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Rising Stars Mini Mites

kids posing in hockey gear on the ice

Some of our 2022-23 Rising Stars

The RISING STARS development program

Rising Stars is a fun, growth-oriented developmental program for 4-6 year old boys and girls who want to learn how to play hockey. A focus on agility, balance, and athleticism are essential to growing hockey skills. This program is a great way for kids to develop both skills and a passion for the game. 

With over 50 hours of ice per season, a predictable weekly practice and game schedule, and experienced USA Hockey certified coaches, the Rising Stars is a great program tailored for new hockey players or those with beginner hockey experience.

Ian Calder

6U Rising Stars Head Coach

Phone: 716-536-8052

Dan Shea

Rising Stars Program Coordinator

Phone: 716-909-6118

Bill Szewc

President/Chief Operations Officer

Rising Stars Mite Program Highlights

  • Total of approximately 52 on ice hours
  • Wednesday and Saturday: One hour of ice for ADM station based  skill development 
  • Sunday: One hour of 1/2 ice games
  • Regular clinician coaching in addition to our on ice coaches
  • Season will run for 20 weeks from September-February
  • Maximum enrollment will be 40 skaters

Registration Information

Registration Fee: $475

Your registration fee includes:

  • 52 hours of Ice
  • Weekly practices, scrimmages, and games (about 3 ice touches per week at consistent times)
  • Jersey
  • Socks
  • On-ice clinicians
  • End of Year Banquet

Payment Plan Options

Our early hockey development program offers payment plan options to make it affordable for those who chose that option.

Option 1 = Pay $475 at full registration (1 Payment)

Option 2 = Pay $200 at registration, then make installments of $91.66 on the first day of each subsequent month.

Payment #2 on 6/1/24

Payment #3 on 7/1/24 

Payment #4 on 8/1/24