GIRLS ICESTORM

PJHA Girls Ice Storm Program

Empowering Girls Through Hockey

The PJHA Ice Storm program is dedicated to providing girls a competitive, supportive, and skill-focused hockey experience. Whether athletes are new to the game or building toward advanced play, Ice Storm focuses on growing confidence, teamwork, and a love for hockey in an all-girls environment.

Our teams emphasize strong skating, puck control, team play, and game awareness—while fostering leadership, respect, and fun on and off the ice.

“The Ice Storm isn’t just a team—it’s a movement. We’re proud to develop strong female athletes who compete hard, support one another, and represent Potsdam with pride.”

Age Levels:

  • 12U  & 14U Girls (full-season teams)

  • Beginner & development options available depending on enrollment

What to Expect:

  • USA Hockey-certified coaches

  • Regular practices and league play

  • Tournaments and exhibition games

  • A team-first, empowering culture

Meet coach gasper sekelj 

Coach Gasper Sekelj leads the PJHA Girls “Ice Storm” program with a commitment to skill development, structured team play, and character-building—reflecting the core values outlined in the PJHA Handbook. Gasper is dedicated to creating a team environment where female athletes can thrive competitively while learning respect, accountability, and sportsmanship.

With years of coaching experience and a deep belief in the long-term development model, Coach Sekelj fosters a positive culture that aligns with PJHA’s mission: to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging hockey experience where every player can grow on and off the ice.

He emphasizes:

  • Age-appropriate skill progression

  • Communication and leadership development

  • Strong adherence to PJHA’s Codes of Conduct for players, parents, and coaches

  • A team-first mindset that supports the collective success of the association

“Our role as coaches isn’t just to develop players—it’s to help shape responsible, respectful young people through the game of hockey.”

Coach Sekelj is USA Hockey certified, and his approach reinforces the expectations of the PJHA Board by promoting teamwork, integrity, and community involvement throughout the Ice Storm program.