Mini Thunder U5-U7

(Hockey Initiation Program)

Sponsored by Tim Hortons Tim Bits Hockey Program

U7/U8 House League Extra Development Schedule
(also available on U7/U8 Development Team Site)


U5 Teams Full Calendar U6 Teams Full Calendar U7 Teams Full Calendar




If you are interested in the U7 Jr Thunder Program Click here.

ABOUT ROB RICCI HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT

Rob, a Georgetown resident is going into his 9th year of player development and during this time has trained a wide range of athletes all the way from youth to pro players.  Rob has been able to use his 7 year pro playing experience and combine that with his 8 years of coaching experience to understand the needs of young athletes and help them make improvements toward their individual goals.  Rob and his staff are looking forward to helping the Mini Thunder formulate a solid base of skills and knowledge that will help them along their young hockey journeys.

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I'm new to hockey, I've registered... what now?

Please see our Parent's Page for information.

Click here for the OMHA New to Hockey Document.

Click Here for a video on selecting the right equipment for your child from Coach Jeremy.

 

Click Here for an instructional video on putting hockey equipment on from Coach Jeremy.

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More on Equipment - Required Equipment for Players and Goalies

Ensuring safety on the ice is priority, and proper fitting equipment plays a critical role in player safety. Three important factors should be stressed when evaluating hockey equipment:

• good working condition
• well maintained throughout its life span
• proper fit

‘Hand-me-downs’ are a great way to save money, but be sure to carefully inspect the items to ensure they are safe to wear and properly functioning. Be sure to note the helmet expiry date sticker on helmets. Plan a budget for purchasing equipment. The most expensive equipment is not always necessarily the best for your child. We recommend you consult a professional sporting goods retailer for advice before you purchase any product.

Click here for more information on equipment fit, with emphasis on helmet, mouthguard, neck guard and danglers.

HHMH Required Player & Goalie Equipment
Goalie Equipment	Player Equipment
Goalie Helmet	Player Helmet with a Cage
Mouth Guard	Mouth Guard
Neck Guard (both throat protector and bib/dangler)	Neck Guard
Chest Protector	Shoulder Pads
Elbow Pads (Usually attached to Chest Protector)	Elbow Pads
Goalie Catcher Glove	Player Gloves
Goalie Blocker Glove
Jock / Jill Strap	Jock / Jill Strap
Goalie Hockey Pants	Player Hockey Pants
Goalie Pads	Hockey Player Shin Pads
Goalie Skates	Hockey Skates
Goalie Hockey Stick * Note:  HHMH supplies goalie equipment to U7 IP to U9, and to any HL team if needed. * Note:  Jersey and socks supplied with registration.	Player Hockey Stick

 

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JUNIOR THUNDER INFO

MD and House League

(U7-U9 Players)
Click Images for more information.

     

Representative Hockey (U10-U18)

Representative (Rep) Hockey is the highest level of hockey that can be played within HHMH.  HHMH is an AA center with 3 divisions within the rep program AA/A/B and non-contact BB.  Rep Hockey consists of home and away (travel) games, development program for goaltenders and players, tournaments and play-offs. 

The Rep team is an “evaluation format” in which players must purchase a HHMH evaluation card for the level the wish to try out for.

For more information regarding evaluations and purchasing evaluations cards, visit HHMH's Tryout and Registration page.

Representative Hockey is a great way to build a young player’s skill level, work ethic and team work while creating new friendships and having fun!

Note: Body contact is added to the Rep game starting with the U14 (AA/A) year. 

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Representative Hockey Registration (2025-26)

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Payment Terms and Conditions

• An admin fee of $8.00 will be added to each registration in the HCR store.
• Deposit payment can be made by credit card only. 
• Other fees will be determined by Team Budget and OMHA fees.

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Registering for Representative Hockey

A link will be provided for anyone registering for Rep Hockey after they have accepted an offer by the coach for the particular team.   

• $85 per level (AAA, AA, A, and B/BB - each tryout level is separate). For example, If you tryout for AAA, the Tryout Registration Fee is $85. If you don’t make AAA and you want to attend AA tryouts, you must pay another $85, and so on. You must register for each level you want to try out for separately.
• As a not-for-profit organization, these fees cover ice time, instructors, and admin costs. Any surplus is reinvested into making Rep hockey more affordable.

