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2026-2027 Season Information
Welcome to the 2026-27 Huskies Hockey Season!
On behalf of the Huskies Hockey Club, welcome to another exciting season! As Hockey Director, I couldn't be more excited about the future of our club and the opportunity to continue helping our players develop both on and off the ice.
The 2025-26 season was one of the most successful in club history, and it was a direct reflection of the hard work and commitment of our players, coaches, volunteers, and families. Our teams competed at a high level throughout the season, highlighted by our Mite 1 and Mite 3 teams earning Regular Season Championships, Mite 3 capturing the CUHL Division 4 Championship, Mite 1 finishing as the CUHL Division 2A Runner-Up, and an incredible nine tournament championships across the club. While we're proud of these accomplishments, we believe they are the result of a strong commitment to player development and team culture.
Our goal at Huskies Hockey is simple: create competitive teams while placing every player in the best possible environment to succeed. We recognize that every player develops differently, and our responsibility is to challenge them appropriately while providing the coaching, support, and opportunities they need to reach their full potential. Development will always remain at the forefront of everything we do.
We are committed to teaching the habits that lead to long-term success both on and off the ice. That means developing skilled hockey players who understand the game, compete with confidence, play the right way, and represent themselves and the Huskies with character, accountability, and respect.
Our development model begins with our youngest players in Lil Huskies, where we emphasize skating fundamentals, edge work, puck control, and a love for the game. As players move through each age level, our curriculum builds intentionally from year to year, introducing new concepts and reinforcing the skills and habits needed for long-term success. By the time our players reach Bantam hockey, they have developed not only their individual skills but also a strong understanding of team structure, systems, and how to play the game the right way. Every level of our program is designed to build upon the previous one, creating a consistent developmental pathway throughout the club.
We also remain committed to making travel hockey a positive experience for our families. Our all-inclusive pricing model continues to provide transparency and predictability by including ice time, tournaments, uniforms, skills training, goalie development, and more. Our goal is to allow families to focus less on logistics and more on enjoying their child's hockey experience.
Most importantly, Huskies Hockey is about more than championships. It's about building confident young athletes, developing lifelong friendships, and creating an environment where players love coming to the rink every day. When players enjoy the process, work hard, and support one another, success naturally follows.
Thank you for trusting us to be part of your family's hockey journey. We are excited to continue building on the momentum of last season and look forward to another year of growth, development, and unforgettable memories.
See you at the rink!
Go Huskies!
Joe Tomasek
Hockey Director
Important Upcoming Dates
July 17
Registration Opens
August 8
FREE Huskies Day at Canlan
Come and check out what we are all about. Skate for FREE and meet the coaches.
August 4–13
Conditioning Clinics
August, 4, 6, 11, 13, 16, 18, and 20
Uniform Fitting
All players must be fitted for uniforms during one of these fitting events which will take place between 6-8pm each day.
August 16, 18, 20, and 24
Tryouts
August 27
Teams Announced
September 1
Practice Begins
September 5 – September 7
Off for Labor day weekend
All-in Pricing for 2026-2027 Season
This season is about delivering a better hockey experience from start to finish. With our all-in pricing, families know exactly what to expect. Ice time, tournaments, uniforms, skills sessions, goalie instruction, Stick & Puck, warm-ups, league fees, referee fees, and more are all included. No hidden costs. No slush fund. No mid-season surprises.
We’ve built a program that makes travel hockey simple, transparent, and predictable while giving players every opportunity to develop on and off the ice. From professional coaching and consistent scheduling to a positive, community-focused culture, everything we do is designed to create an experience that players and families will remember.
Explore everything that’s included in the 2026-27 season and see why it’s more than hockey.
PROFESSIONAL COACHING
Coaching is the most important factor in having a positive hockey experience. Led by Hockey Director, Joe Tomasek, the Huskies coaching staff focuses on the development of each and every player in the program. You will see many familiar faces from last season who have a passion for this club and the culture we are building.
