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2025-2026 TRYOUTS

2025-2026

CUTTING EDGE KING COBRAS
TRYOUT INFORMATION

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REGISTRATION

The Cutting Edge King Cobras will be hosting its tryouts as followed:

MARCH 24th
8U: 4:30 - 5:30pm
10U: 5:45 - 6:45pm
12U Group 1: 7:00 - 8:00pm
12U Group 2: 8:15 - 9:15pm
(You will be notified which group to attend)
 
MARCH 25th
8U: 4:30 - 5:30pm
10U: 5:45 - 6:45pm
12U Group 1: 7:00 - 8:00pm
12U Group 2: 8:15 - 9:15pm
(You will be notified which group to attend)
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MARCH 26th
8U: 4:30 - 5:30pm
10U: 5:45 - 6:45pm
12U: 7:00 to 8:00
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APRIL 14TH
14U Group 1: 5:00 - 6:00pm
14U Group 2: 6:15 - 7:15pm
(You will be notified which Group to Attend)
16U: 7:30 - 8:30pm
18U: 8:45 - 9:45pm
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APRIL 15TH & 16TH
14U: 6:00 - 7:00pm
16U: 7:15 - 8:15pm
18U: 8:30 - 9:30pm

Registration & Fees
 
8U, 10U, 12U - Sign-up Before March 10th: $100.00 / After March 10th: $200.00
14U, 16U, 18U - Sign-up Before April 1st: $100.00 / After April 1st: $200.00
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  • All participants must register online via TeamSnap, walk-in registrations will NOT be accepted.
  • Tryout fees are NON-refundable.
  • Players who have signed with another ice hockey organization may not participate in tryouts.
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Tryout Process
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The King Cobras will be fielding teams at the following levels in the 2025-2026 season. Exact number of teams will be based on tryout numbers:
  • 8U (2017 & Younger)
  • 10U (2015 - 2016)
  • 12U (2013 - 2014)
  • 14U (2011 - 2012)
  • 16U (2009 - 2010)
  • 18U (2007 - 2008)
Tryouts will be conducted at
Cutting Edge Ice Academy
(71 Midland Ave, Elmwood Park, NJ)
Please use the main, front entrance to be
checked-in with the Cutting Edge Staff

For any questions, please contact

Kevin Geist, kgeist@edgeiceacademy.com

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GOOD LUCK AT TRYOUTS!

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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TEAMS

Exact number of teams for the 2025-26 season will depend on tryout participation but we expect:

  • 8U (2-3 teams)

  • 10U

  • 11U

  • 12U (1-2 teams)

  • 14U (1-2 teams)

  • 16U (A & AA)

  • 18U AA

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COMPETITION

  • League members in the New Jersey Youth Hockey League (NJYHL) for the 2025-26 season.

  • Member of the Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA) with Tier II classification

  • Generally entered in 3-4 high-competition tournaments per season

COACHING

STAFF

  • 8U - Brian Essig

  • 10U - Liam Johnson

  • 10U - Zach Linquito

  • 11U - Frank Kern

  • 11U - Thurman Kolar

  • 12U - Ryan Strapp

  • 12U - Frank Kern

  • 13U - Donnie Picinich

  • 14U - Ryan Strapp

  • 16U - Chris Baffa

  • 16U - Kevin Geist

  • 16U - Klas Takkel

  • 18U - Jadon Hoyt

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FACILITIES

The King Cobras are directly associated with Cutting Edge Ice Academy giving ample opportunities for teams to practice and for individuals to participate in Cutting Edge clinics at a discounted rate.

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Outside ice includes:

  • American Dream

  • Bayonne High School

  • Secaucus Town Rink

  • Palisades Mall

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