Ice Hockey

Francis Howell fields teams at the varsity, JV and B level each season, providing players of all levels the opportunity to compete for and represent their high school. The Francis Howell Hockey Club is a not for profit organization whose purpose is to provide high school hockey opportunities to 7^th – 12^th grade students who reside within the Francis Howell High School district. Though Francis Howell Hockey Club is a non-school sponsored club, it plays under the Vikings name and logo and conducts itself in a manner that reflects positivity upon the Francis Howell High School.

Ages

Players 9th grade through 12th grade are eligible to play Varsity and JV. Players 8th grade are eligible for B-team. Players in 7th grade are eligible for B-team as long as they are also meet the age requirements to be 14U Bantams in youth hockey.

When

The season begins with practices in August and runs until the playoffs in February.

Where

Practices are typically held at the St. Peters RecPlex and the Wentzville Ice Arena.

Practices

High school players can expect to practice at least twice a week. Middle School players will practice just once a week.

Games

Each of our teams participates in the Mid-States High School Hockey league. The number of games varies depending on the level of the team.

2022-23

Pricing

For the 2022-2023 season, the following is a list of costs associated with playing hockey for one of the teams.

USA Hockey Registration Fee – All players need to be registered with USA Hockey

Francis Howell Hockey Club registration fee - $100. Due by Evaluations

Varsity and JV Players - $1,700. This covers the Mid States fees (cost of ice and referees), coaches fees, practice and practice game ice and referees, practice jerseys, tournaments, club expenses, etc. Payment plans are available with monthly payments starting in September. All fees must be paid by January 1st.

Developmental/B Players - $1,000. This covers the club fees (cost of practice and game ice and referees), coaches fees, practice jerseys, jackets (new players), tournaments, club expenses, etc. Payment plans are available with monthly payments starting in October. All fees must be paid by January 1st.

Player Specific Fees: $200 for new player and/or replacement uniform jerseys will be the responsibility of each player

Team Specific Fees: teams may have extra activities (such as team outings and dinners) and there are additional costs associated with these activities.

Payments due beginning September 1st. Payment plans are available. Exact structure is available at registration.

Eligibility

High School: Mid-States requires that all high school players passed at least three credits of classes in the most recently completed semester.

Middle School: 7th & 8th graders born in at least 2009 are eligible to play B-Team. Players playing Tier 1 (AAA Blues or CarShield) are not eligible to play.

Tryouts

Monday, August 22nd 4:00 – 5:00 pm at St. Peters Rec Plex South

Thursday, August 25th 4:00 – 5:00 pm at St. Peters Rec Plex South

Practices

Practice Season begins week of August 29th

Varsity: Mondays 4:00 – 5:00 pm Varsity at St. Peters Rec Plex South

JV/B: Tuesdays 7:20 – 8:20 pm JV and B (TBD) at Wentzville Ice

Varsity/JV mixed: Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm Varsity/JV mixed at St. Peters Rec Plex South

Junior High