Set Practice Schedule
From September through February, players practice twice a week on a consistent weekday schedule—giving families the ability to plan ahead with confidence. Practice times are set for the season, with only rare changes. Practice length and format may vary by age level and whether the team is on shared or full ice.
Weekend Ice Slot for games
All home games are played at Canlan Sports in Romeoville, with teams scheduled for consistent weekend ice times whenever possible. Ice slot lengths follow the requirements set by each league and age level to ensure a proper game experience. We’re also excited to share that more games this season will be played on Rink 2 to give players and families the game day experience possible.
Game Day UNIFORMS
All Huskies players will receive new game day uniforms included in their season fees this season. Players will get both home and away jerseys and socks.
* For more information about our uniforms, please see the uniform section below.
Full Ice Practices for All Teams
Peewees and Bantams will have full-ice practices every session. Squirts will receive at least one full-ice practice per week while Mites will get full-ice practices every other week on a rotating schedule. This structure allows coaches to run drills that simulate real game situations and provide players with valuable full-ice skating opportunities essential for their development.
Skills Sessions
Mite, Squirt, Peewee, and Bantam age levels will rotate participating in extra skill sessions on Monday nights where they can continue to grow and develop.
GOALIE INSTRUCTION
On Monday evenings, expert goalie instruction will be provided by Jim Stanaway from Goalies, Inc. for goalies Squirt and older. Younger goalies may participate with permission from the hockey director.
Special Locker Room Access
The Huskies have a dedicated special locker room which ALL teams will use on a rotating basis throughout the season. Players will be able to feel like a pro and store their gear in the locker room for the week.
Tournament Entry Fees
Each team will participate in three tournaments with entry fees included in the player's season fees! For those familiar with travel hockey, this means no "slush fund" or team fundraising will be needed.
Huskies Stick and Puck
Each week, the Huskies will have their own stick and puck sessions which they can attend free of charge! Players can use the time to work on their own individual skills or just have some fun skating with friends.
Warm-Ups
All players will receive a custom warm-up sweatshirt and joggers, included in their season fee. This modern, versatile gear is something players can actually use—whether they’re heading to the rink or just representing the club off the ice. Players are expected to wear their warm-ups to both home and away games. A new design for the 26-27 season will be revealed soon.
OFF-ICE TIER 1 Workout
All players Squirt and older will have off-ice conditioning with Don Lewis from Tier 1. 20 off-ice sessions will coincide with on-ice practice times.
More Ice Time on Rink 2
This season, the Huskies will have more games and practices on Rink 2, the premier sheet at Canlan Sports Romeoville. Rink 2 offers the best viewing experience for families and a top-tier playing environment for athletes. We’ll also continue to use Rink 3 regularly, making it easy for families to move between rinks when attending multiple games or practices.
AAU Membership (Mites)
To make this process as simple as possible, the Huskies Hockey Club will cover the cost of each player’s AAU membership for the 2026-27 season. Players should still complete their USA Hockey registration individually, but the club will handle the AAU registration for the entire team. No additional action is required from families.
League and Referee Fees
Mite (8U) teams will play in the CUHL. Squirt (10U), Peewee (12U), Bantam (14U), and Midget (16U/18U) will play in Central States Prospects Divisions. After the seeding round, teams will be placed into the proper divisions to have competitive games throughout the season. Midgets will have three referees per game, while all other levels will have two.
Canlan Camp Discounts
As a Huskies member, you’ll enjoy special savings on camps and programs at Canlan Sport Romeoville—our way of supporting your game-day growth both on and off the ice.
Fall/Winter 2026-2027 All-in Season Fees
The Fall/Winter season fees are an ALL-IN pricing this year. Everything listed above is included in the fee below. Game day uniforms, warm-ups, Tier 1 off-ice, goalie instruction, tournament entry fees, etc. are all covered. All Huskies teams will operate with no slush fund!
