The coaching staff would like to welcome players to the upcoming U16A Storm Tryouts for the 2025/2026 Season.
Please check in when arriving at the arena on Monday (May 5th @7:30) to receive your assigned jersey.
Please monitor the team website for updates throughout the tryout process. Please utilize the "Tryout Call Back List" for view of players moving on in the process and those dressing in exhibition game lineups.
For those players offered positions on the team, offer emails will be sent to the email address used when registering. The offer emails are time sensitive and must be completed within the allotted time.
What to Expect for Tryouts:
We understand that the landscape of hockey has changed this year with the open borders initiative. Players being allowed to tryout at any center they choose. Tryouts are always a stressful time for players and coaches alike. The unknown, and the fear of change will add to the stress for all of us. We feel the more you understand coming into tryouts the easier it will be to prepare. There will be a mix of players ranging from Local League, A, B as well as players coming from outside the South Oxford boundaries. All trying for a spot on the team.
What we would like to see from the players:
Stay within your ability and strengths during tryouts. If your strength is scoring, then show us you can score. If you are a “stay at home clear the front of the net” Defenceman, then show us that. Do not try to be or do something you are not used to. All successful teams are made up of character and role players. It will take all types of players including our APs to reach our goals of being a force and a top team in our loop.
Monday and Tuesday - We will be running drills to help us determine the “compete level” of everyone.
These drills will test your skill level, your strength, as well as your ability to play in tight spaces. They will also show us how you think and process directions as well as play situational hockey as it happens.
Time permitting, we will end with scrimmage where you can further showcase your abilities.
This team will be built on respect, talent, work ethic and attitude.
Bring your work ethic, bring an open mind, and bring a great attitude.
Looking forward to seeing everyone Monday night.