What is the difference between the draft and the pool?
The “pool” consists of those players without school teams or those who have been cut from their school team, have registered for the draft and have paid the draft deposit.
The “draft” is when Varsity and JV General Managers pick players from the pool to complete their rosters. Also at the Draft, Freshman teams will be assigned freshmen players from the pool by the league on an as-needed basis.
Depending on the number of players in the pool, there may be an on-ice session for coaches to evaluate players. Players in the pool will be notified if there will be an on-ice session.
Who can enter the draft/pool?
Any player that does not have a team in his school district may enter the draft. If there is a team in you school district YOU MUST TRYOUT FOR YOU SCHOOL TEAM. If you are cut by your school team you may enter the draft/pool with a cut slip from your team’s General Manager. If you do not attend your local team’s tryout you will not be eligible to enter the draft/pool.
When is the draft?
The draft is held in early September. The exact date will be posted in the NEWS section when it becomes available.
How do I enter the draft/pool?
Just fill out the on-line draft form including your credit card deposit.
What if I miss registering for the draft?
Don’t, you may not be able to play in the upcoming season.
I entered the draft/pool last year, do I have to reenter?
No*, you can go back to the team that drafted you or the team you were assigned to as long as you go back to your home school district for a tryout first . If you do not tryout for your home school districts team you will not be eligible to play for the upcoming season even if your local school can not field a team at your level. If your local school has tryouts you must attend.
*If you are moving up to JV from Freshman, you must reenter the draft.
What happens if I enter the draft/pool and I don't play for the team I am selected by?
You will forfeit your deposit. You will not be able to play high school ice hockey for the coming season.