U9
2026/2027 Season Information
U9 - Intro to Hockey Program
2018 & 2019 Born Players
Timeline & Key Dates
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Player Groupings:
Will be listed under the 2026 Tryout Page -
Servus Pre-Skate Sessions:
Dates TBD. Each participant will be assigned to attend one pre-skate session. -
Evaluation Sessions:
Dates TBD
Team selection will occur once all evaluation sessions have been completed. -
Team Drafting:
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Players will be split into 3 Groups (If numbers allow). Teams will draft once coaches have been secured for all teams. (Female Team will participate in Black Group)
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First Team Practices:
Scheduled on or around fist week of October.
Program Structure
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Teams are paired with one other team for all practices.
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Games are played in a half-ice format against other teams of the same tier. (Full ice games to begin TBD.)
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Weekly Ice Schedule:
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1 practice (scheduled Monday through Thursday)
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1 game (scheduled Friday through Sunday)
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Teams may book additional ice time at their discretion (subject to availability).
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Teams are permitted to participate in up to 2 tournaments over the course of the season.
Hockey Alberta - Intro to Hockey Game Model
Half-Ice Game Format
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Shift Length: 2-minute buzzard shifts
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Scoring: No scores are recorded
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Coach Participation:
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One coach from each team on the ice at each end
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Referees present during games
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Remaining coaches manage player benches and gate operations
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Gameplay Format: 4-on-4 or 3-on-3
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Goaltending: All players will have an opportunity to play as goalie
Hockey Alberta Intro to Hockey Model
