RAPTORS HOCKEY CLUB
A Youth Hockey Club based in Raleigh, NC, USA
ABOUT US
The Raptors Hockey Club is entering its seventh season. Our organization is built by coaches and is focused on hockey development, having fun and creating a positive environment for our players and their families. Contact us today to learn more about how Raptors HC is making a positive impact on youth hockey in North Carolina.
Affiliation
Raptors Hockey Club is a member of USA Hockey under the local affiliate Carolina Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA).
Philosophy
By being an “Organization of Culture,” Raptors HC provides an environment that will encourage our Coaches and Team Managers to act with autonomy to nurture and develop guidelines that will cater to the needs of the specific players and families on their team.
Player Development & Player Advancement
These will be our primary initiatives, as it is what we do best.
Raptors HC will provide a supportive, competitive, structured, positive, safe and fun environment for all of our hockey players and families. We will put our players in the best possible position to succeed.
2024-25 Teams
U10 (Squirt) AA
Birth Years: 2014-2015
Head Coach: Jasen Rintala
U10 (Squirt) A
Birth Years: 2014-2015
Head Coach: Mick Piombino
U12 (PeeWee) AA
Birth Years: 2012-2013
Head Coach: Matthew Cross
U12 (PeeWee) Upper A
Birth Years: 2012-2013
Head Coach: Brian Haaland
U12 (PeeWee) A
Birth Years: 2012-2013
Head Coach: Derek DeYoung
U14 (Bantam) AA
Birth Years: 2010-2011
Head Coach: Dave Rappaport
U14 (Bantam) Upper A
Birth Years: 2010-2011
Head Coach: Ben Chapman
U14 (Bantam) Lower A
Birth Years: 2010-2011
Head Coach: Chris Flood
U15 Selects (Midget Minor)
Birth Years: 2009
Head Coach: Stan Misthios
U16 (Midget Minor) AA
Birth Years: 2008-2009
Head Coach: Steve Hoffman
U16 (Midget Minor) A
Birth Years: 2008-2009
Head Coach: Richard Tooke
U18 (Midget Major) AA
Birth Years: 2006-2008
Head Coach: Ed Levens
U18 (Midget Major) A
Birth Years: 2006-2008
Head Coach: Tom Dixon
Raptors 25-26 Season Tryouts
Tryouts for the 2025-2026 season will be held May 16-18. The Raptors are excited to field teams from Squirt through Midget. To learn more about the Raptors, our plans for next season or to receive information about tryouts, please fill out the contact form below.