Tryouts
2025-26 Tryout Registration is Open
2025-26 Tryout Information
East Aurora Beast / Aurora Ice Youth Hockey will be holding tryouts for travel teams for the 2025-26 season. Aurora Ice participates in the WNYAHL Travel League.
Tryout Dates
13U - 18U Teams
13U - 18U tryouts will be held at Riverside Ice Rink, Buffalo, NY.
| DAY | DATE | START | END | LENGTH | LEVEL | LOCATION | COACH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUE | 4/8 | 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 60 | 13U | Riverside | Metz |
| TUE | 4/8 | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 60 | 14U | Riverside | Ordon |
| TUE | 4/8 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 60 | 15U | Riverside | Dannecker |
| TUE | 4/8 | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 60 | 16U | Riverside | Messing |
| WED | 4/9 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 90 | 18U | Riverside | Dennis |
| THU | 4/10 | 7:30 PM | 8:40 PM | 70 | 13U | Riverside | Metz |
| THU | 4/10 | 7:30 PM | 8:40 PM | 70 | 14U | Riverside | Ordon |
| THU | 4/10 | 8:50 PM | 10:00 PM | 70 | 15U | Riverside | Dannecker |
| THU | 4/10 | 8:50 PM | 10:00 PM | 70 | 16U | Riverside | Messing |
| FRI | 4/11 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 120 | 14U Mix | Riverside | Holst |
8U - 12U Teams
Please Note:
Tryouts for 8U - 12U teams were held March 4th - 7th. All available roster spots have been filled.
2025-26 Coaches
| Team | Birth Year | Coach | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18U TB | 2007, 2008 | Jay Dennis | 703-395-9925 |
| 16U TB | 2009 | Matt Messing | 716-310-2934 |
| 15U | 2010 | Josh Dannecker | 716-601-5235 |
| 14U TB | 2011 | Justin Ordon | 716-901-1522 |
| 14U Mixed | 2011, 2012 | Derek Holst | 716-983-3165 |
| 13U | 2012 | Matt Metz | 716-289-7261 |
| 12U Mixed | 2013, 2014 | Brian Moeller | 716-984-8820 |
| 11U | 2014 | Steve Koch | 716-228-9577 |
| 10U | 2015 | John Czaplinski | 716-270-7568 |
| 9U | 2016 | Joe Caccamise | 716-870-0734 |
| 8U | 2017 | Brian Walas | 315-292-3610 |
