2026-2027 SEASON

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2026-27 Tryouts

The Pittsburgh Predators are proudly entering our 26th season!

Our program prides itself on the development of all players for the next level of their hockey careers and in life. The Predators are proud of the culture built at Ice Castle and the unwavering commitment by our staff to make sure players and families have every resource necessary to develop as a hockey player. Our alumni list includes over 200 players who have played at all of the highest levels of hockey – NHL, AHL, ECHL, Europe, NCAA, OHL, USHL, NAHL, BCHL, OJHL, USPHL, etc. and over 300 more players to ACHA college hockey.


Tryouts are separated by birth year for all levels (AAA, AA, A). All tryouts will take place at Ice Castle.

Players will be separated into two teams and will be given a jersey on the first day of tryouts. Players will be notified of their team placement once rosters are finalized via email and will have 24 hours to commit to their spot.


AAA Program Highlights:

  • Game schedule necessary for development and exposure to the next level.
  • 2-4 practices per week
  • Weekly off-ice training and video coaching sessions
  • Each player will have a Hudl membership with access to game clips and statistics.
  • Players/teams 13U-18U will have game stats updated weekly to Elite Prospects.
  • Prestigious alumni list including NHL, AHL, ECHL, Europe, NCAA, OHL, USHL, NAHL, BCHL, OJHL, USPHL, ACHA advancement.


TEAM COACHES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON 


Tryout Information

Predators jersey will be provided to be worn at all tryouts. New Predators must bring a copy of player's birth certificate.

10U-18U Tryouts - Skaters $180, Goalies $100

8U/ADM Tryouts $100


USE DISCOUNT CODE "EARLY20" AT CHECKOUT FOR $20 OFF!

Offer valid until 3/11/26

Tryout fees are non-refundable and do not apply to season fees. Goalies should attend all tryouts at their age level.

DETAILS BY AGE GROUP

2017 BIRTH YEAR (10U) - '17 BY & A

BIRTH YEAR DATE TIME
2017 Saturday, March 21 12:40 - 1:40 PM
2017 Saturday, March 21 1:50 - 2:50 PM
2017 Sunday, March 22 12:40 - 1:40 PM
2017 Sunday, March 22 1:50 - 2:50 PM
2017 Monday, March 23 6:30 - 7:20 PM

2016 BIRTH YEAR (10U) - '16 BY, AA & A

BIRTH YEAR DATE TIME
2016 Saturday, March 21 10:20 - 11:20 AM
2016 Sunday, March 22 10:20 - 11:20 AM
2016 Monday, March 23 5:30 - 6:20 PM

2015 BIRTH YEAR (12U) - AAA, AA, A

BIRTH YEAR DATE TIME
2015 Wednesday, March 18 5:40 - 6:40 PM
2015 Wednesday, March 18 6:50 - 7:50 PM
2015 Saturday, March 21 3:00 - 4:00 PM
2015 Saturday, March 21 4:10 - 5:10 PM
2015 Sunday, March 22 3:00 - 4:00 PM
2015 Sunday, March 22 4:10 - 5:10 PM

2014 BIRTH YEAR (12U) AAA, AA, A

BIRTH YEAR DATE TIME
2014 Thursday, March 19 6:00 - 7:00 PM
2014 Saturday, March 21 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2014 Sunday, March 22 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

13O AAA (2013)

BIRTH YEAR DATE TIME
2013 THURSDAY, APRIL 2 6:00 - 7:00 PM
2013 THURSDAY, APRIL 2 9:30 - 10:30 PM (GOALIES ONLY)
2013 SATURDAY, APRIL 4 1:30 - 2:30 PM

14U AAA (2012)

BIRTH YEAR DATE TIME
2012 THURSDAY, APRIL 2 7:10 - 8:10 PM
2012 THURSDAY, APRIL 2 9:30 - 10:30 PM (GOALIES ONLY)
2012 SATURDAY, APRIL 4 2:40 - 3:40 PM

15O AAA (2011)

BIRTH YEAR DATE TIME
2011 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 6:00 - 7:00 PM
2011 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 9:30 - 10:30 PM (GOALIES ONLY)
2011 SATURDAY, APRIL 4 10:00 - 11:00 AM
2011 MONDAY, APRIL 6 6:00 - 7:00 PM

16U AAA (2010)

BIRTH YEAR DATE TIME
2010 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 7:10 - 8:10 PM
2010 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 9:30 - 10:30 PM (GOALIES ONLY)
2010 SATURDAY, APRIL 4 11:10 - 12:10 PM
2010 MONDAY, APRIL 6 7:10 - 8:10 PM

18U AAA (2008/2009)

BIRTH YEAR DATE TIME
2008/2009 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 8:20 - 9:20 PM
2008/2009 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 9:30 - 10:30 PM (GOALIES ONLY)
2008/2009 SATURDAY, APRIL 4 12:20 - 1:20 PM
2008/2009 MONDAY, APRIL 6 8:20 - 9:20 PM

TIER II - AA & A

14U AA & A (2012/2013)

BIRTH YEAR DATE TIME
2012/2013 THURSDAY, APRIL 9 6:00 - 7:00 PM
2012/2013 THURSDAY, APRIL 9 7:10 - 8:10 PM
2012/2013 THURSDAY, APRIL 9 8:20 - 9:20 PM (GOALIES ONLY)
2012/2013 SATURDAY, APRIL 11 10:00 - 11:00 AM
2012/2013 SATURDAY, APRIL 11 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM

16U AA & A (2010/2011)

BIRTH YEAR DATE TIME
2010/2011 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 6:00 - 7:00 PM
2010/2011 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 7:10 - 8:10 PM
2010/2011 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 9:30 - 10:30 PM (GOALIES ONLY)
2010/2011 SATURDAY, APRIL 11 12:20 - 1:20 PM
2010/2011 SATURDAY, APRIL 11 1:30 - 2:30 PM

18U AA & A (2008/2009)

BIRTH YEAR DATE TIME
2008/2009 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 8:20 - 9:20 PM
2008/2009 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 9:30 - 10:30 PM (GOALIES ONLY)
2008/2009 SATURDAY, APRIL 11 2:40 - 3:40 PM
2008/2009 SATURDAY, APRIL 11 3:50 - 4:50 PM

8U ADM

DATES/TIMES - TBD

Frequently Asked Questions

Ages

What aged players are appropriate for this program?

The Predators are an amateur hockey club that fields teams from 4 to 18 years old.

When

What time of the year does this program run?

Team practices will start in August and the season runs until playoffs in early March.

Games

How many games will they play? What days of the week?

Teams will play between 40-65 games depending on age/level and most games will be on the weekends.

Game Jerseys

Are jerseys provided or are they purchased separately?

Predators game jerseys are required for all teams, and will be purchased separately at Ty.M.Up Hockey in the Ice Castle.

2026-2027 Season

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Predators registration page for our 2026-2027 season.


The registration fee for 10U-18U is $180 per player & $100 per goalie. 8U ADM is $100. Tryout fees are non-refundable.


Use discount code "EARLY20" for $20 off your tryout fee at checkout. Offer valid until 3/11/26

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