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Schenectady Youth Hockey is New York State Amateur Hockey Association (NYSAHA) / USA Hockey Registered (Association Code: NYH2012)
SCHENECTADY YOUTH HOCKEY TEAMS CAN ONLY PLAY OTHER USA HOCKEY TEAMS
√ TEAMS CAN ONLY PLAY OTHER USA HOCKEY TEAMS - SYHA teams can only play games with other USA Hockey teams. SYHA teams can only play in USA Hockey sanctioned tournaments. Teams must make sure that tournaments are USA Hockey sanctioned. Exception: Teams can play Hockey Canada teams after obtaining a USAH/Hockey Canada travel permit from the SYHA registrar. Canadian tournaments must be Hockey Canada sanctioned tournaments.
√ TRAVELING TO CANADA - Teams may travel to Canada to play in USA Hockey Canada sanctioned games and tournaments. A USAH/Hockey Canada travel permit must be obtained from the SYHA registrar. The SYHA registrar will obtain a travel permit from the USAH District or Associate Registrar in our area. Travel permits request should be made at minimum 14 days prior to travel, 30 – 40 days in advance is ideal. Team cannot play any NON-Hockey Canada sanctioned games or tournaments. Contact the SYHA registrar to obtain a USAH/Hockey Canada travel permit (www.schenectadyyouthhockey.com/contact).
TRAVEL HOCKEY TEAMS CONTACTS
| Team | TVHL Division | Head Coach | Head Coach Email | Game Scheduler | Scheduler Email | Team Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10u-AA | Hudson | Ben Gruda | bgrudasyha@gmail.com | Sarah Meyers | smeyersshya@gmail.com | Kailyn Siebert |
| 10u-A/B | Mohawk | Colette Youlen | coletteyoulen@gmail.com | Deanna Bouton | dmbouton@gmail.com | Brian Gregoire |
| 10u-Garnet | Heldeberg | Matt Karpovich | mwkarpovich@outlook.com | Mike Cognetti | mscognetti@gmail.com | Heather Davis |
| 10u-White | Heldeberg | Bob Feranec | feranec@gmail.com | Deane Fox | deane.m.fox@gmail.com | Katie Marcincuk |
| 12u-AA (TB) | NYS TB | Chris Kenny | christoper.kenny@ge.com | Kelli Trippany | trippanysyha@gmail.com | Kelli Trippany / Lori Darcy |
| 12u-B | Heldeberg | Mike Dombrowski | mdomb1@msn.com | Colleen Crumlish and Val Evans | Chargersschedulers@gmail.com | Lisa Yowell / Tina Kinowski |
| 14u-AA (TB) | NYS TB | Brian Bliss | biabliss@gmail.com | Greg Marcincuk | gmarcincuk@gmail.com | Deb Foley |
| 14u-B | Mohawk Lower | Jordan Beck | jbeckhockey@gmail.com | Scott Lobdell | lobvmf312@gmail.com | Jen Lobdell |
| 16u (TB) | NYS TB | Ken Lancto | lanctk2@sage.edu | Ken Lancto | lanctk2@sage.edu | Ken Lancto |
| 18u (TB)* | NYS TB | Jim Archibald | stormcoacharchie@gmail.com | Don Koszelak | don.koszelak@gmail.com | Karen Knutsen |
| 18u (Non TB)* | Hudson | Jim Archibald | stormcoacharchie@gmail.com | Don Koszelak | don.koszelak@gmail.com | Brian Cook |
TB - NYS Tier 2 Youth Tournament Bound Team
* 18u (TB) and 18u (non-TB) are two different teams with different rosters. Jim Archibald is Head Coach of both teams. 18u (non-TB) will be playing in the TVHL 18u Hudson Division.
HOCKEY & SKATING PROGRAM CONTACTS
General inquires regarding our entry level programs should be addressed to our Entry Level Programs Coordinator - Linda Zahnleuter www.schenectadyyouthhockey.com/contact
| Team | Title | Name | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level Programs | Administrator | Linda Lahnleuter | lzahn@nycap.rr.com | |
| Rec Hockey | Head Coach | Brianne Brinker | brinkerb@union.edu | |
| Intro to Hockey | Head Coach | Walt Peretti | wperetti@gmail.com | |
| Mini Mites | Head Coach | Walt Peretti | wperetti@gmail.com | |
| 8u (Cross Ice) | Head Coach | Ben Stafford | benstafford01@yahoo.com | |
| Learn to Skate | Lead Skating Instructor | Patti Tashman | ptashman@wppkids.com | |
| North American Hockey Systems | Skating Coach | Dave Randall | info@myhockeyskills.com | www.myhockeyskills.com |
| Mac Goaltending | Goalie Coach | Bryan McDonald | bryan@macgoaltending.com | www.macgoaltending.com |