In advance of tryouts, the ORHC offers a series of Prep Skates. Participation is OPTIONAL and there are NO EVALUATIONS conducted during these sessions. Each session is 50-minutes long, at a cost of $35, and is run by professional instructors. As per OMHA regulations, only players registered with the Oakville Rangers for the 2024/25 season are eligible to attend Prep Skates. Please see below for the Prep Skate schedule and to register.

Space in each Prep-Skate is limited! Register early to ensure your spot!

2025/26 ORHC Rep Tryout Prep-Skates
DIVISION	DATE	ARENA	TIME	REGISTRATION
U10 / U11	Monday, April 7th	Joshua's Creek (Red)	5:30pm	Sold Out!
	Monday, April 7th	Joshua's Creek (Red)	6:30pm	Sold Out!
	Tuesday, April 8th	Joshua's Creek (Red)	5:30pm	Sold Out!
	Tuesday, April 8th	Joshua's Creek (Red)	6:30pm	Sold Out!
U12/U13	Monday, April 7th	Joshua's Creek (Red)	7:30pm	Sold Out!
	Monday, April 7th	Joshua's Creek (Red)	8:30pm	Register Now!
	Tuesday, April 8th	Joshua's Creek (Red)	7:30pm	Sold Out!
	Tuesday, April 8th	Joshua's Creek (Red)	8:30pm	Register Now!
U14 / U15	Tuesday, April 8th	River Oaks (A)	7:00pm	Sold Out!
	Tuesday, April 8th	River Oaks (A)	8:00pm	Register Now!

The 2025/26 Rep Rangers Coaches and Key Contacts can be found at
https://oakvillerangers.ca/Pages/37206/2025_26_Rep_Rangers_Coaches_and_Key_Contacts/.

If you are not able to attend a Tryout due to injury, illness, or schedule conflict please inform the coach directly.

A single tryout date may include two separate groups (ie. 7:00pm and 8:00pm). If a tryout date is going to be split you will receive an email from the coach with your assigned time. For example, let’s say there is a 2-hour session on the Monday at 7:00pm. The coach may elect to split this session - it is a single tryout day, but half of the participants would go to at 7pm and the other half at 8pm - you will only attend ONE of the skates.

Many Rangers’ AA, A and BB divisions consist of two teams - a "Red" Team and a "Blue" Team. Here is what you need to know:

• You register by division (ie. U16 A), NOT by colour. You CAN NOT register specifically to try out for only the Red or Blue team.
• Red and Blue coaches collaborate during Tryouts; Red selects first, Blue follows.
• Red coaches can select a player at any point in the tryout process. Blue coaches can also select a player at any time as long the Red coach agrees with the selection.
• Team selections may take longer this year due to Open Borders and overlapping tryouts across Ontario. Some Rangers players may explore other options, and initial attendance may vary. If needed, Blue teams may extend tryouts by 1-2 sessions to accommodate movement. A “Players Wanted” list will be posted on our website to support this process.

The following players are required to complete a Body Contact Clinic prior to attending Tryouts:

• All U14 players (2012 birth year)
• Any U15+ players who haven’t previously completed a clinic
• Goalies are exempt from this requirement

Please click here for more information.

Congratulations! Here is what happens next…

• When the coach notifies you that you have made the team he will also provide you with a PRIVATE LINK to register - do not share this link with anyone
• This registration is your acceptance of the offer to join the team
• You must complete this registration to accept your offer within 2-hours of the next day's tryout or you will be at risk of loosing your spot
• If you have not registered and accepted your offer by the end of Tryout Day 5 you will lose your spot on the team
• During the registration you will be charged a $1,000 non-refundable deposit

Tryout Refunds are available up to 24 hours before the first skate. After that, no refunds will be issued - no exceptions, even if the player doesn’t attend.

To request a refund, please submit a Tryout Registration Refund Request at https://oakvillerangers.ca/Forms/14117/.

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