This Week in Saint Paul Tommies Hockey

November 26, 2023 - Official Update

The JG Hockey season is finally here!  Please familiarize yourself with the information in this update.  It contains projected ice schedules for the next 2 weeks, player meeting schedules, registration information and equipment information and dates for all 3 team preseason meetings.  

The JGHSL regular season games can begin Monday December 4.  Our league schedule will be available November 30.  Determining a full practice schedule for all 3 teams is dependent on which of our 45 90-minute home game slots are utilized by the league.

Tryouts / Meetings / Team Selections

Tuesday November 28  

3:20 PM - 4:20 PM JG16 Woog Rink 1

(tryouts) 6:50 PM - 8:00 PM JGB / JGA STIA

Resurface

(tryouts) 8:10 PM - 9:30 PM JGB / JGA STIA

 

Team selection (anticipated) Tue. Nov. 28 (evening) or Wed. Nov. 29 (Community time)

 

Wednesday November 29

3:15 PM JGA only rules meeting - VF016 (McCarthy classroom)

 

Thursday November 30

(practice) 4:10 PM - 5:10 PM JGB / JGA (share) Woog Rink 2

 

Friday December 1  Parent/Player Team 

Saint Thomas Academy - Flynn Hall, Lower Level

 

6:00 PM JGA Parent/Player meeting VF016 (McCarthy classroom)

6:30 PM JGB Parent/Player meeting VF Team Meeting Room

7:00 PM JG16 Parent/Player meeting VF016 (McCarthy classr'm)

 

• USA Hockey / Safe Sport / School Waiver form / ImPACT baseline concussion test
• League Game Schedules distributed (practice schedules)
• Game uniforms distributed
• Practice uniforms distributed
• JG16 + Equipment available
• Team Manager
• Player Fee Registration

 

Saturday December 2 (Tentative)

(practice) 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM JGB/JGA (share)

(practice) 8:40 AM - 9:40 AM JG16

 

JGA Morning meeting/breakfast

JGB TBA

JG16 TBA

 

Sunday December 3 

(practice) 5:20 PM - 6:20 PM JG16 

(intersquad scrimmage) 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM JGB vs. JGA

 

JGHSL league games begin December 4.

JGHSL league games end February 23.

 

Potentially useful Links

https://www.usahockey.com/

https://www.jghsl.org/

Minnesota Hockey Player Waiver Release Form

Questions:  bmccarthy@cadets.com

 “Most players growing up in Minnesota dream of playing for their high school hockey team.  Unfortunately, those rosters are limited to 20 players.  In some communities, there can be as many as a hundred or more players competing for these coveted spots.  Simple math says there will be kids left out who need a place to play.

Junior Gold hockey provides another opportunity for high school age players to continue playing while developing their skills.  Junior Gold has grown in a fantastic level of hockey with considerable skill and opportunities for player development.  Many players made their high school team after playing a season or two of Junior Gold, and some Junior Gold players have gone onto play after high school in junior leagues such as the NAHL.”

(from minnesotahockey,org)

The West Saint Paul Warriors Hockey Association is the host association for the Saint Paul Tommies Junior Gold Hockey Club.

Formerly known as Saint Thomas Academy Junior Gold hockey, the program encourages interested student athletes to continue having fun playing hockey and compete at an advanced level.  Besides moving along to high school teams, many Junior Gold athletes continue playing hockey after high school with their college club teams or other competitive adult leagues.

Junior Gold questions may be directed to Bill McCarthy, Health and Physical Education Department Chair, Coach.
bmccarthy@cadets.com
651-454-4570 ext 1324

Player Expectations

By developing people of high character, with strong work ethic and commitment, the SPTHC will support the rules, policies, and regulations of the High Schools involved, USA Hockey and the Minnesota State High School League as they pertain to attendance, academics and substance use.  Please note: Players who are late to school, not in class, or tardy to class during the school day will not be permitted to participate in that day’s practice or game.

Player Requirements

1. Register with USA Hockey for the 2023-2024 season. USA Hockey Registration
2. Complete baseline ImPACT concussion testing. ImPACT Baseline Concussion Training (scroll down to the heading: Concussion Testing, follow the instructions)
3. Complete SafeSport Training (birthdates 2006 or earlier) SafeSport Training
4. Complete a one-time Minnesota Hockey Waiver if needing to be released from your home association.  (Not necessary for players living in the Saint Paul Warriors home district.)
5. Full fee payment.

In an effort to prepare for the upcoming season, preseason clinics are being offered.  These sessions will replace JG preseason skates and will include all eligible High School players.  Sessions will be staffed and directed at establishing a good balance between fundamental refreshers and some scrimmaging.  Some sessions will be supervised by Foley and Nagel.  The cost for participation in the preseason clinics is $89, or $50 for 5 or less sessions.  There are 2 ways to register.  There are a total of 10 instructed/development hours included in the clinic, and full participation is encouraged.  Players with financial concerns should talk with a team official. 

Registration and payments to ‘SPT JG Hockey’.  Please give your payments to Mr. McCarthy.

High School hockey Tryouts will begin Monday, November 13.  Junior Gold Hockey Tryouts will follow - date and times to follow, and can be related to player availability following fall sport participation  There is no cost to participate in Junior Gold Tryouts.

Welcome to a new era in Junior Gold Hockey!  

The Saint Paul Tommies are the newest Junior Gold Hockey Club to participate in the Junior Gold High School Hockey League.  Rebranding the Saint Thomas Academy Cadets as the Tommies is another positive step that continues the strong hockey tradition and  opportunity which began in 2007 with Junior Gold hockey at Saint Thomas Academy.  With the support of both community high schools, Saint Thomas Academy, and Two Rivers along with the West St. Paul Hockey Association, the Saint Paul Tommies will begin play in the upcoming 2023-2024 season.

Change is good, but change comes at a cost.  Rebranding the current program from the Saint Thomas Academy Cadets to the Saint Paul Tommies involves a substantial financial commitment.  In an effort to offset some of these costs, STA JG used game sweaters will be available for purchase.  There are 3 sets of gently used home and away game sweaters that are for sale.  Sales begin October 2.

Prioritized, these are available to:

1.      Current JG players (families) (presale begins September 28)

2.      Former JG players (families)

3.      Current STA students, faculty, and staff

4.      General Public

Pricing Guide (while supplies last)

1 Game Sweater         $35

2 Game Sweaters       $50

3 Game Sweaters       $70

4 Game Sweaters       $100

Junior Gold questions may be directed to Bill McCarthy, Health and Physical Education Department Chair, Coach.
bmccarthy@cadets.com
651-454-4570 ext 1324