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.
2026-27 Teams
The Raptors are excited to field teams next season from Squirt through Midget. Learn more about our Teams, Coaches and Programs below.
U10 (Squirt) AA
Birth Years: 2016-2017
Head Coach: Jerry Carey
2nd Year Coaching with the Raptors
U10 (Squirt) A
Birth Years: 2016-2017
Head Coach: Michael Piombino
3rd Year Coaching with the Raptors
U12 (Peewee) AA
Birth Years: 2014-2015
Head Coach: Jasen Rintala
4th Year Coaching with Raptors
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U12 (Peewee) Upper A
Birth Years: 2014-2015
Head Coach: Bryan Patterson
2nd Year Coaching with Raptors
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U12 (Peewee) Lower A
Birth Years: 2014-2015
Head Coach: Dave Rappaport
6th Year Coaching with Raptors
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U14 (BANTAM) ELite Selects
Birth Year: 2012-2013
Head Coach: Matthew Cross
8th Year Coaching with Raptors
U14 (BANTAM) Upper A
Birth Years: 2012-2013
Head Coach: Bill Lane
2nd Year Coaching with Raptors
U14 (BANTAM) AA
Birth Years: 2012-2013
Head Coach: Brian Haaland
4th Year Coaching with Raptors
U14 (BANTAM) Lower A
Birth Years: 2012-2013
Head Coach: Derek DeYoung
4th Year Coaching with Raptors
U16 (midget minor) AA
Birth Years: 2010-2011
Head Coach: Richard Tooke
8th Year Coaching with Raptors
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U16 (midget minor) Upper A
Birth Years: 2010-2011
Head Coach: Ben Chapman
8th Year Coaching with Raptors
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U16 (midget minor) Lower A
Birth Years: 2010-2011
Head Coach: Chris Flood
3rd Year Coaching with Raptors
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U18 (midget Major) AA
Birth Years: 2010-2008
Head Coach: Ed Levens
8th Year Coaching with Raptors
U18 (midget Major) A
Birth Years: 2009-2008
Head Coach: Rino Viskovich
1st Year Coaching with Raptors
Raptors 26-27 Season Tryouts
Tryouts for the 2026-27 season will be held May 1-3. For more information and to register, please fill out the form below.