Freeze Tier II Travel Hockey
The Frederick Freeze Tier II Travel Hockey program fields teams at all age classifications (8U - 18U) including girls-only teams, offering a range of playing levels including AA, Upper A, Lower A, and B teams. Freeze teams compete in the Chesapeake Bay Hockey League (CBHL) alongside the Atlantic Hockey Federation (AHF), with the exception of our 8U, non-Gold girls, and 18U teams.
The Frederick Freeze offers two 80-minute practice slots per week for 8U and all AHF-competing teams (one 80-minute practice slot per week for non-Gold Girls and non-AA 18U), additional power skating and skills clinics built into the schedule and weekly dedicated goaltender development through our partnership with Wolfe Hockey Development.
Dates for 2025-26 tryouts are listed to the right.
Tryouts along with all home games and practices, will be held at Skate Frederick, 1288 Riverbend Way, Frederick MD 21701.
Supplemental Tryouts for the Frederick Freeze 2025-2026 CBHL Fall Season will be announced at a later date.
2025-26 Head Coach Candidates and expected team declarations
Potential coaching candidates and anticipated declaration subject to change pending tryout evaluation review and player placements.
Interested coaching candidates should reach out to Freeze Hockey Director, Pat St Clair, at patrick@frederickfreeze.com.
Coaches listed below are current candidates for Head Coach positions and that age level and if they are listed more than once it means that are in consideration in that age level but will not be a HC for more than one team.
8U (2017-2020) - UA, LA, B
Adam Levine, Nick Chapman
Futures/6U - Steve Ferrone
10U (2015/2016)- AA, UA, LA
Toby Heusser, Jesse Bowser, Patrick Murphy, Steve Klopfer, Jason Cox
12U (2013/2014) - AA, UA, LA
Mark Macera, Ian Soifer
12U Girls (2013-2016) - Gold, Silver
TBD
14U Girls (2011/2012) - Gold, Silver
TBD
14U (2011/1012) - AA, UA, LA
Josh Stears, Andy Messmore, Ian Soifer
16U (2009/2010) - AA, UA, LA
Ian Soifer, Brian Murphy, Keith Dockens, Josh Stears
16U and 19U Girls (2006-2010) - Gold, Silver
Scott McIntosh, Brian Murphy
18U (2007/2008) - AA, UA
Mark Macera, Eric Rigsby
Games
Frederick Freeze teams competing in both the CBHL and AHF can expect to play 50+ games between league play, showcases, non-league games, tournament schedules and potential league playoffs.
Teams only competing in the CBHL (8U, non-Gold girls, and 18U) should expect 30+ games.
The 6U/Futures team is designed to be a practice-only team with a handful of non-league games and tournaments, amounting to about 15-20 games.
All teams are expected to participate in three tournaments throughout the season, with at least one being a destination location. Generally, one tournament is played locally, one within a four-five hour drive, and one within a six-ten hour drive (excluding 8U).
Practices
All teams competing in both the CBHL and AHF, as well as all 8U teams, have two 80-minute practices per week (excluding some holiday weeks).
Non-Gold girls teams and non-AA 18U teams have one 80-minute practice slot each week.
All teams (excluding 6U Futures) are expected to conduct dryland training and/or video review into their practice schedules. The Frederick Freeze has partnered with the City of Frederick to utilize the Riverwalk Park and Hillcrest Park roller hockey surfaces for dryland training and system walkthroughs.
Goalies will work with Wolfe Hockey Development within their practices once a week, but also within goalie-only clinics separate from their team practice schedules. Goalie-only clinics will either take place at Skate Frederick or Laurel at Wolfe's Ice Den.
Season Fees (from 2024-25 season)
TRYOUTS Early registration tryout fees will be $125 ($25 for 8U/Mites).
Season fees for 2025-26 season will be updated shortly.
2024-25 season fees: includes AHF and CBHL leagues.
6U/8U Futures $1,100
8U $2,000
10U $3,400 - 10U goalie $2,550
12U $3,500 - 12U goalie $2,700
14U $3,500 - 14U goalie $2,700
16U $3,500 - 16U goalie $2,725
18U $1,900 - 18U goalie $1,600
GIRLS TEAMS FEES:
12U Girls Team Only $1,600
14U Girls Team Only $1,600
16U/19U Girls Team Only $1,600
*12U and older AA teams should expect an additional fee (apprximately $300) to receive weekly off-ice training through our partnership with Explosive Performance
**Dual-rostered Girls at 12U/10U ONLY = additional $900 to co-ed fee
***Sibling discount = TBD
Uniforms and Other Additional Costs
Uniforms are not included in the tuition fees and are required for purchase by new Frederick Freeze players and existing players needing changes to their current setup (e.g. size, number, etc.).
Equipment guidelines can be found here.
Additional costs will be incurred throughout the season to cover tournaments and other ancillary costs the team incurs.
Tryouts for the 2025-2026 season will also be the basis for our Spring 2025 Polar Bear and Jr. Blazers team rosters. Upon accepting a regular-season roster offer, players can note their interest and availability for Spring tournament activities. Spring hockey is optional and offered at an additional cost. More information can be found on the Spring Hockey sections of our website.
Fall 2025 - 2026 Tryouts
Tryout Information