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2023-2024 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.

All tryouts will be held at North Buffalo Rink - 156 Tacoma Ave

2010 and Older - April 4 and 5 - 4:00-10:00pm

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 4, 2023

TIME TEAM COACH EMAIL
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

April 5, 2023

TIME TEAM COACH EMAIL
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

2011 and Younger - Feb 28 and Mar 1 - 4:10-9:00pm

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. 

February 28, 2023

TIME TEAM COACH EMAIL
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

March 1, 2023

TIME TEAM COACH EMAIL
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

Buffalo Red Dogs 8U AAU Full Ice Hockey Club

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.


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
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

Girls Teams

TEAM BIRTH YEAR COACH EMAIL 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

2023-2024 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.  

TEAM FES WILL BE POSTED SOON!


2023-2024 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 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.