Aug 21, 2025 | Graham Seabrook | 35 views
U9 T2 2025-2026 season
Hello,
My name is Graham Seabrook, and I will be serving as the head coach for the U9 Tier 2 MD hockey team this season. The following are details regarding tryouts, ice times and tournaments.Tryouts
The tryout process will consist of 5 sessions, which will begin after the 4 prep skates. These sessions will include various drills and scrimmage opportunities to assess your child’s skills, teamwork, and coachability. The U9 Tier 2 MD team tryout times are as follows:
- Wednesday, September 10, 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm Carling A
- Friday, September 12, 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm Carling A
- Saturday, September 13, 9:30 am or 10:30 am, Carling B
- Sunday, September 14, 8:00 am or 9:00 am, Carling A
- Tuesday, September 16, 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm, Carling B
Note: while two hours of ice time are scheduled for each session, players will be split by last name for the first three tryouts. More information on ice times will be shared shortly once registration has closed.
Team Selection Process
Following the third tryout, we will announce the initial releases. Please reference the news tab on the U9-T1 and U9-T2 website for this information. Players who are released and therefore not selected to continue with MD tryouts will be invited to participate in house league assessments. After the 5 sessions, we will select the players to join the team. The official team roster will be finalized on September 17th. It is important to prepare your child for all possible outcomes during this time. We understand that this period can be both exciting and stressful for parents and players alike. We want to assure you that we will do our best to communicate openly and transparently throughout the tryout process to mitigate some of this stress.
Regular Season Ice Time
The season will start Thursday September 18th with 4 development (practice) skates. Typically, there will be two practices and one game per week, with practices generally on Mondays at 5:30 pm and Thursday’s at 6:30 pm at Carling arena. More information on games will be added to the calendar in September.
Tournaments
We will be entering 4 tournaments:
- North London Nazem Kadri Tournament, London, November 21-23
- U9 Full Ice Championship, Belle River, January 16-18
- Boston Pizza Cup, St. Thomas February 20-22
- Alliance Championship Weekend, Cambridge, March 26-29
Should you decide that the U9 Tier 2 MD Team would not be a good fit for your child, due to the time commitment, financial commitment, or for any other reason, please let me know before I pick the team. Otherwise, I assume you understand the information provided. If there are any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the rink in September.
Graham Seabrook
[email protected]