Evaluation Process

Please see the following overview of the evaluation process for the 10U, 12U, and 14U age groups:

Goalie Only Evaluation

This is a controlled evaluation where certain drills are implemented to showcase the their skills. Goalies will be scored on the below.

• Technique
• Post to Post
• Rebound Control
• Aggressiveness (Compete)
• Reflexes (reaction to the puck)

1st Evaluation for Skaters

This evaluation, we will put our skaters through a drill that will focus on all the below. Skaters will get scored on the below.

• Skating (Forward/Backwards/Crossovers/Tight Turns)
• Puck Handling
• Shooting
• Stops and Starts

This evaluation is will include goalies

2nd Evaluation for Skaters

This evaluation we will put our players through 2 small area games and will finish with a full ice scrimmage. We will score our skaters and goalies during the small area games and full ice scrimmage.

• Aggressiveness/Compete (Skaters and Goalies)
• Skating
• Passing
• Shooting
• Hockey IQ/Decision Making
• Positioning (Skaters and Goalies)
• Body Contact (14U)
• Technique (Goalies)

3rd Evaluation for Skaters

This evaluation will be a full ice scrimmage. We will grade our skaters and goalies during the full ice scrimmage.

• Aggressiveness/Compete (Skaters and Goalies)
• Skating
• Passing
• Shooting
• Hockey IQ/Decision Making
• Positioning (Skaters and Goalies)
• Body Contact (14U)

After the 3rd evaluation, we will announce team lists. THESE ARE NOT FINAL. Your player will be watched for the coming weeks. Directors of Hockey, Mike Richards and Jillian Rowland, and coaches will continue to evaluate players to ensure placement is proper.

My player is listed on 2 teams. Why is that?

• Your player needs to be further evaluated to ensure the right level. This will not be for more than 2 weeks

My player was not listed on two teams but is now being asked to skate with 2 teams.

• We want to make sure your player is placed correctly. In some cases, it is hard to evaluate a player over a 3 day evaluation with a range of skills that may not showcase your players ability correctly. We want to place them in an environment where skills are similar

When will teams be final?

• We will look to make final roster decisions by 9/17 which is the start of declaration games

My player missed evaluations or was injured. What happens?

• Mike Richards and or Jillian Rowland will place your player where we believe they may fit. Your player will most likely be placed on 2 teams to start

I am a coach/team manager and want to register for a tournament(s) but cannot collect team fees due to extended evaluations. What do I do?

• Please get in touch with Rob Skinner. The Rockets will front the money until team fees are able to be collected. Once team fees are collected, your team will be responsible to repay the Rockets for those tournament fees.