Amherst Youth Hockey is looking for you….
From March 28, 2012 through April 1, 2012 Amherst Youth Hockey will be hosting the Tier 1 Nationals for 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U. We are in need of volunteers for merchandise, admissions, and security (need to be 18 or older). Please email Renae Gattozzi at
with your available dates and time slots. For those who are able to work eight or more hours you will receive a Nationals Jacket.
2013 Travel Tryouts
Monday 05-Mar-12 6:30:00 PM 7:50:00 PM FEATURE Squirt Major AAA Tryouts
Monday 05-Mar-12 7:30:00 PM 8:50:00 PM RINK 1 Squirt Minor AAA Tryouts
Tuesday 06-Mar-12 6:30:00 PM 7:50:00 PM RINK 2 Squirt Major AAA Tryouts
Tuesday 06-Mar-12 7:30:00 PM 8:30:00 PM OLYMPIC Squirt Minor AAA Tryouts
Tuesday 06-Mar-12 8:00:00 PM 9:20:00 PM RINK 2 Squirt Major AA Tryouts
Tuesday 06-Mar-12 8:40:00 PM 9:50:00 PM OLYMPIC Squirt Minor AA Tryouts
Wednesday 07-Mar-12 7:00:00 PM 8:20:00 PM RINK 2 Squirt Major AA Tryouts
Wednesday 07-Mar-12 7:30:00 PM 8:20:00 PM RINK 1 Squirt Minor AA Tryouts
7th & 8th Grade Hockey Modified Update
As previously notified AYH voted to discontinue sponsoring the Modified Hockey program. In an effort to provide a smooth transition to the AAU program for all our AYH players please click here to find a list of team names and contacts. There will be a informational meeting for Transit Middle parent/players on January 31, 2012 at 7:00 PM in Skybox A at The Northtown Center.
Amherst Youth Hockey has conducted voluntary concussion assessment on almost all players 10 years old and up.
All scheduling is to be done by the team coach or manager only, on a first come, first served basis. When contacting Renae at
with your request please be sure to let her know of your team's age and how many players will be testing.
If your son/daughter has had the test done for their high school sports eligibility, they do not need to be retested.
If you were unable to attend the presentation, or if your child is not eligible for the testing yet please view the video below for more information.
Midget Recreational House
Practice Friday, January 27, 2012 8:30-9:20 PM
Saturday, February 11, 2012 9:00-9:50 PM NHL 2
Sunday February 12, 2012 9:00-9:50 PM Feature
Sunday, February 19, 2012 4:00-4:50 PM Olympic
Sunday, February 26, 2012 4:50-5:50 PM NHL 1
Please arrive 30 minutes early and bring a light and dark jersey if possible. Also you must have full equipment including a neck guard & mouth guard to play*****
Non registered- non travel players who are interested in participating can play $20.00 per game to play.
will be hosting his free Sunday Night Goaltending Clinics again this season from October to February.
*** New for the February they will be open for 8 year olds, those will be posted soon***
*** The February clinics have been posted***
Please sign up online here and select the clinic that applies to you. Each goalie is asked to bring a shooter or a coach/parent to help. Please sign up for a maximum of 3 sessions.
Each month more more will be posted so please check back often if this month doesn't work out.
The Northtown Center welcomes all teams to the upcoming National Championship in
March 2012. For information on all our host hotels review these forms. Hotel info & Hotel registration form.
*** To purchase tickets for Nationals please click on the 2012 National tab to the left***
2003 & 2004 Player Update
(01/09/2012)
***New Ice times have been posted***
Please click here to see your ice times for the month of January, for the month of February please click here; please be sure to note if they are for birth year 2003 or 2004 and the different event type.
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posted 01/27/2012
The Amherst Knights Girls 12u Travel Hockey Team won the 12u division of the Amherst Top Gun Winter Classic Tournament with a 5-2 victory over the West Seneca Wings in the championship game on Monday, January 16 at the Northtown Center.
