16U National Bound Head Coach and Tryouts

Junior Railers 16U National Bound tryouts will begin next week at Worcester Ice Center.

The team will hold three evaluation sessions on March 31, April 1, and April 2 to fill the remaining roster spots.

This fall half-season team will compete on an independent schedule, including multiple showcases and tournaments throughout the season.

Coach Matthew McDonough has been with the organization since Mite hockey and brings extensive experience and success as a AAA coach within the Junior Railers program.

Interested players should reach out to Coach McDonough at finnan20@gmail.com for more information.

Sign Up for Tryouts HERE

14U National Bound Head Coach and Tryouts

Junior Railers 14U National Bound tryouts will begin next week at Worcester Ice Center.

The team will hold three evaluation sessions on March 31, April 1, and April 2 to fill the remaining roster spots.

The 14U National Bound team will compete in the Elite 9 Hockey League team and participate in multiple showcases and tournaments, providing high-level competition and strong exposure opportunities.

Coach Tom Pare has been a part of the Junior Railers Hockey Club since his earliest days in Learn to Play, giving him a unique, full-path perspective on player development within the organization. Entering his 10th season behind the bench, Tom brings an extensive coaching background, commitment and leadership to our program.

Interested players should reach out to Coach Pare at tpare@juniorrailers.com for more information.

Sign Up for Tryouts HERE

Worcester White Hawks 19U Coaches & Tryouts

We’re excited to announce that Amy MacGlashing and Fiona Hatton will be returning as coaches for the Worcester White Hawks U19 High School teams for the 2026 season.

Amy and Fiona were tremendous additions to our program this past year, and we’re proud to have them back behind the bench. Both bring a strong passion for the game, high-level playing experience, and a commitment to developing our players both on and off the ice.

They’ve also been outstanding role models for our high school athletes—helping create a positive, competitive, and supportive environment for our players to grow.

We’re looking forward to building on last season and continuing to strengthen our girls program with their leadership.

Register for tryouts HERE

We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to another great season for our White Hawks program!

Valley League Midget Tryouts

Junior Railers Hockey Club Valley Hockey League Fall (1/2 Season) Midget Tryouts and Evaluations begin April 7 at Worcester Ice Center.

The Junior Railers will offer multiple competitive Midget age teams for players ages 15–18, providing a strong balance of player development and league competition while preparing athletes for the upcoming high school hockey season. 

VHL Fall Season Midget tuition includes: Full Valley Hockey League regular season schedule and (2) in-season practices per week.

A Second Half Winter Midget Program, will also be offered, providing additional playing opportunities later (December-April) in the season.

Register for Tryouts HERE

Contact Tony Forget - VP of VHL Travel Hockey at tforget@juniorrailers.com with any questions

NEW - April Learn to Play Hockey Program

April Learn to Play Hockey – New Spring Program

We’re excited to announce our April Learn to Play Hockey program at Worcester Ice Center.

This is not a continuation of the current Learn to Play session, but a new spring program for players of all ages who want to keep skating, stay active, and continue building their skills in April.

Program Details:

$100 for 7 on-ice sessions

TJ Walsh, Lead Instructor

Limited to 40 participants

Dates / Times:

4/4 – 9:20 AM

4/11 – 10:30 AM

4/12 – 10:30 AM

4/18 – 10:30 AM

4/19 – 10:30 AM

4/25 – 10:30 AM

4/26 – 10:30 AM

Sign Up HERE to reserve your spot

We look forward to having many of our players back on the ice this spring with Junior Railers Learn to Play Hockey!

2026-2027 8U Cross Ice Mite Registration

The Junior Railers Mite Program follows the USA Hockey American Development Model, giving young players more confidence, more puck touches, more passes, and more opportunities to build skills in a fun, age-appropriate learning environment designed to develop a lifelong love for the game.

The program is open to boys and girls born in 2018 and younger. All registered players will be evaluated and placed on Junior Railers teams competing in the Cross-Ice NorthStar Youth Hockey League, ensuring a positive, development-focused experience for every player.

Registration will remain open after evaluations, with limited spots available.

Register HERE for the 2026-2027 season!

For more information:

Bobby Butler, Director of Hockey — bbutler@juniorrailers.com

Dave Aitken, VP of U8 Hockey — daitken@juniorrailers.com

Special Offer for Junior Railers Hockey Athletes

Special Offer for Junior Railers Hockey Athletes

Bando Performance – Worcester

What your athlete does between now and next season matters. Build speed, strength, and confidence. Keeps athletes healthy and prepared year-round — Perfect for Multi-Sport Athletes.

Consistent, structured training is the difference between simply playing and truly developing.

Through our partnership with Bando Performance – Worcester, Junior Railers, White Hawks, and Rail Dawgs, families receive $50 off a 1x/week training membership, with options to upgrade. This is a limited opportunity to get your athlete started in a professional performance training environment right away.

Click HERE to learn more about Bando Athletic Performance

For questions and to receive your discount code, please contact:

Alex Zapata

alexander@bando-performance.com

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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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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