The tryout fee of $150 with the Huskies is not included in the season dues and will be required by all players in order to tryout with the club.
| Mite (8U) | $3,975 | $2,060 |
| Squirt (10U) | $5,200 | $2,700 |
| Peewee (12U) | $5,700 | $3,100 |
| Bantam (14U) | $5,900 | $3,100 |
| Midget (16U/18U) | $5,900 | $3,100 |
Season Payment Options
After tryouts are complete, your player will be assigned to a specific team for the season. You will receive a new registration link to accept your team placement and set up payment for the full season. Payments will be made through Canlan Sports' DASH online platform. You may choose to a payment plan, pay-in-full with a credit card, or to pay-in-full with a check.
- No credit card transaction fees will be applied.
- Checks can be made payable to "Romeoville Youth Hockey LLC" and paid at the front desk of the rink.
- For returning families, there are no multi-player or pay-in-full discounts this season.
Travel Program Tryouts
The Huskies Hockey Club’s travel program gives your player the opportunity to take the next step in their development. We’re committed to creating an environment that challenges athletes while supporting their growth both on and off the ice. Each player will participate in four tryout sessions, with 60 minutes of on-ice evaluation at each, giving our coaching staff the chance to place them on the team that best fits their skill level and long-term development. Dates and times for each level, based on birth year, are listed below.
Tryout Fee: $150.00
If you have any hockey-related questions about these sessions, please contact our Hockey Director, Joe Tomasek at 630-390-5259 (jmtomasek@gmail.com)
Mite (8U)
2018 / 2019 / 2020 *
Communication will be sent 1-2 days prior to each tryout regarding which group your player should attend.
Sun., August 16
Group 1: 8:00 am
Group 2: 9:10 amTues., August 18
Group 1: 4:50 pm
Group 2: 6:00 pmThurs., August 20
Group 1: 4:50 pm
Group 2: 6:00 pmMon., August 24
4:50 pm* 2021 and 2022 birth years need permission from the hockey director.
Squirt (10U)
2016 / 2017
Sun., August 16
10:20 amTues., August 18
5:00 pmThurs., August 20
5:00 pmMon., August 24
6:00 pmPeewee (12U)
2014 / 2015
Sun., August 16
11:30 amTues., August 18
6:10 pmThurs., August 20
6:10 pmMon., August 24
7:10 pmBantams (14U)
2012 / 2013
Sun., August 16
12:40 pmTues., August 18
7:10 pmThurs., August 20
7:10 pmMon., August 24
8:20 pmMIDGET (16U/18U)
2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011
Sun., August 16
1:50 pmTues., August 18
8:20 pmThurs., August 20
8:20 pmMon., August 24
6:10 pm
Huskies Summer Skates
July 9 – July 30, 2026
Stay sharp this summer. Join the Huskies every Thursday in July for summer skills sessions designed to keep players active, developing, and ready for the upcoming season.
Skaters can register for individual sessions or sign up for all four at a discounted rate.
Dates:
Thursday, July 9: Powerskating
Thursday, July 16: Edgework & Puck Skills
Thursday, July 23: Shooting & Scoring
Thursday, July 30: Competition & Games
Pricing Structure
Full program: $140 (skaters)
Single sessions: $35 (skaters) / $25 (goalies)
Register Now
Mites (8U): 4:50 PM – 5:50 PM
› Skater Registration
› Goalie Registration
Squirts (10U): 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
› Skater Registration
› Goalie Registration
Peewee (12U): 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
› Skater Registration
› Goalie Registration
Bantam (14U): 7:10 PM – 8:10 PM
› Skater Registration
› Goalie Registration
Huskies Conditioning Skates
August 4th, 6th, 11th, and 13th (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Get ready for tryouts with four high-tempo conditioning skates designed to help players get back into hockey shape and prepare for the season ahead. These skates are strongly encouraged for all players and serve as the perfect lead-up to Huskies tryouts. Shake off the rust, get your legs moving, and hit the ice ready to compete. A great way to prepare for tryouts and start the season strong.
