We love the game
The Rochester Jr. Americans are a not-for-profit youth hockey organization committed to helping develop great kids who play hockey to the best of their ability. We’re here to provide the best in coaching, instruction and competition to every team at every level. We believe in an environment that balances commitment and fun for every player, and creates a welcoming community for every family. We want everyone involved to develop a passion for hockey that lasts a lifetime.
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News & Updates
Three Jr. Amerks 16U Girls Players Selected for USA Hockey National Development Camp
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2025–26 Jr. Amerks Teams, Coaches & Managers Now Posted
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Jake SanSoucie Selected for 2025 USA Hockey Boys 16U National Development Camp
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19U Defenseman Sarah Hensel Selected for 2025 USA Hockey Girls National Development Camp
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Ryan Kozara Selected for 2025 USA Hockey Boys National 16 Development Camp
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Youth hockey teams competing throughout United States and Canada each year
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student-athletes participating in our programs every season
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volunteer coaches with extensive playing and coaching experience
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Player advancement
For more than 30 years, we've had the opportunity to coach and mentor hundreds of outstanding student-athletes, who have gone on to play hockey at the highest levels.
Tournaments
We host two marquee tournaments during the season.
We kick off the season with the Jr. Amerks Kyle's Slap Shot Tournament, our annual fundraising supporting Kyle's Slap Shot Challenge Foundation to benefit UR Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital. This tournament is exclusively for Jr. Amerks players. Players of all ages at all levels of play come together for friendly 3v3 competition and a chance to win some big prizes in our hardest slap shot competition!
Each spring we host our annual Big Thaw Hockey Tournament in memory of Willard "Bud" Parker, Jr. Our official celebratory end to the season, House teams from all over the region join us to play a four-game minimum and compete for division championships. There are medals, tournament awards and player MVP awards for participants.
A portion of the proceeds from the Big Thaw Tournament is donated to the Jr. Amerks Sean Shortsleeve Memorial Scholarship fund to help families in need cover their season dues.