2022 - 2023 LJAC Tryout and Season Information
Start dates and information for the 2022/2023 Season
LJAC Summer Update - Aug. 14, 2022
Good evening Everyone,
We hope that LJAC Draw Zone players & families are enjoying the summer holidays & terrific weather with family & friends!! The LJAC would like like to provide some updates related to Conditioning Camp, Tryouts, AGM, Season Planning, On & Off Ice Development/Training/Education, Culture, Team Building & Community Engagement and Tournaments.
Conditioning Camp - There are just a few spots remaining for the LJAC Conditioning Camp sessions that are scheduled for Aug. 22-25. Please register at http://LeducJuniorAthleticClub.rampregistrations.com
U15 AAA - August 28th **Tryout times along with groups and format will be published on August 24th. There will be 3 ice times before the player movement process commences**
U15AAA: Season starts Sept 30 and ends March 5, 2023
League Showcase: Feb. 2-5, 2023 hosted by LJAC
Medicine Hat Hockey Hounds Tournament: Nov. 17-20, 2022
NAX Western Canadian Crown: January 19-22, 2023
Practice days and times for the 2022 - 2023 season once teams are finalized:
Tuesdays - 7:45pm - 9:00pm Aspen Arena LRC - On Ice Skill Development with Making Stridz and Goalie Instructor Ty Rimmer. Off Ice Training at the LRC. Some weeks we will have players from each of the 3 teams split up by position and join together to maximize on ice development.
Thursdays - 7:15pm - 8:30pm Aspen Arena LRC
Fridays - Time and location to be confirmed
League Updates: 34 regular season games. 3 vs 3 5min OT format with the winner receiving 2 pts for a win and the loser receiving 1 pt for a loss. Tie game will result in 1 pt per team. Playoffs will consist of the top 8 teams in each division.
Please note times and days are tentative and could change between now and the start of your first team practice.
U17 AAA - September 6th ** Please note that U17 players will attend the U18 tryouts before attending the U17 tryouts. Players will be given tryout information for the U17 team if and or when a player release occurs**
U17AAA: Season starts Oct 7 and ends March 12, 2023
League Showcase: Dec. 2-4, 2022 Cochrane
Okanagan Classic: Dec. 28-31, 2022 @ Kelowna
Practice days and times for the 2022 - 2023 season once teams are finalized:
Tuesdays - 6:15pm - 7:30pm Aspen Arena LRC - On Ice Skill Development with Making Stridz and Goalie Instructor Ty Rimmer. Off Ice Training at the LRC. Some weeks we will have players from each of the 3 teams split up by position and join together to maximize on ice development.
Thursdays - 8:45pm - 10:00pm Aspen Arena LRC
Fridays - Time and location to be confirmed
League Updates: 34 regular season games. 3 vs 3 5min OT format with the winner receiving 2 pts for a win and the loser receiving 1 pt for a loss. Tie game will result in 1 pt per team. Playoffs will consist of the top 8 teams in each division.
Please note times and days are tentative and could change between now and the start of your first team practice.
U18 AAA - September 2nd **Tryout times along with groups and format will be published on August 29th. There will be 3 ice times before the player movement process commences**
U18AAA: Season starts Sept 30 and ends Feb 19th, 2023
U18AAA League Showcase: Oct. 8-9, 2022 St. Albert
Monctonian AAA Challenge: Nov. 17-20, 2022 @ Moncton, New Brunswick (more information to be sent out in the next week)
Macs Tournament ** If successful in qualifying** Dec 26-Jan 1
Practice days and times for the 2022 - 2023 season once teams are finalized:
Tuesdays - 4:30pm - 6:00pm Aspen Arena LRC - On Ice Skill Development with Making Stridz and Goalie Instructor Ty Rimmer. Off Ice Training at the LRC. Some weeks we will have players from each of the 3 teams split up by position and join together to maximize on ice development.
Thursdays - 4:15pm - 5:30pm Aspen Arena LRC
Fridays - 4:15pm - 5:45pm Aspen Arena LRC
League Updates: 38 regular season games. 3 vs 3 5min OT format with the winner receiving 2 pts for a win and the loser receiving 1 pt for a loss. Tie game will result in 1 pt per team. Also, most games will consist of 2 referees and 2 linesmen. No player changes on icing to occur. Playoffs will consist of the top 6 teams in each division.
**Please note times and days are tentative and could change between now and the start of your first team practice.**
Annual General Meeting - Wednesday, August 31 @ 5:30pm @ LRC LPH Boardroom
Season Planning, On & Off Ice Development/Training/Education, Culture, Team Building & Community Engagement- LJAC Directors & Head Coaches have been busy planning, meeting and preparing for the upcoming 2022/23 AEHL Season.
Looking forward to the upcoming 2022/23 LJAC Hockey Season!
You can register for tryouts by clicking here
If you have any questions please feel free to contact ljacoilkings@gmail.com
