Tryouts & Information
The Esmark Stars AAA Hockey Club would like to offer team positions to the following players:
Please use the tabs below to view the appropriate division results for your player
2024-2025 ESMARK STARS AAA TRYOUTS
For more information regarding Esmark Stars AAA Hockey tryouts, please contact:
Esmark Stars AAA Hockey General Manager
Dave Kosick
dwk@thekmagroup.com
Tryouts for the 2024-2025
2024-2025 AMATEUR HOCKEY DIVISIONS
A player's division is determined by birth year, as per the USA Hockey Rulebook:
Midget 18U: 2006 to 2007 birth years
Midget 16U: 2008 birth years
Midget 15U: 2009 birth year
Bantam Major: 2010 birth year
Bantam Minor: 2011 birth year
Pee Wee Major: 2012 birth year
Pee Wee Minor: 2013 birth year
Squirt Major: 2014 & 2015 birth years
GENERAL TRYOUT INFORMATION
- All players must use the online registration. Paper registration is no longer accepted. Computers will be available at the rink during tryouts for those that do not register in advance.
- The USA Hockey IMR Number for 2024–25 is required for registration. If registering before April 1, 2024 you will be able to use the 2023-24 USA Hockey registration, but the new 2024-2025 number will be required before tryouts at "National Bound" levels or post selection at the "Non-National Bound" level. Please bring a paper copy to registration
- If the player is new to Esmark Stars AAA Hockey, a copy of his/her birth certificate will be required at tryouts.
TRYOUT DETAILS
REGISTRATION
All players must register for tryouts online and pay by credit card. (Paper registration is not available.)
To register online, you will need:
- The USA Hockey IMR Number for 2024–25 is required for registration. If registering before April 1, 2024 you will be able to use the 2023-24 USA Hockey registration, but the new 2024-2025 number will be required before tryouts at "National Bound" levels or post selection at the "Non-National Bound" level.
- Credit Card: Visa, Mastercard, or Discover
- Player Information including position, playing history, etc.
- Parent/Guardian Information
Bring to Tryouts:
- If the player is new to Esmark Stars AAA Hockey, a copy of his/her birth certificate is required at tryouts.
- Copy of the 2024-2025 season USAH IMR registration (if you registered before April 1 with the 2023-2024 number)
- Commitment Check (made payable to NHAHA) in the amount of $650)
FEES
Tier I AAA Midget tryout fee: $180
The commitment fee is $650, collected the first night of tryouts.
Tier I AAA Bantam tryout fee: $170
The commitment fee is $650, collected the first night of tryouts.
Tier I AAA Pee Wee tryout fee: $160
The commitment fee is $650, collected the first night of tryouts.
Tier I AAA Squirt tryout fee: $150
The commitment fee is $650, collected the first night of tryouts.
Unfortunately, ARAMARK/Rollover credit cannot be used to pay for registration/tryouts. You must pay online by credit card.
COMMITMENT FEES
A commitment check made payable to NHAHA in the amount of $650.00 will be collected the first night of tryouts.
This check* WILL NOT be deposited until team placement is accepted.
*Credit cards are not accepted as payment for the commitment fee.
**ARAMARK/Rollover funds" may be used to pay the commitment fee provided you have registered and complete a request form on the first night of tryouts.The NHAHA Treasurer will confirm that the funds are available prior to team placement.
The Commitment Fee is nonrefundable once team placement is accepted. If you decline placement on a team, your commitment fee check will be destroyed, unless you have submitted a stamped, self-addressed envelope and request to have check returned to you.
Players will not be placed on a team unless their commitment check/payment has been received. No Exceptions!
REFUNDS:
The tryout fee is nonrefundable, even if you do not attend all tryout sessions or decide not to play on a Esmark Stars team. The commitment fee is non refundable after team placement has been accepted.
USA Hockey registration (IMR #) for the current season is a requirement to be rostered on a team. It is not part of your season fees to Esmark Stars and is not reimbursable.
TEAM PLACEMENT
Team placement will be announced on the website shortly after the last tryout date for each division. More specific information will be supplied at tryouts. You will have 24 hours, after notification, to decline placement on a team. After the deadline, your commitment check will be deposited and will be nonrefundable.
TRYOUT POLICIES
USA HOCKEY / MID AM POLICIES
Esmark Stars AAA Hockey will adhere to all policies of USA Hockey and Mid Am in regard to tryout dates.
UNABLE TO TRYOUT POLICY
Esmark Stars AAA Hockey has a minimum of three tryout sessions in order to evaluate each player as accurately as possible. It is strongly recommended that all players attend all tryout sessions in order to facilitate this evaluation process and make it as accurate as possible.
However, it is recognized that through no fault of their own some players may not be able to attend all of the tryout sessions. In the event that a tryout session must be missed the evaluating coaches will evaluate that player as best they can from what has been observed and place that player accordingly and the parents will recognize that the evaluators have done the best evaluation possible under a handicapped situation.
If any player is unable to attend any of the sessions, his intent to play for the Esmark Stars in the next season must be shown by registering for tryouts, no later than the first night of tryouts. A doctor’s excuse or detailed letter stating why the player is unable to participate and the anticipated date he will be able to participate must be emailed to dwk@thekmagroup.com.
The Esmark Stars AAA Hockey Club reserves the right to hold supplemental tryouts to fill any and all open roster positions, post open tryouts.
Contact information for supplemental tryouts will be posted on the Esmark Stars AAA Hockey website.
