Travel Hockey
What is Travel Hockey?
The CCJHA Portage Lake Flyers AA/A hockey program places more emphasis on competition than the house league program. There is continued stressing of the philosophy of enhanced skill development. Some associations refer to these programs as their “competitive” league.
These teams play an average of 40 to 60 games per year. Games are played locally with U.P. associations, as well as weekend travel throughout WI, MN, and lower Michigan.
Tryout Information
12U A Tryout
August 7, 2025
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
All tryouts will be at Michigan Tech's John Macinnes Student Ice Arena.
Tryout Fees
The cost for players who did not attend the 12UAA tryout is $20. Players who participated in the 12UAA tryout do not need to pay again.
Requirements
Players must have a valid USA Hockey 2025-2026 registration to be eligible for tryouts.
Players must be registered in advance to participate. There is no registration at the door.
If your player(s) are interested in participating in a travel program, it is strongly recommended that you attend all tryout sessions. All players must attend at least one tryout session to be eligible for travel hockey. If a player is unable to attend, parents are encouraged to speak with the division head coach.
If numbers warrant, both the AA and A teams will be evaluated during the same sessions. There will not be a separate tryout held later in the summer. If there are not enough players trying out to warrant both an AA and A team, we will have one AA team in that age division.
For questions or concerns, please email the CCJHA Board.
2025-2026 Portage Lake Flyers Head Coaches
10U A
Phil Pietila
Head Coach
12U A
James Maillette
Head Coach
14U AA Minor
Jamey Markham
Head Coach
2025-2026
Tryout registration for 12U A is open for all 2014 players. You must have a USA Hockey number for the 2025-2026 season to register. If you have questions, please contact the Travel Committee Coordinator.
Players must register in advance. There will be no registration at the door.
If your player registered for the 12UAA tryout, then you do not need to register again.
Register