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2025-2026 Teams, Coaches and Tryout Information  

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If you are planning on attending Bison Hockey tryouts, please fill out the Pre-Registration Form.  The registration will open on February 8, 2025.  We will be working through remaining coaches and updating as information becomes available.  If there is enough interest we will field a second team at any age level.

Tryouts will be held at:

North Buffalo Rink - 156 Tacoma Ave, Buffalo

Nichols School Rink - 1250 Amherst St, Buffalo
 

Check the schedule for the location and time of your tryout.


2012 and Older - April 8 and 9 - 5:00-10:00pm

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.

April 8, 2025

TIME RINK Birth Year TEAM COACH EMAIL PHONE
5:10 - 6:00pm North Buffalo Rink 2011 Bantam Major - Blue TB Joe Leber joeleber18@gmail.com
5:10-6:00pm North Buffalo Rink 2011 Bantam Major - Black PJ Bluff bluffpaul31@gmail.com
6:10 - 7:00pm North Buffalo Rink 2011 - 2012 Bantam Mixed Jeff Kasprzyk jeffrey.kasprzyk@gmail.com
6:10-7:00pm North Buffalo Rink 2011-2012 Girls 14U TB Dan Laughlin daniel.laughlin@gmail.com 716-812-7610
7:10-8:00pm North Buffalo Rink 2012 Bantam Minor Phillip Brzozowski pjbrzozowski27@gmail.com
8:10-9:00pm North Buffalo Rink 2006-2007-2008-2009 Girls 19U TB Bill Waskielewicz bisongirls16U@yahoo.com
9:10-10:00pm North Buffalo Rink 2009-2010 Midget 16U Justin Paterson justin@newbuffalofg.com

April 9, 2025

TIME RINK Birth Year TEAM COACH EMAIL PHONE
5:10-6:00pm North Buffalo Rink 2011 Bantam Major - Black PJ Bluff bluffpaul31@gmail.com
6:10 - 7:00pm North Buffalo Rink 2011 - 2012 Bantam Mixed Jeff Kasprzyk jeffrey.kasprzyk@gmail.com
6:10-7:00pm North Buffalo Rink 2011-2012 Girls 14U TB Dan Laughlin daniel.laughlin@gmail.com 716-812-7610
7:10-8:00pm North Buffalo Rink 2012 Bantam Minor Phillip Brzozowski pjbrzozowski27@gmail.com
8:10-9:00pm North Buffalo Rink 2006-2007-2008-2009 Girls 19U TB Bill Waskielewicz bisongirls16U@yahoo.com

2013 and Younger - Mar 4 and Mar 5 - 6:00-9:15pm

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. 

March 4, 2025

TIME RINK TEAM COACH EMAIL PHONE
6:10 - 7:00pm North Buffalo Rink 10U Girls (2015-2016) Mark Harsch markharsch19@gmail.com 716-307-0349
6:10 - 7:00pm North Buffalo Rink 12U Girls (2013-2014) Mark Harsch markharsch19@gmail.com 716-307-0349
6:10 - 7:00pm Nichols School Rink 6U (2019) Mite Red Dogs Evaluations Eric Reeners reenershockey@gmail.com
7:10 - 8:00pm North Buffalo Rink Squirt Minor (2016) Luke Swimline jprintz@bisonhockey.net
7:10-8:00pm North Buffalo Squirt Mixed (2015-2016) Mike Vitrano jprintz@bisonhockey.net
7:10 - 8:00pm Nichols School Rink 8U (2017)/7U (2018) Mite Red Dogs Evaluations Jason Redding reddingj@hotmail.com
7:25 - 8:15pm Nichols School Rink Squirt Major (2015) Chris Cartone christopher.cartone@yahoo.com
8:10-9:00pm North Buffalo Rink PW Minor (2014) Glenn Kaifas glennkaifas@gmail.com
8:10-9:00pm North Buffalo Rink PW Minor (2014) Jeff State jstate9393@gmail.com
8:25 - 9:15pm Nichols School Rink PW Major (2013) - TB PJ Bluff bluffpaul31@gmail.com