Squirt Major 10U (2014-2015)
March 30, 2024 – 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 1, 2024 – 6:00 - 7:20 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 2, 2024 – 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
Pee Wee Minor 11U (2013)
March 30, 2024 – 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 1, 2024 – 6:00 - 7:20 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 2, 2024 – 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
Pee Wee Major 12U (2012)
March 30, 2024 – 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 1, 2024 – 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 2, 2024 – 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
Bantam Minor 13U (2011)
April 14, 2024 – 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 14, 2024 – 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena (Goaltenders Only)
April 15, 2024 – 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 16, 2024 – 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 17, 2024 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Session 1 - Pittsburgh Ice Arena (by invite only)
April 17, 2024 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Session 2 - Pittsburgh Ice Arena (by invite only)
Bantam Major 14U (2010)
April 14, 2024 – 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 14, 2024 – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (Goaltenders Only)
April 15, 2024 – 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 16, 2024 – 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 17, 2024 – 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (by invite only)
Midgets
Midget 15U (only) AAA - (2009 Birth Year)
April 14, 2024 – 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 14, 2024 – 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (Goaltenders Only)
April 15, 2024 – 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmage)
April 16, 2024 – 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmage)
Midget 16U AAA - (2008 Birth Years)
April 14, 2024 – 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 14, 2024 – 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (Goaltenders Only)
April 15, 2024 – 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmage)
April 16, 2024 – 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmage)
April 17, 2024 – 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (by invite only)
Midget 18U AAA - (2006 - 2007 Birth Years)
April 12, 2024 – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 13, 2024 – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (Goaltenders Only)
April 13, 2024 – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmage)
April 13, 2024 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmage)
April 13, 2024 – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmage)
April 14, 2024 – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmage)
April 14, 2024 – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmage)
2023 - 2024 Tryout Dates Announced
Feb. 13, 2024
Pittsburgh, PA - The Esmark Stars AAA Hockey Club have announced a schedule for tryout dates for their Tier I AAA teams for the 2024-25 season.
The schedule includes tryouts at the U18 Midget Major (2006-2007 birth-years), U16 Midget Minor (2008), U15 Only Midget (2009), U14 Bantam Major (2010), U13 Bantam Minor (2011), U12 Pee Wee Major (2012), U11 Pee Wee Minor (2013) and U10 Squirt (2014 & 2015).
As the oldest Tier I AAA program in the Mid-American District (founded in 1984 and continuously providing elite training and showcase opportunities for amateur hockey players since), and one of the oldest Tier I AAA programs under the USA Hockey umbrella, the Esmark Stars AAA Hockey program will be celebrating their 40th year of operation. The Stars Program offers:
* Nationally recognized program;
* Nationally recognized elite-level coaching staff;
* One team at each birth-year level;
* 2 - 3 practices per week;
* Comprehensive off-ice testing and instruction, including use of a full service gym at the rink
* Members of the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL)
* Members of the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (T1HF)
* Participate in high-end national tournaments and scheduling opportunities, selected to best showcase elite athletes;
* Great schedule (mix of league, tournament and home and home series) with elite AAA opponents from across the US and Canada
* Direct Affiliation with the NAHL and USHL;
* Past players have gone on to play hockey at every level, including (NHL, OHL, AHL, IHL, USHL, NAHL, NCAA Div. I & III, ACHA, Div. I & III).
Tryouts will be conducted at the Pittsburgh Ice Arena in New Kensington, PA.
Additional tryout information will be posted on the Esmark Stars website (www.esmarkstars.com) or can be obtained by contacting Esmark Stars General Manager Dave Kosick (dwk@thekmagroup.com).
The Esmark Stars AAA Hockey program looks forward to seeing all interested players at our upcoming tryout sessions and encourages all to "Shoot for the Stars!"
Note: Times and dates are subject to change ... please refer to website for up-to-date information.
Esmark Stars AAA Hockey
2024 – 2025 Tryout Schedule
Squirt 10U AAA - (2014 & 2015 Birth Year)
March 30, 2024: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 1, 2024: 6:00 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 2, 2024: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
Pee Wee 11U AAA - (2013 Birth Year)
March 30, 2024: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 1, 2024: 6:00 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 2, 2024: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
Pee Wee 12U AAA - (2012 Birth Year)
March 30, 2024: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 1, 2024: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 2, 2024: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Ice Arena
Bantam 13U AAA - (2011 Birth Year)
April 14, 2024: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 14, 2024: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. - (Goaltenders Only) Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 15, 2024: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 16, 2024: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 17, 2024: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Session 1 - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 17, 2024: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Session 2 - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
Bantam 14U AAA - (2010 Birth Year)
April 14, 2024: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 14, 2024: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. - (Goaltenders Only) Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 15, 2024: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 16, 2024: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 17, 2024: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
Midget 15U (only) AAA - (2009 Birth Year)
April 14, 2024: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 14, 2024: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - (Goaltenders Only) Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 15, 2024: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 16, 2024: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
Midget 16U AAA - (2008 Birth Years)
April 14, 2024: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 14, 2024: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - (Goaltenders Only) Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 15, 2024: 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 16, 2024: 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 17, 2024: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
Midget 18U AAA - (2006 - 2007 Birth Years)
April 12, 2024: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 13, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - (Goaltenders Only) Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 13, 2024: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmages)
April 13, 2024: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmages)
April 13, 2024: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmages)
April 13, 2024: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmages)
April 14, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmages)
April 14, 2024: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena (scrimmages)
Thank you for your continued interest in Esmark Stars AAA Hockey!
Note - Please continue to check the website (www.esmarkstars.com) for updated information.