Exciting Season Ahead for St. Thomas Minor Hockey – Competing in Alliance AA/A League
Dear St. Thomas Minor Hockey Families,
With our
top tiered tryouts just around the corner, we are thrilled to announce that all our teams
will be competing fully in the
Alliance AA/A Seeded League this season, marking a return to familiar territory after last year’s placement in the omha Shamrock A league.
This transition reflects the strength and competitiveness our teams have historically demonstrated, and we are very eager to get back on the ice at the highest levels.
Season Structure & Competitiveness
The season format in Alliance ensures a competitive environment:
- First two months: Each team will play every team in the Alliance once.
- Re-seeding process: The top-performing teams in Alliance will be placed in the Constellation AA loop where they will compete against the teams who qualified for the Constellation AA the remainder of the season and into playoffs.
- The others will be placed in the Bristol A loop. Teams placed in the A loop will then participate against other A level placement teams, and will have additional interlock games from either the Shamrock or Southern Counties teams (omha).
With the OHF’s open border policy in place, we anticipate even greater competition in the AA loop, making this season one of the most exciting yet. St. Thomas teams have historically been strong contenders in the AA loop, and we look forward to continuing that tradition next season.
Benefits for Players & Families
The Alliance league offers a much more predictable schedule, with games primarily on the weekends. This change from the previous season's schedule in Shamrock, which featured many weeknight games, brings several advantages:
- Consistent practice times throughout the week, making it easier for families to plan their schedules.
- Weekend games, reducing the challenge of travelling from your home center midweek and playing after a long school day. The consistent weekend games promotes better performance on the ice.
Excited for a Competitive Season
For players aspiring to compete at the highest levels, this will be an exciting year in St. Thomas Minor Hockey, where dedicated athletes can be in an environment designed for growth, development, and competition.
Thank you for your continued support - we look forward to a fantastic season ahead!
PS: Don't forget to sign up for tryouts!!
Thanks and see you on the ice soon!!
St. Thomas Minor Hockey Association