Pricing Structure
Full Program: $100 (skaters) / $60 (goalies)
Register Now
Mites (8U): 4:50 PM – 5:50 PM
› Skater Registration
› Goalie Registration
Squirts (10U): 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
› Skater Registration
› Goalie Registration
Peewee (12U): 7:10 PM – 8:10 PM
› Skater Registration
› Goalie Registration
Bantam (14U): 8:20 PM – 9:20 PM
› Skater Registration
› Goalie Registration
Lil Huskies Evaluation
Our Lil Huskies program is back this Fall with two ice touches a week to teach players the fundamentals of hockey and prepare them for a transition into youth travel hockey down the road! The goal of the Lil Huskies evaluation is to assess each player’s basic skating abilities to ensure this program is the right fit. Players should be able to move around the ice independently and stand up on their own without assistance. This helps create a safe and productive learning environment for all participants.
Evaluation: September 3 at 4:50 p.m.
Evaluation Fee: $25
If you have any hockey-related questions about these sessions, please contact our Hockey Director, Joe Tomasek at 630-390-5259 (jmtomasek@gmail.com)
Tryout Handbook
The tryout process is one of the most challenging and stressful times during the hockey season—especially for parents! Research has shown that kids, in many cases, handle the pressure of tryouts better than parents, making this time of the season a particularly nerve-wracking and potentially upsetting experience for all! This handbook attempts to explain the Huskies Hockey Club tryout process and answer questions, especially for those parents who have not been through this process before.
USA Hockey Registration (All Players)
Before registering with the Huskies Hockey Club for any activity (including camps, clinics, or tryouts), you must have a 2025-2026 USA Hockey Registration. Any member who registered with USA Hockey on or after April 1, 2025, is eligible for participation from that date through August 31, 2026. Last year’s USA Hockey number will not work. To register for this season, go to www.usahockeyregistration.com, click "Register Now," and complete the form.
The fee to USA Hockey is dependent on your birth year:
- 2020 & Younger $17.00
- 2019-2018 $58.00
- 2017-2014 $71.00
- 2013-2008 $81.00
- 2007 & Older $54.00
An additional AHAI (Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois) Affiliate fee of $25 is added to your USA Hockey fee.
At the end of the process, you will be given a USA Hockey confirmation number consisting of 9 digits and 5 letters. This number is required to register for the fall season with the Huskies Hockey Club. It will also be used to announce team placement after tryouts. Please keep this number handy, as you will be using it often.
Coaching Directors
Questions?
Please contact: Joe Tomasek (Hockey Director) at 630-390-5259 or jmtomasek@gmail.com.
Uniform Fittings & Equipment Guidelines
All players are required to attend one of the mandatory uniform fittings at Canlan and submit their sizing information through our Google form.
Uniform Fitting Dates:
August 4: 6-8pm
August 6: 6-8pm
August 11: 6-8pm
August 13: 6-8pm
August 16: 6-8pm
August 18: 6-8pm
August 20: 6-8pm
Players are responsible for providing their own protective equipment. Helmets must be black for all new players (navy helmets are permitted for returning players). Gloves should be all black or match the current Huskies color palette. Custom Huskies gloves from previous seasons are also acceptable.
* Players new to the Huskies will need to purchase a Huskies practice jersey separately through RG Pro Shop once they are assigned to a team.
Primary Uniforms
Squirt, Peewee, and Bantam players will wear our primary Huskies uniforms, featuring the bold Huskies shield logo on the chest—a design that reflects our club’s pride, unity, and tradition.
Mite Uniforms
Mite players will wear uniforms similar to our primary jerseys, but with a unique twist—the Huskies script logo will be featured prominently on the chest, giving our youngest players a distinct look while still representing the club’s core identity.