Completing its second year in operation, the Hartford Junior Lady Wolfpack finished its overall season yesterday with the U13 (2004) team placing sixth at the National U14 Tier 2 Tournament in Marlboro, MA. After winning the Connecticut Hockey Conference U14 Tier 2 State Tournament and the New England District U14 Tier 2 Regional Tournament, the Wolfpack was the only true U13 team in attendance at the National Tournament. Playing in front of numerous Prep and College Coaches throughout the tournament, the U13s lost to eventual champion North Shore Vipers by one goal. After winning the U12 Tier 1 State Tournament last year and the U14 Tier 2 State Tournament and Regional Championship this season, the expectations for this team at the U14 Tier 1 level next season are high.
This season also saw significant successes at the U12 level where the Wolfpack U12 Tier 1 team won the Connecticut Hockey Conference U12 Tier 1 State Tournament and was the de facto New England Regional District Champion for the U12 Tier 1 Division. The team also placed second in the Super Regional U12 Tier 1 Regional Tournament, playing against U12 Tier 1 teams from Massachusetts. With a strong returning core from this year’s team, the Wolfpack’s U12 Tier 1 team for next season is expected to achieve similar success.
The Wolfpack’s U19 team continued to experience success both on an off the ice. With nine college commitments from this year’s team, our U19 team has placed 31 players into the college hockey ranks since its formation four years ago. With a significant number of player moving to the U19 team from our U14 Tier 1 team, this path of success and the placement of Wolfpack players into college hockey is expected to continue.
With the Wolfpack’s tryouts concluded for the U12 Division, the Wolfpack will be fielding a U12 Tier 1 and U12 Tier 2 team next season. With the numbers registered for tryouts at the U14 Division, the Wolfpack are expected to roster U14 Teams at the Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels, with the potential for a third U14 team.
The amenities offered by the Wolfpack, to include our year round player development program and player exposure plan, ensure all Jr Lady Wolfpack players receive the maximum development opportunities and the opportunities to showcase their skills and talents.
Tryouts for our U14 and U19 Divisions begin this weekend. Please visit our website at www.hartfordjryouthwolfpack.com for information concerning our Hartford Junior Lady Wolfpack Program and tryout information. Be the best, Joint the Pack!
