Dear U8
Waterloo Wolves Families,
Welcome to
the 2025/2026 U8 MD tryouts! I’m excited to welcome all players back to the
rink for what promises to be an exciting and energetic weekend of hockey.
š Tryout Overview
·
Number of Tryouts: 3 on-ice sessions
·
Schedule:
Please refer to the official WMHA schedule for dates, times, and arena
locations
·
Attendance:
Each player is expected to participate in all three tryouts
š What to Expect
- Arrival: Please arrive early (suggested
1hr before ice time) to allow time for:
o
Registration
o Receiving your practice pinney
o Dressing and preparing for the
session
- Note: There will be many
players, so extra time will help ensure a smooth process for everyone.
š§ On-Ice Sessions
- The
tryouts will be run by DEJ Elite Hockey, providing a high-quality
experience for all players.
- This
setup allows me to focus on evaluations during the sessions.
ā
Evaluation & Selection
·
The
evaluation team will include:
o Myself (Head Coach)
o Third-party evaluators
o WMHA representatives
·
We
will be assessing players on:
o On-ice skill and hockey sense
o Work ethic
o Sportsmanship
o Coachability
š£ Team Selection
- Following
the final (third) tryout, the U8 MD team roster will be posted on
the WMHA U8 MD website.
Best of luck
to all players participating in tryouts—I look forward to seeing you at the
rink and watching the energy and excitement each of you brings to the ice!
Warm
regards,
Patrick Mathieu
U8 MD Head Coach
Waterloo Minor Hockey Association