The Wooster Youth Hockey League

In 2005, The Wooster Hockey and Skating Club became a member of the Cleveland Suburban Hockey League (CSHL). The Wooster Blades Hockey teams play as part of the CSHL.   This is the highest level of organized hockey in this area for all levels and age groups.  We play teams from surrounding communities ranging from Columbus to Mentor and all points in between.  Pre-season starts the last week of September this year, with practices starting the first week of September.  Preseason results/standings are used to determine regular season team placement within different levels of play ranging from B2, B1, A3, A2, A1, AA, with AA being the highest level of play within the CSHL.  Regular season play starts some time in late November.  Regular season play ends around Mid-February, with the last two weekends in February designated as playoff weekends.

Other Opportunities for Ice:  In past years, there were a number of extra hockey sessions throughout the season.  Some of these clinics are offered at no additional cost while others are pay as you go.  We expect to have similar types of opportunities this year.  Examples of past years extras are:

Clinic by Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
Clinic by Cleveland Barons (Junior Pro)
Goalie Clinic by St. Edwards High School (13 time Ohio State Champs)
Power Skating Clinics
Floor Hockey
Bring Friend Clinics
Playing between periods of the Blue Jackets and Ohio State Buckeyes games.


Half Ice Hockey: Depending on the number of kids and their skill levels, half ice games may be offered throughout the season. Pay each time you play. There will be various clinics run by the league on to be scheduled as time permits and demand requires. This is also pay as you play. The rink also runs skating lessons, which you pay for in 6 or 8 weeks sessions usually. This level is primarily for beginners and younger kids.

Levels of Play

Mite: This age group is 8 and under.  Practice starts the first week in September.  Games are on weekends. Most home games will be on Saturdays. This is 8 and under for new and experienced players.  We will have Three Teams playing at this level for the 2006 – 2007 season.

Squirt: This age group is 9 and 10 year olds.  Practice starts the first week in September.  Games are on weekends. Most home games will be on Saturdays.  We hope to have two teams playing at this level for the 2006 – 2007 season

Peewee: This age group is 11 and 12 year olds.  Practice starts the first week in September. Games are on the weekends.  Most home games will be on Saturdays.

Bantam: This age group is 13 and 14 year olds.  Practice starts the first week in September.  Games are on the weekends.  Most home games will be on Saturdays.

High School Club Team: In 2005, we started a High School Club Team through Wooster High School.  They participate in the North Coast High School Hockey League.  This club team picks up ages ranging from 14 through 17.  We are excited to have this club team start and have something for our younger kids to look forward to in years to come.

Ages are used to determine the groups of play for all kids.  Your child’s age by 12/31/2006 will be used to determine which group you would fit into as outlined below

Contacts
Paul Kubiak
League President – Cell: 330-465-1453

Jim Muprhy
Scheduling Coordinator/Coach – Cell: 330-465-3513

Paul Critzer
Coaching Director – Cell: 330-350-0168

Created By Michael Jeffers and Antonio D'Intino at WCSCC, IT Media