TOP Hockey Club
competitive Rep Teams
TOP Hockey does things differently - offering uniquely balanced hockey programs for competitive hockey players and their families who want to play at the A/AA levels without having to over-invest at young ages. Our program highlights a broader shift in minor hockey that encourages families, players, and coaches to pick the program that best aligns with their philosophy and core values, while still allowing kids to play other sports and be more efficient with their time during hockey season.
One of the biggest differentiators with TOP Hockey teams is our unique tournament-based schedule. Instead of the constant changes and unnecessary travel that come with a traditional league schedule, our model provides a predictable set schedule with three practices per week and tournaments on designated weekends throughout the season. Teams also compete in exhibition games scheduled against local opponents throughout the season, resulting in teams playing between 15-18 games per season at U8, increasing within this range as the teams get older.
TOP Hockey
Rep Teams — 2025/2026
| Team | Level | Head Coach | Weekly Commitment | Total Games | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U8 (2018) | Select/MD | Tevi Mandel | 2–3× Weekly | 15-18 games | Email Tevi Mandel |
*Tournament dates may change slightly. Full seasonal schedules are published in advance.
- Efficient Schedule: 2-3x weekly practices, bi-weekly powerskating sessions, and goalie training included.
- Set Tournament Schedule: 2-3 tournaments per season; full-year set schedule from September to April.
- Development-First: Strong development focus with ≈3:1 practice-to-game ratio.
- Professional Coaches: professional, non-parent coaches and full-time Technical / Admin staff.
- Less Travel: Local Rinks (Honey Barry Memorial Arena, NTR Richmond Hill), and dedicated tournament weekends.
- Multi-Sport Schedule: Only competitive club (A/AA) with a fully multi-sport friendly schedule
- Practices: Rep teams practice 2-3x per week; totalling 65-70 practices per season.
- Tournaments: Teams play between 2-3 tournaments per season, scaling as teams get older and more competitive.
- Holiday Blackouts: family-friendly holiday blackouts over Christmas, March Break, and Family Day weekend.
- Registration Fees: Fees include all practices, games, tournaments, coaching, referee fees, admin fees, player insurance, and more.
- Professional Coaches: All TOP Hockey coaches complete extensive training, background checks, and coaching courses.
- Specialty Training: Bi-Weekly powerskating and goalie training sessions built into the regular season calendar.
- Information: Tryout information will be released on February 15th in accordance with the GTHL’s policies
- Tryout Dates: Late April / Early May, depending on age group and level.
- Evaluation: Coaches assess players AT TRYOUTS; invitations sent depending on available spots.
- Acceptance: Team details, fees, and tentative schedules are shared prior to acceptance.
- Registration: Non-refundable deposit secures your roster spot; balance in instalments.
Questions? Email tevi@topsports.ca.
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FAQs
Common Questions
What are the benefits of a tournament-based schedule?
Our tournament-based schedule allows us to provide TOP Hockey families with a full overview of the whole season, including all practices and games, with very minimal changes and no rotating games. Depending on the age, teams play 2–3 tournaments per season plus additional exhibition games, resulting in 15-18 total games.
What level are TOP Hockey teams?
Each TOP Hockey team will be entered into tournaments at the level that best suits the skill level of the team. Generally speaking, TOP Hockey teams reach the ‘A’ or ‘AA’ level by U12/U13, though we never promise a certain level of play as that depends on the ability of the team. We can also move teams up mid-season to provide the best competition.
Are players required to purchase uniforms?
Yes, every two years TOP Hockey players purchase our uniform package (2× game jerseys, 2× hockey socks, 1× hockey bag). Additional apparel will be available for ordering during pre-season.
What teams do you play?
TOP Hockey in York Region is an independent hockey club with no affiliation with the GTHL, OHF, and Hockey Canada. TOP Hockey York Region teams play in independent tournaments in the GTA and beyond, mainly through the ORHL and it’s affiliate teams.