wolves travel tryouts
TIER 2 TRYOUTS
2026-2027 TRAVEL TRYOUTS
The Garden Hockey Club is set to host its Tier II hockey tryouts, offering players the opportunity to compete at a high level within one of the region’s most competitive youth programs. Held at The Garden Ice Arena, these tryouts are designed to evaluate skill, hockey IQ, and overall competitiveness as teams are formed for the upcoming season.
The Tier II program features A and AA teams across multiple age groups, competing against top organizations throughout Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Players are assessed through on-ice sessions, with selections based on performance, past experience, and team needs.
Tier 2
Tryouts
TIER 2
TRYOUT information
- Players are evaluated through structured on-ice tryout sessions
- Coaches assess skating, puck handling, hockey IQ, and game awareness
- Multiple sessions may be used to evaluate consistency and overall performance
- Players will be grouped and observed in small-area and full-ice scenarios
- Final team placement is based on overall performance and roster needs
- Players will be evaluated based on the quality and consistency of their skills, as well as their coachability and attitude both on and off the ice
- Compete in high-tempo drills designed to simulate real game situations
- Evaluation results are reviewed collaboratively by the coaching staff before final selections are made
- 10U AA (2016–2017) — Coaches AJ Glowacki & Brian Lee
Tue, May 19 | 5:30–6:30 PM
Thu, May 21 | 5:20–6:15 PM - 11U A (2015) — Coaches Brian Lee & Tim Stapleton
Mon, May 18 | 7:20–8:20 PM
Wed, May 20 | 6:20–7:15 PM - 12U AA (2014) — Coaches Matt Draper & Matt Glowacki
Tue, May 19 | 6:45–7:45 PM
Thu, May 21 | 6:20–7:15 PM - 13U A (2013) — Coaches Mike Szoke & Joe Shean
Wed, May 20 | 7:30–8:30 PM
Thu, May 21 | 7:30–8:25 PM - 14U AA (2012) — Coaches Morgan Holgate & AJ Glowacki
Tue, May 19 | 8:00–9:00 PM
Wed, May 20 | 5:15–6:10 PM - 16U A (2011–2012) — Coaches Mitchell Bancroft & Matt Glowacki
Thu, May 21 | 8:30–9:30 PM
Tue, May 26 | 7:00–8:10 PM
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Travel hockey is intended for those players seeking higher competition and for families who want to spend more of their time in the game. Travel teams begin practicing as early as August and continue through March. Players typically touch the ice 3–5 days per week and can expect 30 or more games over the course of a season.
Tryout Schedule:
10U AA (2016–2017 Birth Years) — Coaches AJ Glowacki & Brian Lee
Tuesday, May 19 | 5:30–6:30 PM
Thursday, May 21 | 5:20–6:15 PM
11U A (2015 Birth Year) — Coaches Brian Lee & Tim Stapleton
Monday, May 18 | 7:20–8:20 PM
Wednesday, May 20 | 6:20–7:15 PM
12U AA (2014 Birth Year) — Coaches Matt Draper & Matt Glowacki
Tuesday, May 19 | 6:45–7:45 PM
Thursday, May 21 | 6:20–7:15 PM
13U A (2013 Birth Year) — Coaches Mike Szoke & Joe Shean
Wednesday, May 20 | 7:30–8:30 PM
Thursday, May 21 | 7:30–8:25 PM
14U AA (2012 Birth Year) — Coaches Morgan Holgate & AJ Glowacki
Tuesday, May 19 | 8:00–9:00 PM
Wednesday, May 20 | 5:15–6:10 PM
16U A (2011–2012 Birth Years) — Coaches Mitchell Bancroft & Matt Glowacki
Thursday, May 21 | 8:30–9:30 PM
Tuesday, May 26 | 7:00–8:10 PM
tier 2 vs. tier 3
Tier 2 vs Tier 3 Hockey
Compare the competitive Tier 2 travel program with Tier 3 development-focused hockey at The Garden Ice Arena.
- Highest competitive level offered at The Garden
- Teams compete across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana
- AA teams play in LCAHL
- Multiple weekly practices and weekend games
- Frequent travel for league play and tournaments
- Tryout-based selection
- Elite development pathway
- Development-focused hockey
- House, Adray, Tournament teams
- Mainly local competition
- Balanced practices and games
- Skill development focus
- Evaluation-based placement
- Great for all levels
- Tier 2 = travel + elite competition
- Tier 3 = local + development
- Tier 2 = higher commitment
- Tier 3 = more flexibility
- Tier 2 = selective tryouts
- Tier 3 = broader participation
- Different development paths
- Highest competitive level offered at The Garden
- Teams compete across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana
- AA teams play in LCAHL
- Multiple weekly practices and weekend games
- Frequent travel for league play and tournaments
- Tryout-based selection
- Elite development pathway
- Development-focused hockey
- House, Adray, Tournament teams
- Mainly local competition
- Balanced practices and games
- Skill development focus
- Evaluation-based placement
- Great for all levels
- Tier 2 = travel + elite competition
- Tier 3 = local + development
- Tier 2 = higher commitment
- Tier 3 = more flexibility
- Tier 2 = selective tryouts
- Tier 3 = broader participation
- Different development paths
FAQ’S
TIER 2 HOCKEY LEAGUE BREAKDOWN
Everything you need to know about the Garden Wolves Tier 2 hockey program
The Tier 2 program is a competitive travel hockey option designed for players looking to compete at a higher level against top teams across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
Tier 2 teams are available across multiple levels including 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U.
Players can compete on A and AA teams, depending on skill level, evaluations, and team placement.
Tier 2 AA teams compete in the Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League (LCAHL), one of the most competitive youth hockey leagues in the region.
Players are evaluated through tryouts and pre-season sessions, with placement based on performance, coach input, past experience, and overall team needs.
Tier 2 is the highest commitment level within the program, typically including multiple weekly practices, weekend games, and travel throughout the region.
The season generally runs from early September through March, with potential extensions depending on league play and tournament participation.
Tier 2 is ideal for players seeking a competitive environment, high-level coaching, and the opportunity to develop while competing against strong regional competition.
For more information about our hockey offerings, please visit the Garden Hockey Club's website.
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