Jr Mustangs Youth Hockey Tryouts
Each spring, the Utah Amateur Hockey Association authorizes local youth hockey programs to host Tryouts for Travel and Tier Teams. The Ogden Jr Mustangs will be be hosting Tryouts for multiple 2025-26 teams. To be eligible to participate in tryouts a player's financial account must up to date. Those with unpaid balances on account will not be eligible to participate. There is a fee to participate in tryouts. The fee covers ice, supplies, replacement jerseys and a slice of pizza for the evaluators.
14U and 16U Travel Team Tryouts will be held at the Weber County Ice Sheet - 4390 Harrison Blvd, Ogden Utah
Due to overwhelming interest in the Ogden Jr Mustangs Travel team tryouts, additional ice times have been added. An email will be sent on May 14 to those parents/guardian who have registered prior to May 14. Check your junk mail folders if you have not seen the email.
Note: Ice Sessions ADDED
14U Travel Tryouts
Friday May 30 - 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm
Saturday May 31 - 7:45 am - 8:45 am
Parent Meeting: Sat. May 31 - 9:00 am
16U Travel Tryouts
Friday May 30 - 9:45 pm to 11:00 pm
Saturday May 31 - 9:00 am to 10:15 am
Parent Meeting: Sat. May 31 - 10:30 am
Should there be enough interest, competitive skill and a qualified coach, a 14U Travel B team may be added for the 2025-26 season. admin@jrmustangshockey.com
Coaches will Communicate all Callbacks with the parent who registered the player for Tryouts
8 & Under Tryouts Registration Opens in Late May 2025
2025 FACT SHEETS
IMPORTANT BIRTH CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
If this is the first season your child is playing with a USA Hockey affiliated program such as the Ogden Jr Mustangs, your child's birth year must be verified by the Utah State Hockey Registrar. Please upload your player's birth certificate using this secure link. Do not send the birth certificate by email, text or regular mail. Use this secure link only. For questions, reach out to Mariko at Mariko.Rollins@uthockey.org
Secure Link for uploading Birth Certificate: https://forms.gle/jqbzkDbLAPvGYomD7
Tier II Teams
Tier Teams are highly competitive teams with experienced players. Tryouts are held in the spring for the following Fall/Winter season. The Ogden Jr Mustangs will field Tier II teams in the 14 and under, 16 and under and the 18 and under divisions. Tier II teams play a USA Hockey sanctioned tournament schedule. The Ogden Jr Mustangs Tier II teams travel out of state 1-2 times each month for competition. The Tier II practice and travel schedule is demanding. Utah Tier II teams may play against Tier I (AAA) teams only if the certain conditions are met according to the Utah Amateur Hockey Association policies. Tier II teams are nationally bound teams meaning that they will compete for the Tier II state title in their age division with the winner representing Utah in the USA Hockey National Championships tournament, in their age division. Competition is high, the time and financial demand is significant for the Tier II player and family. Ogden Jr Mustangs Tier teams have participated in the NAPHL, RMHF and the NWAHL. Billeted players are not allowed on Tier II teams. Players rostered on a Jrs team at anytime during the season may not be eligible for Tier II team rostering. Tier Ii is for Utah residents only.
Northwest Tier II Amateur Hockey League
Rocky Mountain Hockey Federation League
All Tier II team formation and game playing rules are subject to change by USA Hockey and the Utah Amateur Hockey Association.
Travel Division Teams
Travel B
Travel B teams are designed for players and parents that are interested in playing at a level that is higher than the House/Rec division of play but who are lesser skilled than the Tier or Travel A player. Players and Parents at Travel B and are looking for an emphasis on developmental hockey over competition. This division participates in the Utah Amateur Hockey League (UAHL). Travel B teams play against the other Travel B teams in Utah. Travel B players are not eligible to play on other youth travel or tier teams. Out of state players are not allowed on Travel B teams. Travel B teams may travel out of state a maximum of 3 times, during the season to participate in Travel B tournaments. Travel B teams may participate in unlimited in-state tournaments and local games. Travel B teams will participate in the UAHL PreSeason and end of season tournaments. The Ogden Jr Mustangs host Tryout Sessions for the Travel B teams. Travel B team rules and regulations are subject to change by the Utah Amateur Hockey Association.
Travel A Teams
Travel A teams will participate in the Utah Amateur Hockey League (UAHL) as well as 3 or more out of state tournaments per season. The Ogden Jr Mustangs Travel A teams are designed for players and parents who are ready for a greater level of time and financial commitment. Travel A level is for experienced players that seek to compete at the highest level possible within their age division. Travel A 10U and 12U teams may participate in tournaments against teams of similar skill. Travel A players may not play on other youth travel or tier hockey teams (no double rostering). Out of state players are not allowed. Billeted players are not allowed. Ogden Jr Mustangs Travel A players should expect to travel out of state at least five or more times during the season. The Ogden Jr Mustangs host Tryout Sessions for the Travel A teams in accordance with the Utah Amateur Hockey Association protected dates.
All Travel Team formation and game playing rules are subject to change by USA Hockey and the Utah Amateur Hockey Association.
House Recreation Teams
The Ogden Jr Mustangs House/Rec division provides an opportunities for new players and experienced players and their families who are not interested in the higher costs and time requirements of Travel and Tier hockey. This division is primarily for the younger age groups (6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U). Travel and House Rec players register to participate in their age division. There are no tryouts for House/Rec participation. House/Rec teams can add players after the start of the season until December. The USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM) is heavily emphasized with House/Rec players including practice to game ratios and skills. The House/Rec season may be shorter allowing players to participate in other youth sports. Many House/Rec teams play cross or half-ice games. This model maximizes the opportunity to handle the puck throughout practice sessions and games. https://www.admkids.com/
All House/Recreation team formation and game playing rules are subject to change by USA Hockey and the Utah Amateur Hockey Association.
