Teams, Coaches, & Tryout Schedule
For the 2023-24 season, we have assembled a coaching staff comprised of top coaching talent from across the region, many of whom played the game at the highest levels including the NHL, AHL and European professional leagues. Our coaching staff follows age-specific development plans designed to provide players with the ability to achieve their individual potential while emphasizing the team-first environment. Our development program design is led by our Hockey General Manager, Francois Methot, with consultation from our Hockey Development Group that includes former NHL players Stephen Gionta and Nathan Paetsch.
Girls Only Teams
| TEAM | BIRTH YEAR | COACH | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | Location | MORE INFO |
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| 14U Tier I TB | 2009 & 2010 | Stephen Gionta | Apr. 4 at 6:00 p.m | Apr. 5 at 6:00 p.m | Rochester Ice Center | |
| 14U Tier I NTB | 2009 & 2010 | Scott McDonald | Apr. 4 at 6:00 p.m | Apr. 5 at 6:00 p.m | Rochester Ice Center | |
| 14U Tier II NTB | 2009 & 2010 | Robert DiNicola | Apr. 4 at 6:00 p.m | Apr. 5 at 6:00 p.m | Rochester Ice Center | |
| 16U Tier I TB | 2007 & 2008 | Ally Gibson & Francois Methot | Apr. 4 at 7:45 p.m | Apr. 5 at 7:45 p.m | Rochester Ice Center | |
| 19U * | 2006 - 2003 | Bridget Hamlin | Apr. 4 at 7:45 p.m | Apr. 5 at 7:45 p.m | Rochester Ice Center |
* Note: We will determine the level of the team's competition once the teams have been formed after tryouts.
8U Mite Teams (2015 - 2017)
8 and Under teams are classified into three levels know as Red, White, and Blue. These levels are used to estimate an individual team's competitiveness when scheduling games.
Red (Advanced) classification implies the highest level of competition and the players tend to be the players who've been playing for a few years already and intend on playing travel hockey when they get to 9U level.
We offer a 7U Red Team and an 8U Red Team each season. The Red teams programming includes extra training throughout the season and opportunities to play full-ice hockey at the LECOM Harborcenter Mite League in Buffalo, NY.
8U Mite Evaluations for all our 8U Mite teams, including red, white, and blue levels will be held on March 16, 2023 at Rochester Ice Center. Contact Mite Director, Ryan Gage for questions.
8U Mite Team Evaluations
| Group | Who | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New to Mites: (8U) i.e. Doodle Bugs!, Pre-Mite, Intro to Hockey or Pony | 3/16/2023 | 5:15 PM | Rochester Ice Center |
| 2 | Returning to Mites (8U) 2017 & 2016 birth years | 3/16/2023 | 6:15 PM | Rochester Ice Center |
| 3 | Returning to Mites (8U) 2015 birth year | 3/16/2023 | 7:15 PM | Rochester Ice Center |
Squirt 9U & 10U Travel Teams
| TEAM | BIRTH YEAR | COACH | DAY 1 - 2/28/23 | DAY 2 - 3/1/23 | DAY 3 - 3/2/23 | DAY 4 - 3/3/23 | MORE INFO |
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PEEWEE 11U & 12U TRAVEL TEAMS
| TEAM | BIRTH YEAR | COACH | Date and Time | Location | MORE INFO and Registration |
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BANTAM 13U & 14U TRAVEL TEAMS
| TEAM | BIRTH YEAR | COACH | DAY 1 - 4/4/23 | DAY 2 - 4/5/23 | DAY 3 - 4/6/23 | DAY 4 - 4/7/23 | MORE INFO |
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| 13U AAA | 2010 | 5:15 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
5:15 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
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| 13U AA1 | 2010 | Mike Beale | -- | -- | 5:30 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
5:30 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
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| 13U AA2 | 2010 | Steve Bottoni | -- | -- | 5:30 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
5:30 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
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| 13U AA3 * | 2010 | TBD | |||||
| 14U AAA TB | 2009 | Shawn Wilkins | 6:30 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
6:30 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
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| 14U AA1 | 2009 | Jason Simmons | -- | -- | 6:00 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
6:00 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
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| 14U AA2 | 2009 | Jaeson Rene | -- | -- | 6:00 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
6:00 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
* Note: We will form a third 13U AA team or a 14U AA Mixed-age team if there is enough interest and coaching available. This will be determined the week of tryouts.
MIDGET 15O, 16U, and 18U TRAVEL TEAMS
| TEAM | BIRTH YEAR | COACH | DAY 1 - 4/4/23 | DAY 2 - 4/5/23 | DAY 3 - 4/6/23 | DAY 4 - 4/7/23 | MORE INFO |
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| 15O AAA TB | 2008 | Trevor Dennis | 7:15 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
7:15 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
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| 15U AA1 | 2008 | Dave Andreatta | -- | -- | 6:45 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
6:45 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
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| 15U AA2 | 2008 | Steve Shufelt | -- | -- | 6:45 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
6:45 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
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| 16U AAA | 2007 | Jimmy DiLibetto & Jason MacBride |
8:30 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
8:30 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
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| 16U AA1 | 2007 | Nick Pierandri | -- | -- | 7:15 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
7:15 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
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| 16U AA Mixed | 2007 & 2008 | Mike Napieralski | **See details below** | -- | -- | ||
| 18U AAA | 2005 & 2006 | Jeff Smith | 9:00 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
9:00 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
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| 18U AA | 2005 & 2006 | Matt Mang | 9:00 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
9:00 p.m. Rochester Ice Center |
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** 16U AA Mixed Team will hold a one-day tryout of Saturday, April 8 at 10:00 a.m. at Rochester Ice Center. For more details, click here.
HOUSE TEAMS 10U-18U
We plan to field multiple teams at each age group and each level (red, white, blue). To learn more about our House hockey program click here; or please contact Lynn Mcclenin with questions.
10U House Evaluation (2013 & 2014)
- 3/14 at 6:10 p.m. @ Rochester Ice Center
- 3/15 at 6:10 p.m. @ Rochester Ice Center
12U House Evaluation (2011 & 2012)
- 3/14 at 7:25 p.m. @ Rochester Ice Center
- 3/15 at 7:25 p.m. @ Rochester Ice Center
14U House Evaluation (2009 & 2010)
- 4/10 at 7:00 p.m. @ Rochester Ice Center
- 4/11 at 7:00 p.m. @ Rochester Ice Center
18U House Evaluations (2005 - 2008)
- 4/10 at 8:15 p.m. @ Rochester Ice Center
- 4/11 at 8:15 p.m. @ Rochester Ice Center
