2021-2022 U16 Minor Team Information
- The U16 Minor team will play at the Tier II level
- U16 Minor Team is open to birth years 2005 to 2007
- Season will run from early June to Thanksgiving.
- Excluding tournaments, the team will break from December to February and pick up for the CHC States and pending qualification, New England Regionals and USA Hockey National Championships.
- The coaching will focus on player development through high-level training and competition
U16 Tryout Information
Tryout #1
Sunday, March 21 @ 2:40 PM - 3:55 PM
Tryout #2
Wednesday, May 26 @ Shelton
6:30 PM -- A-M
7:30 PM -- N-Z
Tryout #3
Saturday, June 5 @ Shelton
6:30 PM -- A-M
7:30 PM -- N-Z
Tryout #4
Sunday, June 6 @ Shelton
8:00 AM -- Group 1
9:00 AM -- Group 2
Tryout #1
Sunday, March 21 @ 2:40 PM - 3:55 PM
Tryout #2
Wednesday, May 26 @ Shelton
6:30 PM -- A-M
7:30 PM -- N-Z
Tryout #3
Saturday, June 5 @ Shelton
6:30 PM -- A-M
7:30 PM -- N-Z
Tryout #4
Sunday, June 6 @ Shelton
8:00 AM -- Group 1
9:00 AM -- Group 2
Vault Summer Training Program
The season begins in early June with the 6th Annual Vault Summer Training Program.
Over a three month period, players will receive approximately 100 hours of on-ice skills training. The Vault focuses on individual skills development, small games, and game situational training.
All sessions are led by former and current female college players. The 2020 Vault coaching staff includes 13 current and former female NCAA Division I and III players. For a sample of the tempo and pace of our practices, check out the video or our Vault Training blog pages: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017.
A sample weekly schedule can be found below:
The season begins in early June with the 6th Annual Vault Summer Training Program.
Over a three month period, players will receive approximately 100 hours of on-ice skills training. The Vault focuses on individual skills development, small games, and game situational training.
All sessions are led by former and current female college players. The 2020 Vault coaching staff includes 13 current and former female NCAA Division I and III players. For a sample of the tempo and pace of our practices, check out the video or our Vault Training blog pages: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017.
A sample weekly schedule can be found below:
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Vault Prep School Exposure Series
Throughout the course of the summer, players will participate in the Vault Prep School Exposure Series in which various sessions are led by New England Prep School coaches. Click here to read more. Past Participating Schools & Coaches Include:
The 2021 lineup will be announced in late Spring. |
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Vault College Clinic Series
Sessions led by NCAA Division I and III coaches. 2019 featured Brown University, College of the Holy Cross, and Middlebury College. The 2020 lineup will be announced in the Spring. Click here to read more.
**The Vault College Clinic Series sessions are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number and age. |
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Regular Season Practice & Game Schedule
Each week, the team will have 2-3 practices with each practice scheduled for one hour and fifteen minutes. Practices will build on the skills development initiated at the Vault.
From September to November, games will be played on Sunday's. Depending on the make-up of the team, games on Saturday's may be scheduled.
We intend to participate in the following tournaments and showcases:
Each week, the team will have 2-3 practices with each practice scheduled for one hour and fifteen minutes. Practices will build on the skills development initiated at the Vault.
From September to November, games will be played on Sunday's. Depending on the make-up of the team, games on Saturday's may be scheduled.
We intend to participate in the following tournaments and showcases:
Date |
Event |
Location |
July 2021 |
Beantown Classic |
Marlborough, MA |
November 2021 |
Cranberry Classic |
Marion, MA |
December 2021 |
Islanders Holiday Fest |
North Andover, MA |
Feb/Mar 2022 |
CHC State Championships |
Connecticut |
March 2022 |
New England Tier II Regional Tournament ** |
TBD |
March 2022 |
USA Hockey Tier II National Championships ** |
West Chester, PA |
** upon qualification
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