Canton-Akron Hockey 2024/25

• Mite: 5, 6 ,7 & 8 Years of Age (2016-2019)
• Squirt: 9 & 10 Years of Age (2014-2015)
• Peewee: 11 & 12 Years of Age (2012-2013)
• Bantam: 13 & 14 Years of Age (2010-2011)

There are two tryout opportunities - one in April and one mid-August. Final team placements are decided after the August tryouts.

Official practices begin the week of Labor Day and the league season ends with playoff finals the first week in March.

Practices and home games are held at the Center Ice Sports Complex in North Canton.

Games may be played across the CSHL region and may include travel for tournaments and non league games.

Teams practice for one hour 2-3 times during the week. Younger age groups generally practice at earlier times.

Some teams require additional off-ice training or films.

Teams play 18-24 league games from mid-October to mid-February (includes a preseason for divisional seating).

Your team may also participate in 1-3 weekend tournaments over the year which offer a total of over 30 games/season.

Some teams will also schedule non league games that could involve travel.

8U ADM/Mites play half-ice games.

ADM Blue Teams (reserved for beginning players) play an abbreviated 8-10 game season starting in December.

Players must purchase both a home and an away uniform.

Uniform consist of both a jersey and hockey socks.

This cost is separate from our listed fees.

The registration costs for travel hockey, paid to Center Ice arena, only pays for ice time for practices and games. 



Other costs to consider include:

• Uniforms
• Required "All In Raffle" Fundraiser
• Tournament Fees/Hotels/Travel
• Fundraising
• Teambuilding
• Off Ice "Dryland" training
• Non league games.

Canton Akron Hockey Association (CAHA) fundraising efforts cover all CSHL league/ref fees, reimbursing for certifications for required coaching, purchases of equipment for team use, purchase of other cost associated with the program.

● Red ADM teams are players that have the highest skill level and have played for a couple years. 6-8 Preseason games are held in October and 10-12 regular season games run from November through February. 

● White ADM teams are generally the next skill level down and are composed largely of second year players. 6-8 Preseason games are held in October and 10-12 regular season games run from November through February. 

● Blue ADM teams are usually reserved for first year players and those transitioning from Learn-To-Play. 7-8 games regular season games run from mid-December through February.