April 16, 2024

Pittsburgh, PA - Tryouts for the 2024-25 season for the Esmark Stars AAA Hockey program are underway.

Players who have not attended a session yet are still welcome to participate in remaining sessions. There is no penalty for missing the first session.

The remaining tryout schedule includes tryouts at the U16 Midget Minor (2008), U15 Only Midget (2009), U14 Bantam Major (2010), U13 Bantam Minor (2011) levels ... all national-bound levels.

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 are being 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

Midget 18U AAA - (2006 - 2007 Birth Years)

Tryouts have been completed

Midget 16U AAA - (2008 Birth Years)

April 16, 2024: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 17, 2024: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena

Midget 15U (only) AAA - (2009 Birth Year)

April 16, 2024: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 17, 2024: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena

Bantam 14U AAA - (2010 Birth Year)

April 16, 2024: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena
April 17, 2024: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena

Bantam 13U AAA - (2011 Birth Year)

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. - Pittsburgh Ice Arena

Pee Wee 12U AAA - (2012 Birth Year)

Tryouts have been completed

Pee Wee 11U AAA - (2013 Birth Year)

Tryouts have been completed

Squirt 10U AAA - (2014 & 2015 Birth Year)

Tryouts have been completed

Thank you for your continued interest in Esmark Stars AAA Hockey!

Note - Please continue to check the website (www.esmarkstars.com) for updated information.