Scheduled tryouts have concluded and our 2027 Game Rosters are complete.
But we are still recruiting practice players.
Practice players take part in our developmental practices without joining a game roster. It's a good fit for:
Players who don't want to commit to a full schedule of games and tournaments
Families looking to lower the cost of summer hockey while keeping the developmental ice time
Players who found us after the tryout period for game rosters had closed
Families who want a second AAA program for extra ice time and development
What to expect at tryouts?
We're not just filling rosters — we're building teams where every player can compete, improve, and belong. Here's what our evaluators are looking for:
Skating comes first. We're not looking for finished products — this is a training program, and every player will get coaching to develop their skating. What we are looking to do is group players with similar skill levels together, so that teams can grow and improve together, and no one is left behind or held back.
Puck skills matter too. As with skating, we're looking for a baseline ability to advance play with the puck — carrying it, making a pass, receiving one in stride.
We're also watching engagement away from the puck. Is a player hustling back to help on defense? Are they trying to get involved and create opportunities when a teammate has the puck, or are they just watching the play go by? At this age, we know players understanding of positional hockey is highly variable. Our evaluation process assesses a players engagement in the game.
Beyond skill, we're evaluating effort and compete level: hustling after loose pucks, winning board battles, backchecking hard, lifting a stick to force a turnover. These are things every player can control, regardless of skill level, and they matter to us as we build our teams, our program and our culture.
Finally, we're building a program rooted in respect and character. How a player treats teammates, coaches, and officials — on and off the ice — is part of what we're looking for.
How to prepare?
Come ready to skate hard for the full session, communicate with teammates, and compete on every puck battle. That effort is noticed, and it's something every player can bring regardless of where they're starting from.