NAPHL Fall League

The Chippewa Steel, a founding member of the NAPHL Fall League, are happy to announce their continued participation for the 2024 season at the 18U and 16U levels. This is an invite only program and interested players must attend tryouts. Tryout and program information can be found below.

TRYOUTS

Details

All players interested in being considered for our 18U and 16U teams must register for tryouts. Tryouts will take place Saturday, March 30th at Chippewa Ice Arena. Players trying out will receive free admission to the Chippewa Steel NAHL game on Saturday night against Springfield. Please see selection process below and read through the program details. Contact Coach Hunt with any questions: cory@chippewasteelhockey.com

Schedule (Subject to change) – March 30th at Chippewa Ice Arena

7:45-8:45 AM Check-in  
9:00 AM Player Meeting  
9:30-10:30 AM 18U Practice
10:45-11:45 AM 16U Practice
1:00-2:15 PM 18U Game
2:30-3:45 PM 16U Game
7:00 PM Steel NAHL Game


Selection Process

Players must apply to be invited to tryouts to ensure quality of competition. Upon completion of tryouts, players will be notified if they have been selected no later than 72 hours after tryouts conclude. Players will either be selected as a full time player or an alternate player. Alternate players will attend training camp, practices and be invited to games when a need arises. 

Cost: $20 – includes free admission to NAHL game on 3/30

Tryout Application:Contact Coach Hunt at cory@chippewasteelhockey.com to apply

 

PROGRAM DETAILS

Levels:

  • 18U: 2006 & 2007 birth years
  • 16U: 2008 & 2009 birth years

Games & Practices:

  • 18-20 games between NAPHL events and non-league teams
  • 10+ hours of practices including training camp
    • Training Camp takes place 8/16 – 8/18 at Chippewa Ice Arena

Game Schedule – SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

  • 8/18: Team Westwood (two games) @ Chippewa Ice Arena
  • 8/23 – 8/25: Showcase (3 games) @ Rosemount Ice Arena (MN)
  • 8/31 – 9/2: NAPHL Fall League Opener (4 games) @ Super Rink (Blaine, MN)
  • Mid/Late-September: NAHL Showcase (4 games) @ Super Rink (Blaine, MN)
  • Mid-October: NAPHL Showcase & Fall League Playoffs (4 games) @ Super Rink (Blaine, MN)
  • October: Additional Dates TBD

Exposure

  • Exposure to NCAA, USHL, NAHL and other junior leagues
  • Eligible for the NAPHL tenders given to all NAHL teams
  • Over 15 Steel NAPHL players have gone on to play in the NAHL

Hotels

  • NAHL/NAPHL events are stay to play. Out of town players are required to stay at league partner hotels. We will send out booking links for each event.

Cost:

  • Full time: $1,650 – includes practices, games & team apparel
  • Alternate: $825 – includes practices, training camp games & team apparel

NAPHL Fall League

The NAPHL Fall League is comprised of 16U and 18U teams operated and branded by NAHL members. The League play is strategically located and schedule to allow for additional development and exposure for players before the Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin high school season begins. Players that compete in the NAPHL Fall League are eligible for the NAHL Subsidiary tendering system exclusive to the NAPHL.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Cory Hunt: cory@chippewasteelhockey.com