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.
2021-22 Teams
These are the teams that the Raptors will field during our 2021-22 Season. Coaches, levels and specific tryout times will be updated shortly. To get more information and to tryout, please fill out the form below. Tryouts will be held June 4-6, 2021.
SQUIRT
(2011-12 Birth Years)
U10 AA Program
Head Coach: Matt Cross
Click here for the SQ AA program guide.
Tryout Dates:
- Friday, June 4 @ 6:15 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
- Sunday, June 6 @ 1:15 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
U10 A Program
Head Coach: Ken DiOrio
Click here for the SQ A program guide.
Tryout Dates:
- Friday, June 4 @ 6:15 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
- Sunday, June 6 @ 1:15 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
PEEWEE
(2009-10 Birth Years)
U12 AA Program
Head Coach: Stan Misthios
Click here for the the PW AA program guide.
Tryout Dates:
- Friday, June 4 @ 5:00 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
U12 A Program
Head Coach: Ben Chapman
Click here for the the PW A program guide.
Tryout Dates:
- Friday, June 4 @ 5:00 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
BANTAM
(2007-08 Birth Years)
U14 AA Program
Head Coach: Ken Glonek
Click here for the BT AA program guide.
Tryout Dates:
- Friday, June 4 @ 5:15 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
- Friday, June 4 @ 7:45 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
U14 A Mixed Program
Head Coach: Justin Simpson
Click here for the BT A Mixed program guide.
Tryout Dates:
- Friday, June 4 @ 7:45 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
- Sunday, June 6 @ 3:45 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
U14 A 2008 Program
Head Coach: Steve Hoffman
Click here for the BT ’08 A program guide.
Tryout Dates:
- Friday, June 4 @ 7:45 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
- Sunday, June 6 @ 3:45 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
MIDGET MINOR
(2005-06 Birth Years)
U16 AA Program
Head Coach: Tom Dixon
Click here for the the U16 AA program guide.
Tryout Dates:
- Friday, June 4 @ 6:30 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
U16 A Program
Head Coach: TBD
Tryout Dates:
- Friday, June 4 @ 8:45 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
- Sunday, June 6 @ Noon, The Factory Wake Forest
MIDGET MAJOR
(2003-05 Birth Years)
U18 Program
Click here for the U18 AA Program Guide
Click here for the U18 A Program Guide
Tryout Dates:
- Friday, June 4 @ 7:30 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
- Sunday, June 6 @ 2:30 PM, The Factory Wake Forest
2021-22 Tryouts
Want to be a Raptor? Sign up today! Registering will keep you update on our plans, coaches and team levels. Tryouts for the upcoming season will be held June 4-6, 2021.