Celebrating a Final Season of JFK High School Hockey 

August 29, 2024

The Kennedy High School Boys Hockey program is preparing to embark on what will be a historic and final 2024-2025 season.  A season to celebrate.  The Eagles have made 7 state appearances, earned one state title and produced numerous college and professional players that have shaped the legacy that many in Bloomington now know as, “East Side Pride.”  Our program will celebrate its 60th season on ice while also marking the end of an era.  Since the Eagles inaugural season in 1965, the population, demographic, culture and economy of East Bloomington have drastically changed.  These changes contributed to a decline in East side participation at the youth levels in the sport.  

While endings can be difficult, they also provide new perspectives and new beginnings.  Starting with the 2025-2026 season, Eagles players will have the opportunity to participate in high school hockey with our neighbors at Bloomington’s Jefferson High School. We are hopeful that together the spark can be reignited through creative recruitment, to encourage more of our youth on the East Side to suit up. For inspiration, and to celebrate the richness and diversity of our community, we encourage looking at youth hockey initiatives from across the state that are “low or no cost” and provide “in house” leagues that better meet the needs of all families.   

We look forward to seeing you at the rink this season to join us in celebrating our 60th season as we say farewell to Kennedy High School Hockey and to develop a vision for the next chapter of youth hockey for kids on the East Side.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube for live game action.

2024-2025 Schedule

Go Eagles!