Inline Hockey
Francis Howell Inline Hockey is a spring school sport that plays in the Missouri Inline Hockey Association (MOIHA).
We field teams from players in grades 4 through 12 of varying skill level.
High School
We expect to field three the following teams at high school this year.
- Varsity 1
- JV
- C
Our varsity coach will be Tommy Heinzman.
Junior High
Student attending FHSD schools who will attend Francis High School, grades 4 through 8 are eligible to play for our junior high teams.
We expect to field two or three junior high teams. The specific levels those teams will compete at will be set after the preseason tournament.
Our top junior high team will be coached by Kyle Vossmeyer.
When
The season runs from March to mid-May. Tryouts begin in January.
Where
Games can be held at any of the inline rinks in the area. Practices and tryouts will either be at Matteson Square Garden or Queeny Park.
Games
Our teams will play 16-20 games between the preseason tournament, regular season and the playoffs.
Practices
We only hold a handful of practices and those are typically prior to the start of the season.
Jerseys
Jerseys are custom ordered and are an additional cost if you need to order a set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to play?
Students grade 4th through 12th who live within the district boundaries of Francis Howell High School (not the entire school district, just students who will attend Francis Howell High School) and are currently attending school in the school district.
If you go to private school or your high school does not have a team, you would have to register on MOIHA’s website as a pool player and we can put in a request for you.
Is inline hockey experience required?
No. As long as you have ice hockey or inline experience, you'll fit in fine. Ice hockey players usually take about 4 games to adjust to the differences.
When does the season start?
The season kicks off with the Tour Breakout tournament the first weekend of March. The regular season will kick off in mid-march and run until the playoffs in mid-May.
How many teams will you have?
We typically field three high school teams (Varsity, JV, C) and two junior high teams.
How are teams formed?
Rosters are going to be set via a tryout process in January and February.
When are the games?
The league has full control over the game schedule. The games can be any day of the week, but the majority are on weekends.
Where are the games?
Games are scheduled at all of the inline rinks in the area: All-American, Queeny, Vetta 70 (formerly Matteson and Fenton).
When are the practices?
To keep costs as low as possible, we will only hold a few practices in February or March. When those times are available they will be sent out.
How many games are there?
The season consists of a preseason tournament (4-5 games), the regular season game (14 games for high school, 12 for junior high) and the playoffs.
What equipment differences are there for inline than ice?
Most of the equipment between is the same. In addition to skates, the differences are:
- Rather than 'hockey pants' and socks, players wear inline pants.
- For padding on the hips, we recommend an inline girdle but many players opt to not wear them.
- Players do not wear ice hockey should pads. Many don't wear any shoulder protection, but we do recommend a padded shirt.
- The rest of your equipment will be the same as ice hockey.
What is the cost to play?
We run the club to break-even. High School skaters cost $585. Junior High and Elementary skaters cost $525. All goalies cost $210. These fees include your jerseys and pants.
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