Join Us for the Spring Hockey Season!

The New Trier Hockey Club is excited to offer a dynamic Spring program that blends skills development with competitive gameplay. Led by current New Trier Varsity and Junior Varsity coaches, this program keeps players on the ice in a challenging, fast-paced, and fun environment.

Based on registration numbers, we typically field four Varsity teams and three Junior Varsity teams. Teams compete in one to two games per week against other local high school programs from the Scholastic Hockey League (SHL) and the Illinois High School Hockey League (IHSHL).

In addition to games, players will participate in weekly skill sessions, held primarily on Sundays (with a few Saturdays). These sessions focus on:

• Body contact
• Offensive and defensive situational play
• Overall team and individual strategy development

Skill sessions are assigned based on player ability and team placement to ensure appropriate competition and development.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay sharp, elevate your game, and compete with New Trier Hockey this spring!

• Tryout Skates: Players will participate in 2-3 tryout sessions.
• Games: Approximately 10 games against teams New Trier competes with during the winter season.
• Team Practices: Two team practices at the start of the spring season in April (dates and times will be communicated after tryouts).
• Skills Sessions: Weekly Sunday skill development sessions led by coaches from all six New Trier teams.

Spring reversible jerseys must be purchased during registration where you will select:

• Jersey size
• Player type (skater or goalie)

Jersey numbers will be assigned.

Sizing guidance:

• Most skaters wear 2XL
• Most goalies wear 4XL
• XL (for smaller skaters) and 3XL (for smaller goalies) are also available

If you are unsure about sizing, reversible jersey samples are available to try on at Wilmette Bike Shop.

Please bring shoulder pads when trying on jerseys to ensure an accurate fit.

We understand that many players have other commitments during the spring season. Academics and participation in New Trier spring sports always take priority, and our Spring Hockey program is designed to be flexible in order to accommodate these obligations.

If you are unsure whether Spring Hockey is the right fit for your player, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Adam Cheris or Rob Malstrom. They are happy to answer questions and help families determine the best option.

For questions related to registration, please contact Colleen Knupp, NTHC Registrar.

Contacts:

• Adam Cheris – Hockey Director & Head Coach, NT Green: adamcheris@yahoo.com
• Rob Malstrom – Head Coach, NT Blue: trevianspringhockey@gmail.com
• Colleen Knupp – NTHC Registrar: nthockeyregistrar@gmail.com

Spring Tryout Information

• Tryout groups will be posted the night before each tryout date and will be updated throughout the tryout period. Group assignments will appear at the top of this information page.
• Teams will be formed based on player ability and will compete against opponents of similar skill levels.
• The total number of teams will depend on registration numbers. Please note that roster spots are not guaranteed for all interested players, and placement on a preferred team cannot be assured.

Spring rosters will be available on the TEAM pages, accessible from the menu bar at the top of the website homepage. Once on your team’s page, you’ll find the ROSTER on the left side of the screen, along with the team calendar for the schedule.

For easy access to your team’s schedule and communication, we highly recommend downloading the Crossbar app on your mobile device. Visit our Crossbar Resources page under the RESOURCES tab at the top of the website click here.