top hockey rep teams

top hockey rep teams

REGISTER FOR 2025-2026 TRYOUTS BELOW!

TOP Hockey Rep Teams offer a unique approach to competitive hockey by combining an efficient set schedule with local practice time, competitive tournaments, and professional coaching, resulting in a positive hockey experience that helps players develop at a faster rate. One of the biggest differentiators of the TOP Hockey program is our emphasis on long-term player development and character building, along with a family-friendly schedule that allows that encourages multi-sport play.

Rep teams generally feature 3x practices per week throughout the September to April season, as well as games, festivals, and tournaments against other independent minor hockey clubs. For the 2025-2026 season, we expect the U8 Team to play approximately 12-15 games.

As teams graduate to U10 and older, our goal is to have teams participate in the Ontario Rep Hockey League, which features competitive games, scores and standings, and a full 32-game schedule. Academy teams are designed for advanced players who are at the traditional "rep" level, with tryouts taking place in early April. 

Program Highlights

  • Local practices in Richmond Hill, prioritizing more time on the ice and less time in the car

  • High-quality and professional coaching staff for each team

  • Efficient game and tournament schedules that do not dominate family life

  • Family-friendly hockey schedule that encourages multi-sport play

  • Blackout periods designed for family travel (Christmas, Family Day, March Break)

Games & Tournaments 
U8 teams will play roughly 12-15 games through a combination of exhibition games and tournaments with other independent minor hockey clubs. Additionally, the team will play intersquad "Showdown Games" designed to optimize development time and create a highly efficient schedule.

Please note that TOP Hockey Richmond Hill is an independent hockey club and not a member of Hockey Canada.

Program Details

Program Features

  • 3 Weekly Practices
  • 2-3 Tournaments / Festivals
  • Approx. 12-15 Total Games Per Season
  • End-of-Season Tournament
  • Expanded ORHL Pathway for U10+

Hockey Development

  • Professional Non-Parent Coaches
  • 2-3 Player Feedback Meetings
  • Bi-Weekly Powerskating Sessions
  • Weekly Goalie Development Program
  • Club-Wide Development Curriculum

Schedule Highlights

  • Local Rinks (NTR & HBMA)
  • Set Schedule, No Rotating Times
  • Dedicated Tournament Weekends
  • Integration with TOP Multi-Sport Model
  • Program Blackouts During Holidays

register for u8 tryouts!

Tryout Birthyears Date Time Location Cost Registration
Tryout #1 2018/2019 Saturday April 5th 2:45pm-4:15pm Paramount Ice Thornhill $20.00 Cash REGISTER NOW
Tryout #2 2018/2019 Sunday April 6th 11:15am-12:45pm Paramount Ice Thornhill $20.00 Cash

Evaluation Process

Player evaluations, especially for players this age, is far from a perfect science. Our goal is to field a team of players who are of similar skill level to avoid a large discrepancy from top to bottom. We will be looking to assess what level the players are at and whether this team is currently a good fit. We will also be assessing whether the family fits with our club philosophy of no parent politics, strong focus on development, and creating a positive hockey experience.

After the second tryout, families can expect to hear back with a decision in the next few days following.

frequently asked questions

  • Tryouts for the 2025-2026 season will take place between April 1st-15th. Tryout dates will be published in early February 2025.

  • No, all players from the previous season must make the team each season. Our goal with each team is to keep the skill level as close as possible and not let the gap between the top and the bottom get too large.

  • Selection criteria include a current skill assessment (tryout), multi-sport history, and general family philosophy. Tryouts are used to evaluate all players who are interested in joining an existing team, including returning players from the previous season. In the event of a comparison between two players, priority will be given to TOP Multi-Sport athletes.

  • TOP Hockey U8 and U9 teams play approximately 15 games through a mix of tournaments/festivals and exhibition games through the ORHL. Additionally, to optimize development time and create a highly efficient schedule, teams will play intersquad “Showdown Games” during practice times.

    TOP Hockey teams at the U11 age and older play in the ORHL, a rep-level league based in southern Ontario. Within the ORHL, TOP teams play a 32-game regular season schedule, including 3-4 tournaments, plus a Championship Tournament at the end of March.

  • A typical weekly schedule for a TOP Hockey team features 3x practices, which can take place on weeknights, and weekends. Depending on the age group, teams play 2-3 games per month. Once the schedule for the season is set, there will be minimal changes.

  • Most of our practices take place at local Richmond Hill rinks, including NTR, and the new Honey and Barry Memorial Arena.

  • What's Included In My Child's Registration Fee?

    Registration fees for the TOP Hockey season starts at $3,000 - $3,300 per player, and increases each season based on number of games and tournaments. Each registration fee is an 'all-in' cost and covers all icetime, professional coaching, games, tournaments, uniforms, and insurance expenses for that season, excluding any travel-related costs and hockey equipment.

    Included Uniform: Custom TOP Titans home & away jersey, practice jersey, 2x socks, player equipment bag, and helmet stickers.