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.
2025-26 Teams
U10 (Squirt) AA
Birth Years: 2015-2016
Head Coach: Jasen Rintala
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U10 (Squirt) A
Birth Years: 2015-2016
Head Coach: Michael Piombino
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Tryout Schedule
Friday, May 16 at 6:30pm
Sunday, May 18 at 12:00pm
Both Sessions held at the Factory in Wake Forest
U12 (PeeWee) AA
Birth Years: 2013-2014
Head Coach: Brian Haaland
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U12 (PeeWee) Upper A
Birth Years: 2013-2014
Head Coach: Derek DeYoung
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U12 (PeeWee) A
Birth Years: 2013-2014
Head Coach: Ryan Doss
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Tryout Schedule
Friday, May 16 at 5:00pm
Friday, May 16 at 7:45pm
Sunday, May 18 at 1:15pm
All Sessions held at the Factory in Wake Forest
U14 (Bantam) Selects
Birth Year: 2012
Head Coach: Matthew Cross
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U14 (Bantam) AA
Birth Years: 2011-2012
Head Coach: Dave Rappaport
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U14 (Bantam) A
Birth Years: 2011-2012
Head Coach: Chris Flood
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Tryout Schedule
Friday, May 16 at 5:15pm
Friday, May 16 at 8:45pm
Sunday, May 18 at 2:30pm
Both Sessions held at the Factory in Wake Forest
U16 Selects (Midget Minor)
Birth Years: 2009-2010
Head Coach: Stan Misthios
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U16 (Midget Minor) AA
Birth Years: 2009-2010
Head Coach: Richard Tooke
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U16 (Midget Minor) A
Birth Years: 2009-2010
Head Coach: Ben Chapman
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Tryout Schedule
Friday, May 16 at 6:15pm
Friday, May 16 at 9:00pm
Sunday, May 18 at 3:45pm
Both Sessions held at the Factory in Wake Forest
U18 (Midget Major) AA
Birth Years: 2007-2009
Head Coach: Ed Levens
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U18 (Midget Major) A
Birth Years: 2007-2009
Head Coach: TBA
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Tryout Schedule
Friday, May 16 at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 18 at 5:00pm
Both Sessions held at the Factory in Wake Forest
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 sign up for tryouts, learn more about the Raptors and our plans for next season, please fill out the contact form below.