2026/2027 Season Information

U9 - Intro to Hockey Program

2018 & 2019 Born Players

Player Groupings:
Will be listed under the 2026 Tryout Page
Servus Pre-Skate Sessions:
Dates TBD. Each participant will be assigned to attend one pre-skate session.
Evaluation Sessions:
Dates TBD
Team selection will occur once all evaluation sessions have been completed.
Team Drafting:
- Players will be split into 3 Groups (If numbers allow). Teams will draft once coaches have been secured for all teams. (Female Team will participate in Black Group)
First Team Practices:
Scheduled on or around fist week of October.

Teams are paired with one other team for all practices.
Games are played in a half-ice format against other teams of the same tier. (Full ice games to begin TBD.)
Weekly Ice Schedule:
- 1 practice (scheduled Monday through Thursday)
- 1 game (scheduled Friday through Sunday)
Teams may book additional ice time at their discretion (subject to availability).
Teams are permitted to participate in up to 2 tournaments over the course of the season.

Shift Length: 2-minute buzzard shifts
Scoring: No scores are recorded
Coach Participation:
- One coach from each team on the ice at each end
- Referees present during games
- Remaining coaches manage player benches and gate operations
Gameplay Format: 4-on-4 or 3-on-3
Goaltending: All players will have an opportunity to play as goalie