Spring Season Hockey Teams

During the spring season, we offer two interconnected teams: the B-Team and the Middle School Spring Team. The B-League serves as a developmental league for high school students who are not AAA players. Meanwhile, the Middle School Spring Team acts as a preparatory program for 5th to 9th graders aspiring to play hockey at Priory in the future.

The B-Team is a developmental high school team designed for 7th to 9th graders. It participates in a 10-game series organized by the Mid States Club Hockey Association, operating as a spring team from April to June. The B-Team does not hold practices in the spring but is encouraged to join the Varsity team practices on Sunday and Wednesday evenings during the fall. The B-Team's fees include these practice sessions.

*Eligible players will have the birth years 2009, 2010 and 2011. No 6th or 11th graders can be rostered regardless of their birth year. No Junior Elite, Tier 1, AAA, AAA Lady Blues, Central States Bantam Major, Midget Minor, Midget Major, Central States Prospects Bantam Major or Midget Minor, Midget Major, Twin Bridges Elite, Carshield players. This includes players who have been rostered on the excluded teams at any point during the season.

The Middle School Spring League offers a delightful experience for both current and potential future Priory students. The league spans from April to May and features a total of 10 games followed by playoffs. Notably, the Spring League does not include any practice sessions.

*Eligible players will have the birth years 2010-2013.

B-Team: $900 per player. This covers the cost of practice ice in the winter, tournament fees, league fees, and jerseys/socks. (B - Team fees are already included in varsity fees.)

Middle School Spring Team: $250 per player. This covers the league fee and jerseys/socks.

Payment can be made via check made out to "Priory Hockey."

Do I have to attend Priory to play on the Middle School Spring Team or B-Team?

No, you do not. With the middle school spring team we prioritize those interested or early admitted to Priory but anyone, boy or girl, are welcome to play.

You also do not need to attend Priory to play on the B-team. However, if the player desires to be promoted up to the varsity Priory team, he will need to either attend a school that does not have a high school hockey program or enroll at Priory.

Is there body checking?

B-team, yes. Middle School Spring team, no.

What rules are played?

B-team plays youth hockey rules. Middle School Spring team plays high school rules (touch-up offsides, icing on penalty kills). It's backwards, I agree.

Why aren't there practices for these leagues?

Due to the timing of this league and the potential for conflict between our B-team and Middle School Spring team (as well as spring sports (lacrosse, baseball, tennis, etc.) we will not be holding practices. You just show up, play, build comradery with your future and current teammates, and have fun! 

I can't make every game, can I still play?

Make the games you can, even if it is a partial game. If you are playing a spring sport or on a travel team, obviously that takes priority over spring-league hockey. However, if you are free, we expect you there. Our coaching philosophy is very simple with this team. We will roll lines and give everyone an equal opportunity. Want to try a new position? This is the team to experiment with that. We are especially looking for defensemen and can always use goalies. 

I’m already playing B-team, can I play Middle School Spring Team as well? 

Absolutely. Play as much hockey as you want so long as you are eligible!

I’m already playing B-team, do I have to play Middle School Spring Team?

No. This is additional ice time where the competition is younger and not as physical.