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If you are planning on attending Bison Hockey tryouts, please fill out the Pre-Registration Form.
All tryouts will be held at North Buffalo Rink - 156 Tacoma Ave
Tryout Fee $20 which covers for both nights. A $150 deposit will be required at signing. Cash, Check or Credit Card will be accepted for payment.
| TIME | TEAM | COACH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00-5:50pm | Bantam Minor - Casey (2010) | Steve Casey | caseys88@aol.com |
| 5:00-5:50pm | Bantam Major - Hallifax (2009) | Chuck Hallifax | challifax9@gmail.com |
| 6:00-6:50pm | Girls 16U - Waszkielewicz (2007-2008) | Bill Waskielewicz | bisongirls16U@yahoo.com |
| 6:00-6:50pm | Girls 14U NTB | based on player interest | jprintz@bisonhockey.net |
| 7:00-7:50pm | Midget 15U - Wheeler (2008) | Jerry Wheeler | icecoachjw@aol.com |
| 8:00-8:50pm | Midget 15U - Kaifas (2008) | Glenn Kaifas | glennkaifas@gmail.com |
| 8:00-8:50pm | Midget 16U TB -Klapp (2007) | Andrew Klapp | klappa@canisius.edu |
| 9:00-9:50pm | Midget 18U NTB (2005-2006) | Brandon Pafk | bpafk1@gmail.com |
| 9:00-9:50pm | Midget 18U TB (2005-2006) | Jason Guenther | jasonguenther26@yahoo.com |
| TIME | TEAM | COACH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00-5:50pm | Bantam Minor - Casey (2010) | Steve Casey | caseys88@aol.com |
| 5:00-5:50pm | Bantam Major - Hallifax (2009) | Chuck Hallifax | challifax9@gmail.com |
| 6:00-6:50pm | Girls 16U - Waszkielewicz (2007-2008) | Bill Waskielewicz | bisongirls16U@yahoo.com |
| 7:00-7:50pm | Midget 15U - Wheeler (2008) | Jerry Wheeler | icecoachjw@aol.com |
| 8:00-8:50pm | Midget 15U - Kaifas (2008) | Glenn Kaifas | glennkaifas@gmail.com |
| 8:00-8:50pm | Midget 16U TB - Klapp (2007) | Andrew Klapp | klappa@canisius.edu |
| 9:00-9:50pm | Midget 18U NTB (2005-2006) | Brandon Pafk | bpafk1@gmail.com |
| 9:00-9:50pm | Midget 18U TB (2005-2006) | Jason Guenther | jasonguenther26@yahoo.com |
Tryout Fee $20 which covers both nights. A $150 deposit will be required at signing. Cash, Check or Credit Card will be accepted for payment.
| TIME | TEAM | COACH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:10-5:00pm | Girls 10U (2013-2014) | Rachael Morrison | rory@zoomcopy.com |
| 4:10-5:00pm | Girls 12U Black (2011-2012) | Dan Laughlin/Michael Cohen | rory@zoomcopy.com |
| 5:10-6:00pm | Girls 12U Blue TB (2011-2012) | Tom Occhino | puck111@gmail.com |
| 5:10-6:00pm | Squirt Major (2013) | Drew Leberer | aleberer@gmail.com |
| 6:10-7:00pm | Squirt Minor Blue (2014) | Glenn Kaifas | glennkaifas@gmail.com |
| 6:10-7:00pm | Squirt Minor Black (2014) | Jeff State | stater2@hotmail.com |
| 7:10-8:00pm | PW Minor Blue (2012) | Matt Wright | matt62015@gmail.com |
| 7:10-8:00pm | PW Minor Black (2012) | Ryan Nadbrzuch | rjnad@aol.com |
| 8:10-9:00pm | PW Major Blue TB (2011) | Joe Leber | joeleber18@gmail.com |
| 8:10-9:00pm | PW Major Black NTB (2011) | Matt Moscati | m.moscati@trmarchitect.com |
| TIME | TEAM | COACH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:10-5:00pm | Squirt Minor Blue (2014) | Glenn Kaifas | glennkaifas@gmail.com |
| 4:10-5:00pm | Squirt Minor Black (2014) | Jeff State | stater2@hotmail.com |
| 5:10-6:00pm | Girls 12U Blue TB (2011-2012) | Tom Occhino | puck111@gmail.com |
| 5:10-6:00pm | Squirt Major (2013) | Drew Leberer | aleberer@gmail.com |
| 6:10-7:00pm | Girls 10U (2013-2014) | Rachael Morrison | rory@zoomcopy.com |
| 6:10-7:00pm | Girls 12U Black (2011-2012) | Dan Laughlin/Michael Cohen | rory@zoomcopy.com |
| 7:10-8:00pm | PW Minor Blue (2012) | Matt Wright | matt62015@gmail.com |
| 7:10-8:00pm | PW Minor Black (2012) | Ryan Nadbrzuch | rjnad@aol.com |
| 8:10-9:00pm | PW Major Blue TB (2011) | Joe Leber | joeleber18@gmail.com |
| 8:10-9:00pm | PW Major Black NTB (2011) | Matt Moscati | m.moscati@trmarchitect.com |
TRYOUT TIMES
March 7, 2023 - 7:25-8:25pm
March 8, 2023 - 7:25-8:25pm
Tryouts will be held at Nichols School Arena
Contact Chuck Hallifax at challifax9@gmail.com for more information.
