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Important Spring 2026 Season Dates

FREE pre-season PLAYER CLINICS (Everyone welcome)

• Saturdays, Jan. 31, Feb. 7 & 14 (9am - noon)
  • 9:00am to 10:00am: One-on-One instruction for Mites (8 and under) & Squirts (10 and under) by Coaches and Youth Mentors. Beginners of any age are welcome.
  • 10:00am to 11:00am: Skating lessons and fun games for Mites (8 and under) & Squirts (10 and under).
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm: Peewees (12 and under) & Bantams (18 and under) - a couple of fun drills and scrimmage
    • Full gear available to borrow during the clinics
    • Bring water & snacks
    • Limited gear for sale
    • ASKING FOR VOLUNTEERS for Clinics. please sign up here to help out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F49ACAF23A2FB6-61871108-saturday

Player Assessments

• Tues., Feb. 17^th - PWs 6-7:15pm, Bantams 7:30-8:30pm
• Sat., Feb. 21^st - Mites 9-10:15am & Squirts 10:30am-Noon
• Mon., Feb. 23rd - 6pm -  Assessment makeup time for all divisions
  

Mandatory Coaches & Referee Training

• Sat. March 7th - 10am - 12pm - Mandatory Coaches and Referee Training @ MLK Hockey Rink. - More info here.

SPRING SEASON PRACTICES & GAMES

• Thursday, Mar. 5^th – First Bantam Practice.

• Week of Mar. 9^th– First Bantam games & practices begin all divisions

  • Mites (8U) (Practices 5:30-6:30 pm, M or Th)
  • Squirts - (10U) (Practices 6:30-7:30 pm, M, T, Th)
  • Peewees - (12U) (Practices 7:30-8:30 pm, M, T, Th)
  • Bantams - (13+) (Practices 8:30-9:30 pm, M or Th)

• Tuesday, Mar. 10^th  - OPENING DAY for Bantams

• Saturday, Mar. 14th - OPENING DAY for Mites, Squirts, PWs

• Saturday, Apr. 4^th – No games due to Easter (Practices will be held the week prior)

• Tuesday, May 19th – Bantam Play-offs & Senior Recognition night

• Saturday, May 23^rd - No games due to Memorial Day (Practices will be held the week prior)

• Tuesday, May 26th  - Bantam Championship Game

• Saturday, Jun. 6^th - Playoffs (Mites, Squirts, PWs)

• Sunday, Jun. 7^th - Championship Sunday (Mites, squirts, PW's)

Game Prep (Important!)

• Bring extra water especially if the weather is warm
• Players should always wear light clothing under their gear
• Sticks where the blade measures less than 1.75" are not allowed to be used for games
• HOME team to provide one volunteer to help at the score booth
• Goaltenders to arrive 30 min. before game time to get ready for warm-ups, everyone else arrive at least 20 min. (parking can be an issue)

TCIHL Required Gear

• In-line Hockey Skates
• Shin Guards
• Protective Hockey Girdle (+ cup for boys)
• Elbow Pads
• Hockey Gloves
• Hockey Pants (not enforced 1st week)
• Helmet
• Stick (ABS blade is best)
• Shoulder Pads (optional, but highly recommended)