2026-2027 JRHC Tryouts and Evaluations

Tryouts and evaluations for the Junior Railers Hockey Club begin March 9 at Worcester Ice Center, and registration is now open.

Families can now register online and select the appropriate age group and program as detailed tryout schedules and team information are released for the 2026–2027 season.

In addition to Learn to Play Hockey and The JRHC House League, the Junior Railers Hockey Club offers teams that compete in the Northstar Youth Hockey League (NSYHL), Valley Hockey League (VHL), Elite-9 Hockey League (E9), New England Girls Hockey League (NEGHL), and have 14U–18U National Bound teams — providing a clear development pathway and strong competition at every level.

We look forward to welcoming both new and returning families to the Junior Railers for another great season!

Register HERE

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Worcester Rail Dawgs Free ID Skates

The Worcester Rail Dawgs will be holding FREE ID Skates for any player born in 2018 or younger who is interested in exploring Full-Ice Mite hockey options for next season.

These skates are designed to be a fun, low-pressure way for families to learn more about the Rail Dawgs program and see if it may be a good fit for their player.

UPDATED ID Skate Schedule:

Due to the impending winter storm, the following change has been made:

Sunday, January 25, has been postponed to Sunday, February 1.

1:50 PM (Gray Rink) - 2018 Birth Year

4:50 PM (Gray Rink) - 2019 & Younger

Monday, January 26, is still on as scheduled.

5:30 PM (Blue Rink) - 2019 & Younger

6:40 PM (Blue Rink) - 2018 Birth Year

Location: Worcester Ice Center

Registration: No registration required — just come skate!

If you have any questions, please contact Director of Hockey, Bobby Butler at bbutler@juniorrailers.com

Worcester White Hawks – Girls Hockey Program

The Junior Railers Hockey Club, home of the Worcester White Hawks, is proud of our commitment to supporting girls hockey across Central Massachusetts.

As we look ahead to the 2026–2027 season, we are incredibly thankful for our coaching staff at every level. Steve and Jeremy continue to do an outstanding job with our 8U and 10U players, and Amy and Fiona were tremendous additions this past season as our 19U high school coaches. We’re excited about another great season of girls hockey in 2026–2027.

Register for Tryouts HERE

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Learn to Play Hockey February Registration!

February Registration is OPEN for Junior Railers Learn to Play Hockey at Worcester Ice Center!

The Best Learn to Play Hockey program on the planet!! The program director is former NHL star and Junior Railers Director of Hockey Operations Bobby Butler. His staff of experienced coaches will focus on FUNdamental skills such as power skating, shooting, stick handling, passing and team play.

Saturday - 9:20 AM to 10:20 AM

Sunday - 9:20 AM to 10:20 AM

*Some weeks may be different due to special events, holidays and ice conflicts. Sunday scrimmages begin after Thanksgiving.

Full season Learn to Play runs from September 20, 2025 to March 29, 2026 but you can Join ANYTIME!!

Register HERE to Register for the 2025-2026 season.

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Junior Railers Night & Family Skate - February 15th at the DCU Center

We’re excited to announce that Junior Railers Night at the Worcester Railers is now on Sunday, February 15th at the DCU Center!

Every Junior Railers, White Hawks, and Rail Dawgs player, coach, and volunteer will receive (2) complimentary tickets to the game. Additional tickets are also available at the lowest discounted price!

Claim your tickets HERE or click on the QR Code

12-1:20 PM Junior Railers Family Skate

ALL Junior Railers, White Hawks and Rail Dawgs players, friends and family are welcome to attend!

- FREE with ticket

- NO rentals available

- NO Sticks or Pucks allowed

3:05 Puck Drop

- Worcester Railers vs Trois-Rivières Lions

- Intermission Tuition Shootout

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Junior Railers Apparel & Merchandise Store

The Junior Railers Hockey Club, Worcester White Hawks and Worcester Rail Dawgs online Apparel & Merchandise Store has a fresh look and NEW items for the 2025-2026 season. Featured items include a full line of Bauer gear including custom gloves, rink suits, sweatshirts, joggers, tee’s, hats and more! The store also offers a full line of apparel with many items priced under $20. 

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2026-2027 JRHC Coaching Application

All potential Coaches and Assistant Coaches for the 2026-2027 season are required to complete this application. The Junior Railers welcomes all coaches to apply including those that may be new to the organization for the coming year.

The Junior Railers Hockey Club offers all levels of hockey: Learn to Play Hockey, U8 (Cross-Ice Mite Hockey), House League, VHL Travel and AAA Hockey.

Click HERE to apply. All applications will be kept confidential.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Bobby Butler at bbutler@juniorrailers.com

Introducing Junior Railers Equipment Marketplace

Welcome to the Junior Railers Equipment Marketplace on Facebook.

We created this group to give hockey families in our community a place to buy, sell, trade and donate used hockey gear. Hockey is an incredible sport, but it can also be an expensive one — especially with how quickly kids grow and how often equipment needs to be replaced.

This group makes it easier for families to connect, save money, and keep good gear in use rather than sitting in storage. Whether you’re looking for your child’s next pair of skates, trying to pass along gear that no longer fits, or just hoping to help another player get what they need, this is the place to do it!

Please feel free to post your equipment, share with other families, and help grow the game one piece of gear at a time!

Join HERE

New Cut-Proof Guardian Shirts Now Available!

We’re excited to announce a new product now available in the Junior Railers merchandise store — the LL27 Guardian Wrist & Neck Guard Shirt for 2025!

This cut-proof hockey shirt offers maximum protection against skate blade lacerations with built-in Kevlar technology, while staying lightweight and breathable for peak performance.

* Customizable with player name and number

* Features the Junior Railers, Rail Dawgs, or White Hawks logo

* BNQ Certified and USA Hockey compliant

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Philip Coleman Scholarship Fund

The Philip Coleman Scholarship Fund was established in 2021 to provide financial assistance to Junior Railers families who can't afford the full yearly fee. Phil believed if a kid wanted to play hockey there should be a path for that child. Click HERE to donate and help make hockey a sport for everyone!

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