March 5, 2025

TIME RINK TEAM COACH EMAIL PHONE
6:10 - 7:00pm North Buffalo Rink 10U Girls (2015-2016) Mark Harsch markharsch19@gmail.com 716-307-0349
6:10 - 7:00pm North Buffalo Rink 12U Girls (2013-2014) Mark Harsch markharsch19@gmail.com 716-307-0349
6:10 - 7:00pm Nichols School Rink 6U (2019) Mite Red Dogs Evaluations Eric Reeners reneershockey@gmail.com
7:10 - 8:00pm North Buffalo Rink Squirt Minor (2016) Luke Swimline jprintz@bisonhockey.net
7:10-8:00pm North Buffalo Squirt Mixed (2015-2016) Mike Vitrano jprintz@bisonhockey.net
7:10 - 8:00pm Nichols School Rink 8U (2017)/7U (2018) Mite Red Dogs Evaluations Jason Redding reddingj@hotmail.com
7:25 - 8:15pm Nichols School Rink Squirt Major (2015) Chris Cartone christopher.cartone@yahoo.com
8:10-9:00pm North Buffalo Rink PW Minor (2014) Glenn Kaifas glennkaifas@gmail.com
8:10-9:00pm North Buffalo Rink PW Minor (2014) Jeff State jstate9393@gmail.com
8:25 - 9:15pm Nichols School Rink PW Major (2013) - TB PJ Bluff bluffpaul31@gmail.com

Buffalo Red Dogs MIte Hockey Program

Become a Red Dog and Join the Fun!

The Buffalo Red Dogs are the Mite Hockey teams at 6U (2019) - 7U (2018) -  8U (2017) for those looking for the full hockey experience.  We will incorporate players into our Mite Development program and add extra practices and games building from cross-ice jamborees at 6U to full ice at 8U as we prepare players for full ice hockey at Squirt Minor.  

For more information contact Eric Reeners at reenershockey@gmail.com.

Evaluations will be held on March 4 and March 5, 2025 at the Nichols School Small Rink.   Check the schedule for the time.


Team Openings

Please contact the Head Coach to express interest in tryouts with any of the teams listed below.

Youth Teams

TEAM BIRTH YEAR COACH EMAIL TEAM OPENINGS
6U Selects - Reneers 2019 Eric Reeners
7U Selects - Redding 2018 Jason Redding
8U Red Dogs AAU 2017 Jason Redding
Squirt Minor 2016 Mike Vitrano 5-6 skaters, 1 goalie
Squirt Major 2015 Chris Cartone 1 goalie
Pee Wee Minor 2014 Glenn Kaifas
Pee Wee Minor 2014 Jeff State
Pee Wee Major TB 2013 PJ Bluff bluffpaul31@gmail.com FULL
Bantam Minor Black 2012 Phillip Brzozowski
Bantam Major Blue TB 2011 Joe Leber FULL
Bantam Major Black 2011 PJ Bluff bluffpaul31@gmail.com
Bantam Mixed 2011-2012 Jeff Kasprzyk jeffrey.kasprzyk@gmail.com
Midget 16U 2009 Justin Paterson FULL

Girls Teams

TEAM BIRTH YEAR COACH EMAIL TEAM OPENINGS
Girls 10U 2015-2016 Mark Harsch markharsch19@gmail.com
Girls 12U 2013-2014 Mark Harsch markharsch19@gmail.com
Girls 14U 2011-2012 Dan Laughlin daniel.laughlin@gmail.com
Girls 19U 2006-2007-2008-2009 Bill Waskielewicz bisongirls16U@gmail.com

2025-2026 Organizational Fees

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.  

 


2025-2026 Tryout Frequently Asked Questions

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 2012 and younger will take place on March 5 and March 6.  Tryouts for players 2011 and older will take place on April 9 and April 10.

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 2024-2025 and a $150 deposit.  Please do not leave until you have heard from the coach.