Amherst jumped to an early 2-0 lead when center Leah Czerwinski scored two shorthanded goals during the same penalty. Goaltender Jenna Lukomski made plenty of big saves as West Seneca kept the pressure on throughout the game. She received steady play from her defense of Lauren Aichinger, Ivy Carey, Allison Carosi, Maggie Fuzak, Rachel Juneau, and Danielle Trubish.
Amanda Gaffney scored Amherst's third goal followed by two more from Czerwinski, including an empty-net goal to seal the championship victory.
Amherst defeated the Hamburg Hawks, 2-0, in the semifinal with Lukomski turning in another great game in goal for the shutout.
Amherst went 2-1 in the seeding portion of the tournament losing their opening game to West Seneca, 4-2.
They rebounded with a 3-1 victory over Hamburg on goals from Rose McDonnell and Czerwinski.
Amherst won their final seeding round game, 12-1, over a young Bisons team. Marcella Rodgers led the way with four goals, Fuzak scored three, and Czerwinski scored two. Also scoring for Amherst were Gaffney, Stephanie Wippert and Kaitlyn Quagliana. Mia Wendell played goal for Amherst in the victory. Forwards Samantha Crane, Holly Schmelzer and Jenna Woods contributed with assists and strong efforts throughout the tournament.
One of the tournament's nice moments occurred when the Bisons scored a late goal and received high-fives from the Amherst players and coaches.
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posted 01/27/2012
Amherst Knights Mite Major AAA Win Top Gun Tourney
The 8 and Under Amherst Knights beat the Hamburg Hawks 5-2 to win the Top Gun Tournament Championship in Amherst NY, on January 16th. The Knights came back to beat the Erie Lions in the Semi-final game 3-2 in an overtime shootout when Payton Fogarty & Joey Tobia scored for the Knights, and Cam Kuntar made a big save in goal. The other tournament goals were scored by Colin Walsh, Payton Fogarty, Joey Tobia, Hugo Bergman, Ashton Curtin, Connor Schwartz, and Philip Hecht. Assists and all around great play were added by Aidan Wojciechowski, Jackson Huntley Christian Williams, Ryan Baliey, Connor Browne, Sean Connors, Glen MacLeay and Michael Szymanoski.
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posted 01/23/2012
Amherst Youth Hockey is currently seeking nominations for VP of House, Registrar, and Treasurer. Interested parties can contact Renae Gattozzi at
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posted 01/09/2012 Just in time for the cool weather our apparel store is open. To view the store you can either click here or access it via the tab at the top of the page. There is something here for everyone in your AYH family!!!
| | | | | | | 2012-2013 Travel Coach Application | | | | | | by
posted 01/05/2012 The Travel coach application for the 2012-2013 is available by clicking here. It is due to the VP of Travel, Gary Joseph by February 6, 2012.
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posted 10/17/2011
Looking to find AND PRINT your House Team Ice Schedule?
1) Click on the Team tab at the top of the page.
2) Use the drop down arrows in the middle of the page to select your "League", then "Team".
3) Each House Team practice and game schedule is listed on the individual Teams Home page.
4) A NEW Printable House Ice Schedule is now available on each Teams Home page also!
| | | | | | | Coaches Ice _Updated Schedule (08/20/11) | | | | | | by
posted 04/12/2011 Click HERE for the updated coaches ice schedule through February 2012. Looking to keep your game skills up? Come out to coaches ice $125.00 for the rest of the season, or $15.00 to try a session. All checks made payable to AYH; please see Dave Silverberg.
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posted 08/05/2010 Click HERE for link to USA Hockey's Screening Policy information and other related links.
| | | | | | | Coaches Helmet Rule-Effective 9/1/09 | | | | | | by
posted 08/31/2009 Per the Town of Amherst Recreation Commission, the following helmet rule will be in effect for the upcoming season beginning September 1, 2009:
"All ice hockey coaches, instructors and participants, while at the Amherst Pepsi Center, must wear an ice hockey helmet when they are on the ice participating in all on-ice sessions including, but not limited to, games, practices, scrimmages and clinics. The helmet must be properly worn with the chin strap properly attached."
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posted 09/03/2008 Want to help out at the next game? Click HERE to obtain the Scoreboard Instructions sheet.
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