2019 Spring Highlights & Awards
Girls U10 Champions at the Spring Detroit Thunderbird Tournament
The Wilmette Hockey Association is proud to announce that the club has been awarded a Pee Wee Minor team (2008 Birthyear) for the Central States Developmental Hockey League (CSDL) for the 2019-2020 hockey season.
Joining the WHA in the Pee Wee Minor Division are: Affton, Blues, Bruins, Bulldogs, Chargers, Chesterfield, Falcons, Hawks, Icedogs, Jets, Leafs, Sabres, St.Peters, Wilmette.
This accomplishment is a direct result of our talented players’ continued commitment to hockey development, our coaching staff and their supportive families.
We look forward to a competitive season ahead.
The New Trier Hockey Club reminds you to save the date JULY 27th for the Alex Pegler Goal and Assist fundraiser at NSIA starting at 4pm.
All Wilmette and Winnetka players come join us at NSIA and "skate with the NT Trevian players" starting at 4pm.
All NT Alumni players come join us at NSIA for the ALUMNI game which follows the "skate with the Trevians" .... Alumni game starting at approx 5:15 pm.
Stay for the whole day from 4-10pm. In addition to hockey there will be BBQ, Live music and Silent Auction items. Tons of signed and unique items for hockey fans of all ages, parents and families.
Registration will be through the New Trier Hockey site, starting at the end of May. Take advantage of EARLY BIRD Pricing which ends June 15th.
$82 Early bird pricing for families in honor of #82 Alex Pegler. Individual Alumni skaters prices to be posted on New Trier hockey website individually and there will be separate signups for the "skate with the Trevians" and the "Alumni game" portions of the fundraiser. (along with general event sign up).
Lets kick off the New Trier Hockey Season with a bang, connect with new families coming into the program and support the inaugural Alex Pegler Goal & Assist fundraiser on July 27th at NSIA. You can also contribute directly to he Goal & Assist fund online at www.newtrierhockey.com once the event registrations are live and posted, hopefully by June 1.
Go NT...GO #82
New Trier Green and Loyola Gold will be playing for the Illinois State High School Championship at the United Center, Friday, March 22nd, starting at 7:30pm. Come experience one of the best rivalries around, with both sides bringing their fan base creating an electric and entertaining atmosphere. Tickets are $5 and parking is free. Link to purchase tickets through Ticketmaster is available HERE.
Come down earlier for the Girls State Championship with #2 New Trier playing against #1 Fenwick starting at 4:30pm.
Cheer on Wilmette Hockey alumni playing for Green, Gold, and NT Girls! Players listed below are former Braves. Wear our red game jersey to show support!
Representing New Trier:
Michael Brunso
Jack Eggemeyer
Ryan Gallagher
Thomas Kempf
Dylan Kochman
Mac Zelazny
Representing Loyola:
Owen Boersma
Eagan Callahan
Matthew Choate
Eamon O'Brien
Representing NT Girls:
Camryn Browne
Amy Griffin
Elizabeth McLane
Serena Seiple
Sabrina Shvartsman
Try Out Process
- Fresh Start / Equal Opportunity
- Kids must complete and earn spot
- Nobody owns a Spot on the Team
- There are no “two-year contracts”
Try Out Criteria
- Productivity
- Battles Won
- Decisions
- Skills
- Coach-ability
- Character/Leadership
- Past Playing History (via Scouting Reports)
- Team Roster Balance
Try Out Event Platform
- Apples to Apples Competition Platforms
- Who wins the battle?
- 1 on 1’s
- Battles in the corner
- Cross Ice Games
- FullIce 4 on 4
Try Out Process: Deliberations
- Meeting after Every Tryout Session
- Define Reasons Player Makes Team
- Challenged by Colleagues
- Reference Scouting Reports
- Contact Past Coaches
- Conflict of Interests—Abstain
- Board Member Witness
PREDICTING SPORTS
- We Work Hard to Get It Right.
- Proud of the WHA Process.
- Sports are Fluid. Mistakes are made.
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