Welcome to the 2025-26 Strathroy Jr. Rockets U18B Tryout
Hi everyone, my name is Rob Chwiecko and I am thrilled to be coaching the Strathroy Jr. Rockets U18B team again this year.
Similar to previous teams that I have coached, the focus for this team will be on the continuous development of individual skills, team tactics, collaborative execution and accountability with the expectation that each player can take what they have learned and apply it as they move on in life as stronger individuals with an ability to overcome anything that gets in their way.
Please check the U18B team webpage regularly for updates throughout the tryout process. There will not be any players released until after the second skate on September 14th. Details on the initial two ice times are below.
Players are expected to bring their own water bottle and jersey for the first 2 tryout skates and please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to your designated ice time to allow for the check-in process.
If you are registered in the referee clinic being hosted in Strathroy September 13th please let us know to accommodate.
SKATE #1 - Saturday, September 13 (Gemini)
5:00pm - 6:00pm:
Skater last name A - L
Goalie last name A - J
6:00pm - 7:00pm:
Skater last name M - Z
Goalie last name K - Z
SKATE #2 - Sunday, September 14 (Gemini)
6:00pm - 7:00pm:
Intrasquad
7:00pm - 8:00pm:
Intrasquad
Please refer back to the U18B news articles for intrasquad assignments following the September 13 tryout skate.
I do understand that with our new open borders, there may be conflicts for some players as they may be trying to seek a team position within multiple associations. Please feel free to reach out via email at any time throughout this process to let me know what is happening.
The evaluation team and I are looking forward to seeing the extraordinary talent that all of the players will present during this process. Please remember to stay focused, fully commit yourself on the ice and find a way to “make the play happen”.
See you soon!
Rob
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