "total team effort," and continued that this is one of the closest teams he's ever coached!
Congratulations on an incredible run, 14U Gold!
