Pittsburgh, PA - The Esmark Stars AAA Hockey Program returns to action this weekend, Sept 30 - Oct 1, as seven of the eight Esmark Stars teams (U18, U16, U15, U13, U12 Red, U12 White and U11) hit the ice for exciting action.

The U11 Pee Wee Minor Stars will entertain the Red Bank Generals in a pair of T1HF games at the Pittsburgh Ice Arena. Face-offs are set for Saturday, at 12:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

The U12 White Stars will return to Pittsburgh and the friendly confines of Pittsburgh Ice Arena for four T1HF games this weekend. On Saturday they play host to a pair of games versus the Revolution Elite. Face-offs are set for 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. On Sunday the Stars will face the Red Bank Generals in a pair of games. Face-offs are set for 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

The U12 Red Stars will welcome the Mercer Chiefs Pee Wee Major squad to Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Ice Arena for a pair of T1HF games on Saturday. Face-offs are set for 1:00 and 7:00 p.m.

The 13U Bantam Minor Stars will welcome the Jersey Hitmen to Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Ice Arena for a pair of T1HF games on Saturday. Face-offs are set for 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. On Sunday, the U13 Stars will square-off with the Buffalo Regals SCTA squad at 9:00 a.m.

Meanwhile, the Stars three Midget teams will travel to Cleveland for a pair of games versus the Cleveland Barons this weekend.

The U15 Midget Minor Stars (6-5-0-0) will hook-up with the Barons for a pair of games on Saturday at the Barons Bus Arena in Cleveland, 11:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m . 

The U16 Midget Minor Stars (10-1-0-1) will hook-up with the Barons at the Barons Bus Arena in Cleveland on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. and then again on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

And the U18 Midget Major Stars (12-2-0-0) will hook-up with the Barons at the Barons Bus Arena in Cleveland on Saturday at 1:45 p.m. and then again on Sunday at 10:25 a.m.

The U10 Stars will enjoy an off weekend.