2025-26 season tryouts

Tryouts for next season will take place from March 4 to March 8 for 8U, 10U, and 12U teams, and from April 8 to April 12 for 13U, 14U, 15O, 16U, and 18U teams. To learn more about our program offerings, please fill out our Player Interest Form.

Travel Program

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The Jr. Amerks field multiple travel teams at every age level. As a Tier I organization, our teams have access to the highest levels of competition. We offer AAA and AA teams at every age to provide players with a level of competitive play that is appropriate for their development while offering a path for growth and advancement within the organization.

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Tier i (AAA) hockey teams

Our USA Hockey Tier I (AAA) teams provide advanced players with the opportunity to maximize their performance by giving them access to elite-level training and topflight competition. Our Tier I (AAA) teams compete against some of the best teams in the country, and are eligible to qualify for USA Hockey Tier I New York state and national championship tournaments.

Our Tier I (AAA) program focuses on advanced training and skill development both on and off the ice through the support of our training partners Rochester Ice Center Hockey Academy and Next Level Strength and Conditioning.

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tier II (AA) hockey teams

Our Tier II (AA) program is designed to offer players a high level of competition and is guided by the some of the best coaching talent in the area. Our Tier II (AA) players receive the same development opporutnities and instruction as players in our Tier I (AAA) program, providing a path for players to advance as they build their hockey skills.

our coaches

Jr. Amerks coaches play a pivotal role in the development of our players both on and off the ice. Our coaches bring a wealth of hockey expertise to the organization, including many with collegiate and professional playing experience, to provide players with valuable instruction, guidance and support.

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News & Updates

Jr. Amerks Youth Hockey Organization Awards Nearly $35,000 in Scholarships to Make Hockey More Accessible in Rochester

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Jr. Amerks Night at Blue Cross Arena: A Huge Success!

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Superseries Rochester Border Battle Champs

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NYSAHA Releases Tryout Dates for 2025-26 Season

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Empire State Showdown 16U Champs

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Jr. Amerks Alumni

cole bardreau '93
new york islanders (NHL)
jack dugan '98
Fort Wayne Komets (EHL)
Charley Merkley '01
robert morris university (NCAA DI)
Tommy Winn '00
SUNY Geneseo (NCAA DIII)
Giuseppe Fiorillo '03
Austin Bruins (nahl)
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Player Development

Dedicated to development

We put player development first. Our on-ice skill development and off-ice training programs are designed to maximize the potential of every player regardless of their age, team, or beginning skill level.