Liberty University Club Sports Athletics
Men's, women's ACHA hockey tryout schedule announced
8/3/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's D1 Hockey, Men's D2 Hockey, Men's D3 Hockey
Liberty University's men's and women's hockey teams are gearing up for the 2016-17 season and will hold open tryouts for returning players, incoming recruits, and prospective walk-ons during the week of Aug. 28-Sept. 4.
Current students interested in participating in the weeklong process — when players will be evaluated for selection and placement on the ACHA Division I, II, or III men's squads or Division I or II women's teams — must register online in advance, preferably by Aug. 24.
"It's one tryout and everybody participates — all DI, DII, and DIII returning players and incoming freshmen and transfers," Flames DI men's Associate Head Coach Jeff Boettger said. "Liberty's teams are looking to fill their final roster spots, with each taking approximately 25 players."
He anticipates an influx of walk-ons to challenge for the chance to complement the Flames' deep recruiting class and solid returning corps of veteran players.
"The competitive ability has increased at all three levels," Boettger said. "I'm excited to see everybody who's coming in and looking forward to getting to know some new players. The coaches will be looking to see players at all the levels, to help ascertain who's going to be the best fit for each of the three teams."
Tryouts are free and players should report to the LaHaye Ice Center between 4-4:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 in advance of the 5 p.m. opening tryout session. All prospective players must bring their own equipment.
Contact the Club Sports department at (434) 592-3957 or by email at clubsports@liberty.edu for more information.
Here is the official schedule for the week's events:
LIBERTY HOCKEY TRYOUT TIMES
Day 1: Sunday, Aug. 28
5-6:30 p.m.: Men's Tryouts (All Players) – GAME
6:45-8:00 p.m.: Men's Tryouts (All Players) – GAME
8:15-9:30 p.m.: Men's Tryouts (All Players) – GAME
Day 2: Monday, Aug. 29
5-7 p.m.: DI Men's Tryout (Selected) – GAME
9-10:15 p.m.: DI Women's Tryout
Day 3: Tuesday, Aug. 30
3-4:30 p.m.: DI Men's Tryout (Selected) – GAME
4:45-6:15 p.m.: DI Women's Tryout
6:30-8 p.m.: DII, DIII Men's, and New Players from Day 1 & 2 (Selected) – GAME
Day 4: Wednesday, Aug. 31
3-4:30 p.m.: DI Men's Tryout (Selected) – GAME
4:45-6:15 p.m.: DI Women's Tryout
6:30-8 p.m.: DII, DIII Men's, and New Players from Day 3 (Selected) – GAME
8:15-9:45 p.m.: DIII Men's Optional Skate (Open)
Day 5: Thursday, Sept. 1
3-4:30 p.m.: DI Men's Tryout (Selected) – GAME
4:45-6:15 p.m.: DI Women's Tryout
6:30-8 p.m.: DII, DIII Men's, and New Players from Day 4 (Selected)
8:15-9:45 p.m.: DIII Men's Optional Skate (Open)
Day 6: Friday, Sept. 2; Day 7: Saturday, Sept. 3; Day 8: Sunday, Sept. 4
3-4:30 p.m.: DI Men's Tryout (Selected)
5:15-6:30 p.m.: DI Women's Tryout
7:15-9:15 p.m.: DII, DIII Men's, and New Players from Day 5 (Selected) – GAME
10-11:45 p.m.: DIII Men's Tryout (Open) – GAME
9:15-10:30 a.m.: DII Men's Tryout (Selected) – GAME
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: DIII Men's Tryout (Selected) – GAME
5-6:45 p.m.: Men's DIII Tryout (Selected) – GAME
