Mites - 2025-26

2025 - 2026 Mites

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 Evaluation Process:

          All registered players will be evaluated over two practices. They will then be assigned a team based on their ability and age for the season. Depending on the number of players will determine the total number of teams that are formed. 

Evaluation Dates/Times:

               - MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8 - 5pm @ Utica University Nexus Center

               - WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10 - 5pm @ Utica University Nexus Center

                ** Must register for the season before evaluations begin **

Season Overview:

- Practices Monday & Wednesday - 5pm - 6pm 

- Half-Ice Team Specific practices 

- Focus on skill development and Foundational Pathway to Tier One/AAA Hockey

- 35+ game schedule - includes local tournaments and one away tournament

- State of the Art facility 

- Opportunities to be around Professional & College players and coaches throughout the season

- Competitive Registration Price 

- No additional requirement for Volunteering, concessions or raffle sales.  

- Team Breakdown (Depending on total number of players)

       Blue Mites - entry level mite team that introduces first time mite players to skill based practicing while teaching gameplay scenarios through weekend competition. 

      White Mites - second to third year mites that expand their skating and shooting skills during the week while advancing gameplay concepts during competitive contests.

      Red Mites - third to final year of mites that will develop skills and techniques to get ready for full-ice competition the following year. This is considered a competitive group that will be pushed to be their best on and off the ice.

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