Glacier Ice Rink

Most of the year, you’ll find these kids on the ice. This week, you’ll find them in the show ring! 🏒🐄🐖🐑

Each summer, we trade ice for sawdust when our indoor rink becomes the 4-H sale barn during the Western Montana Fair.

While it may look (and smell) a little different around here, hockey and 4-H share a common purpose—helping kids build skills, confidence, responsibility, and friendships that last beyond the rink or show ring.

We’re proud to see so many of our Missoula Youth Hockey players participating in Missoula County 4-H and showing their animals at the fair.

Apparently the officials make the transition pretty well too, as one of our referees traded his stripes for sheep. We assume arguing with the judge is still frowned upon... 😄

A huge thank you to all of the volunteers who helped in the parking lot at this summer's KettleHouse Amphitheater concerts!

This activity raised $4,000 for our Missoula Youth Hockey Financial Aid Fund, which helps keep our hockey programs affordable and accessible for families.

If you didn't get a chance to volunteer, you can still support the fund by making an optional donation when you register for youth or adult hockey programs.

We'll now turn our focus back to ice as we get ready to open at the end of the month. Who else is ready for a nice, cool rink?

Have you ever been out on the ice and thought, "I wish there were some cows out here?"

Well, boy do we have some news for you!

The fairgrounds crew has officially started transforming our indoor rink for the 2026 Western Montana Fair. That means plenty of sawdust, a few... aromas, and the chance for tens of thousands of fairgoers to experience a side of Glacier Ice Rink they don't usually get to see.

If you're headed to the fair, be sure to wander through the rink (barn?) and stop by to say hi!

🏒 Sponsor Spotlight 🏒

This week we're proud to recognize Community Medical Center for their continued support of Glacier Ice Rink!

As a valued community partner, Community Medical Center helps us provide a place where people of all ages can recreate, learn new skills, and become their own community. Their commitment to health and well-being extends beyond their hospital walls, and we're grateful for their ongoing support.

Thank you Community Medical Center, for believing in our mission and helping keep Glacier Ice Rink a welcoming place for everyone.

Do you miss the ice rink and think about us every day? Do you wonder if we miss you too? (We do) Do you wonder what we're doing all summer when the ice is out? Do you want to know if you can drive the Zamboni? (you can not)

Now's your time to ask us any of those, or any other burning questions you might have. Leave them in the comments or send us a DM and keep an eye out next week for a post with some answers!

🏒 Sponsor Spotlight 🏒

This week, we're proud to recognize DCI Engineers for their continued support of Glacier Ice Rink!

As a longtime sponsor, DCI Engineers has played an important role in helping us provide a place where our community can skate, play, grow, and connect. Their ongoing partnership makes a lasting impact, and we're grateful for their commitment year after year.

Thank you DCI Engineers, for believing in our mission and helping ensure our rink remains a place for everyone to enjoy. We truly appreciate your support!

We are honored to share that earlier this month, Glacier Ice Rink received the 2026 Montana Athletic Trainers' Association State Recognition Award!

This award recognizes organizations that have made significant contributions of their time and energy to support the statewide membership of the Montana Athletic Trainers' Association.

We are incredibly grateful to be recognized for our commitment to providing a safe, welcoming environment for athletes of all ages and abilities. This honor reflects the dedication of our staff, volunteers, coaches, and partners at University of Montana Athletic Training who make Glacier Ice Rink a great place for hockey players to train and compete.

Thank you to the Montana Athletic Trainers' Association for this recognition, we are proud to support the health, safety, and success of athletes across our state!

🏒 We're proud to present Inland Northwest Toyota Dealers as this week's Sponsor Spotlight🏒

We're incredibly grateful for their sponsorship of Glacier Ice Rink's Learn to Play program. Their support helps make hockey accessible to more kids in our community and gives young players the chance to discover a lifelong love of the game.

Thank you for investing in the future of hockey at GIR!

This week, we presented this year’s Colin Moffatt Snodgrass Memorial Scholarship to two outstanding youth players, with Cameron Barlow receiving the travel hockey award and Jaxson Mahler receiving the house hockey award. Congrats Cameron and Jaxson!

The scholarships are awarded yearly to a house player and a travel player who demonstrates Colin’s core values both on and off the ice.

🔵 Be Present
🔵 Cultivate the Best in Others
🔵 Be There for Your Tribe
🔵 Lead by Example