Please contact the Head Coach to express interest in tryouts with any of the teams listed below.
| TEAM | BIRTH YEAR | COACH | TEAM OPENINGS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squirt Minor Blue | 2014 | Glenn Kaifas | glennkaifas@gmail.com | |
| Squirt Minor Black | 2014 | Jeff State | stater2@hotmail.com | |
| Squirt Major | 2013 | Drew Leberer | aleberer@gmail.com | FULL |
| Pee Wee Minor Blue | 2012 | Matt Wright | matt62015@gmail.com | 1 goalie |
| Pee Wee Minor Black | 2012 | Ryan Nadbrzuch | rjnad@aol.com | |
| Pee Wee Major Blue TB | 2011 | Joe Leber | joeleber18@gmail.com | FULL |
| Pee Wee Major Black | 2011 | Matt Moscati | m.moscati@trmarchitect.com | |
| Pee Wee Mixed | 2011-2012 | Dan Laughlin | Daniel.laughlin@gmail.com | |
| Bantam Minor | 2010 | Steve Casey | casey88@aol.com | |
| Bantam Major | 2009 | Chuck Hallifax | challifax9@gmail.com | |
| Midget 15U - Wheeler | 2008 | Jerry Wheeler | icecoachjw@aol.com | |
| Midget 15U - Kaifas | 2008 | Glenn Kaifas | glennkaifas@gmail.com | |
| Midget 16U TB - Klapp | 2007 | Andrew Klapp | klappa@canisius.edu | |
| Midget 18U TB - Guenther | 2005-2006 | Jason Guenther | ||
| Midget 18U NTB - Pafk | 2005-2006 | Brandon Pafk | jprintz@bisonhockey.net |
| TEAM | BIRTH YEAR | COACH | TEAM OPENINGS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls 10U | 2013-2014 | Rachael Morrison | challifax9@gmail.com | 1-2 skaters |
| Girls 12U Blue TB | 2011-2012 | Tom Occhino | puck111@gmail.com | |
| Girls 12U Black NTB | 2011-2012 | Dan Laughlin/Michael Cohen | rory@zoomcopy.com | 3-4 skaters |
| Girls 14U Black NTB | 2009-2010 | OPEN | jprintz@bisonhockey.net | |
| GIrls 16U TB | 2007-2008 | Bill Waszkielewicz | bisongirls16U@yahoo.com |
Organizational fees cover everything associated with the team except tournament fees, apparel, jerseys and travel costs.
Fees include all ice costs, officials, league fees, skills instruction, administrative costs and much more.
TEAM FES WILL BE POSTED SOON!
Q: Who can I contact for questions about a specific team?
A: Please contact the Head Coach. You can find the contact information listed above.
Q: When does signing begin?
A: Player Agreements will be issued on the day of tryouts. If offered a contract, players will be expected to leave a $150 deposit upon signing.
Q: When are tryouts?
A: Tryouts for player 2011 and younger will take place on February 28 and 29. Tryouts for players 2010 and older will take place on April 4 and 5.
Q: Do I need a release?
A: All players not included on an Obligation List received by the Section President as required above, are deemed by NYSAHA to be Released pursuant to Rule 4.A and B for purposes of the commencement of the 2022-2023 season. If a player on the Obligation List satisfies the obligation with the Association, the Association must immediately notify the Section President of the player’s removal from the List, upon which the player will immediately be deemed Released by NYSAHA.
Q: How will I be notified if I am selected for a team?
A: All families should have an answer on the night of tryouts as to their status. Your spot on the team will not be secure until the organization has a copy of a signed contract for 2023-24 and a $150 deposit. Please do not leave until you have heard from the coach.