Kevin Clare and Ben Carroccio were chosen to attend the National Team Development Program tryout evaluation camp.  The program selected the best 44 1992 players from across the country to attend the tryout.  Ben and Kevin played many years in the Avalanche program, making 2 trips to the USA Hockey National Championships.  they won a National Championship together in Fairbanks, Alaska and were quarter finalists in Buffalo, NY.  The Avalanche organiozation wishes both players the best of luck in Michigan.

Since the Avalanche organization was formed in 1999 the program has grown every year and the quality of instruction has also improved every year.  The program has won 12 Regular Season and 10 Playoff Championships in the New Jersey Youth Hockey League and Atlatic Youth Hockey League as well as 6 Atlantic District crowns.  The Avalanche, with the addition of the 2006-2007 Bantam Major team, have sent 4 teams to the USA Hockey National Championships and were crowned Tier I 12 & Under National Champions in 2005.  Our coaching staff has always focused on skill development which is evident in the quality players that have worn Avalanche jersies and the success they have had.


The Ice House and the Avalanche are proud to be the host organization and host rink of the 2008 USA Hockey National Championships.  From April 2-6, 2008 we will host the best players from across the country in hopes of winning a National Championship.  We will host the following levels.
 

• Tier I 12 & Under
• Tier II 12 & Under
• Tier I 14 & Under
• Tier II 14 & Under

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