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Apr 18, 2025 | Lori Dawson | 544 views
Important Tryout Update
There have been some changes to the format of the U18AAA tryout for Monday April 21st. 

We are excited to announce that we currently have 16 goalies registered to attend our try outs. To be fair, and ensure we have an opportunity to see all goalies, the first 30 minutes of tryouts will be goalies only. During this time the objective will be to focus on goalie skating and basic goaltending skills.

With 16 goalies registered and no guarantee of further ice times we are offering GOALIES ONLY the ability to withdraw from try outs now if you wish.  If you withdraw prior to 8 pm Sunday, KMHA will provide a full refund for the try outs. The competition for spots is fierce and we know now we will not be able to give everyone time to play in a game. If you participate in any portion of the try out there are no refunds as per the normal KMHA refund policy. 

This large number of goalies is due to the new OHF rules this year around open borders. Please see below for important information on the format for Monday April 21st.

Goalie Clinic will be run by Forrest Goaltending Consultant.

  •        8:00 – 8:30: ALL registered goalies will be on the ice for a goalie clinic with shooters (Junior B players)
  •        After this clinic, 6 - 8 goalies will be selected to move on to the tryout which will take place from 8:30 – 10:30

Thank you for your interest in our program and good luck in the tryouts!

Dave Clipper
Head Coach – U18AAA
 
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