Great Neck Bruins 12U Gold team wins Long Island Amateur Hockey League championship

The team also won the Hudson Valley Hockey League title earlier this month.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Great Neck Bruins 12U Gold team captured the Long Island Amateur Hockey League championship on February 22nd with a win over The Rinx at Aviator Sports and Events Center in Brooklyn. The team finished the regular season with a 25-1 record in LIAHL play and also won the Hudson Valley Hockey League championship two weeks earlier, completing an undefeated 14-0 season in HVHL competition.

Why it matters

Youth hockey championships are an important milestone for local communities, showcasing the dedication and talent of young athletes as well as the support of their coaches, families, and local sports organizations.

The details

The Bruins defeated The Rinx in the LIAHL championship game to secure the league title after their dominant regular season performance. Their earlier Hudson Valley Hockey League championship capped an undefeated 14-0 season in that competition.

  • The Bruins won the LIAHL championship on February 22, 2026.
  • The team won the Hudson Valley Hockey League championship two weeks earlier.

The players

Great Neck Bruins 12U Gold team

A youth hockey team from the Great Neck community that won championships in both the Long Island Amateur Hockey League and the Hudson Valley Hockey League for the 2025-26 season.

Justin Clingo

The head coach of the Great Neck Bruins 12U Gold team.

TC Ebzery

An assistant coach of the Great Neck Bruins 12U Gold team.

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The takeaway

The Great Neck Bruins 12U Gold team's dual championships demonstrate the strength of the local youth hockey program and the dedication of the players, coaches, and community in supporting athletic excellence at the youth level.