RAPTORS HOCKEY CLUB
A Youth Hockey Club based in Raleigh, NC, USA
ABOUT US
The Raptors Hockey Club is entering its third 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 For Coaches,” the Raptors HC will be the premium place for Players.
Raptors Coaches and Team Managers will be granted the autonomy to nurture and establish guidelines that will cater to the specific needs of the players on their team. There will be NO micro managing of individual teams from the top of the organization.
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.
2020-21 Teams
These are the teams that the Raptors will be fielding during our 2020-21 Season! To tryout this year, you must fill out the form below. Due to COVID-19, it will be difficult to accommodate walk-ups.
SQUIRT A (2010-11 Birth Years)
Head Coach: Ben Chapman
Tryout:
- Friday, Aug 7 at 3:00 pm Factory Ice House
- Sunday, Aug. 9 at 11:00 am Ice Plex
Click here for the program guide.
PEEWEE AA (2009 Birth Year)
Head Coach: Stan Misthios
Tryout:
- Friday, Aug. 7 at 4:45 pm Factory Ice House
- Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10:30 am Ice Plex
Click here for the program guide.
PEEWEE A (2008-09 Birth Year)
Head Coach: Milton Smith
Tryout:
- Friday, Aug. 7 at 4:45 pm Factory Ice House
- Sunday Aug. 9 at 3:30 pm Ice Plex
Click here for the program guide.
PEEWEE A (2008 Birth Year)
Head Coach: Matt Cross
Tryout:
- Friday Aug. 7 at 4:45 pm Factory Ice House
- Sunday Aug. 9 at 8:00 am Ice Plex
- Sunday Aug. 9 at 3:30 pm Ice Plex
Click here for the program guide.
BANTAM A (2007 Birth Year)
Head Coach: Ken DiOrio
Tryout:
- Friday Aug. 7 at 7:00 pm Ice Plex
- Sunday, Aug. 9 at 9:30 am Ice Plex
Click here for the program guide.
BANTAM A (2006 Birth Year)
Head Coach: Tom Dixon
Tryout:
- Friday, Aug. 7 at 8:30 pm Ice Plex
- Sunday, Aug. 9 at 2:00 pm Ice Plex
Click here for the program guide.
MIDGET U16
Head Coach: Mark Bovisotto
Tryout:
- Friday, Aug. 7 at 4:15 pm Factory Ice House
- Sunday Aug. 9 at 12:30 pm Ice Plex
Click here for the program guide.
MIDGET U18
Head Coach: Ed Levens
Tryout:
- Friday, Aug. 7 at 8:45 pm Cary Ice House
Please fill out the tryout form below to request the U18 program guide.
2020-21 Tryouts
Want to be a Raptor? Sign up today! Tryouts for the upcoming season will be held August 7-9, 2020. The full schedule is listed in the 20-21 Teams section.
Please note that due to COVID-19, we need those interested in trying out for the Raptors to complete the form below. It will be difficult to accommodate walk-ups the day of tryouts this year.