Blues U18
Updated October 2, 7:30AM
Blues U18 Tryout Updates
Blues U18 Final Results
Hello Parents and Players,
On behalf of Blues Hockey, we would like to congratulate the following on making the Blues U18 team.
315,317,338,339,359,362,379,382,415,417,419,430,431,435,436,437,1,3
If your number isn’t listed, your home association will be notified. However, we strongly encourage you to reach out to them to determine if there are upcoming ice times for your level for the house league sort outs.
As previously mentioned for those who are successful in making the team below are the first two team ice times.
- Sunday, October 4th - 3:00 PM: Bernard Grandmaitre
- Monday, October 5th - 9:00 PM: Bernard Grandmaitre
Please keep an eye out for an email from Coach Chris Sideroff with details about your upcoming season and callout for volunteers (assistant coaches, trainers, team manager, treasurer, timekeepers etc.)
There will also be a mandatory parent meeting in the coming days.
Practice Ice
- Sunday, October 4th - 3:00 PM: Bernard Grandmaitre
- Monday, October 5th - 9:00 PM: Bernard Grandmaitre
- Friday, October 9th - 8:15 PM: Kanata (Exhibition game)
- Saturday, October 10th - 12:00 PM: Senecal
League Games & Tournament
- Tuesday, October 13th - 6:00 PM: Osgoode - League Game
- Thursday, October 15th - 8:30 PM: Bob MacQuarrie - League Game
- October 16th–18th: Coco Lemay Tournament - Rockland
- Thursday, October 22nd - 8:30 PM: Bob MacQuarrie - League Game
- Saturday, October 24th - 7:30 PM: Armstrong - League Game
- Wednesday, October 28th - 7:30 PM: Bob MacQuarrie - League Game
- October 29th-November 1st: Belleville Mid-Season Tilt - Belleville
Please keep these dates and times in mind as the team is being finalized.
Updated September 29th, 9:15PM
Blues U18 tryout update
The following numbers will be continuing on with the evaluation process.
315, 317, 318, 338, 339, 359, 362, 379, 382, 415, 417, 419, 430, 431, 435, 436, 437, 1, 3, 5
If your number isn’t listed, your home association will be notified. However, we strongly encourage you to reach out to them to determine if there is upcoming ice time for your level for the house league sort outs.
Blues U18 Line up Vs. Crush - October 1st, 7:15PM
All remaining players/goalies will be playing in the game on Thursday, October 1st, at 7:15PM Rockland (CIH) Vs. Crush.
Please arrive 20-30 mins ahead of time to sign in.
Players are asked to arrive in casual and presentable attire.
Tryout Schedule
Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:15 - 8:45 PM - Rockland (Exhibition Game Vs. Crush)
All questions/concerns regarding the Blues U18 tryouts must be directed to Maryse Harris, Eastend Storm President, the host President of Blues U18 this season;
Dressing Rooms
- Cell phones are not permitted in the changeroom.
- Dressing rooms must be left in an appropriately clean state after each session, ie. no garbage or excessive water on the floor
Player Equipment
- All players/goalies must wear all the required protection equipment outlined by Hockey Canada Rule 3.6 – Protective Equipment
- “Cage-hang” will not be acceptable and a player will be asked to adjust their helmet to the correct fit. This may reduce their ice time. Please review this video to ensure a properly fitted helmet. As mentioned in this recently published video, officials will be actively identifying and addressing this rule this season.
All questions/inquiries relating to the Blues U18 tryouts must be sent to;
Maryse Harris: president@eastendstorm.ca
Tryout Schedule
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11:00AM - 12:00 PM - Bob MacQuarrie (Goalie Evaluations)
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 2:30 - 4:00 PM - Armstong Arena
Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:15 - 8:45 PM - Rockland (Exhibition Game Vs. Crush)
Updated September 20th, 12:57AM
Blues U18 Tryout Information
Hello Parents/Players,
Thank you for registering for the Blues tryouts. A reminder that all players MUST also register with their home association in advance of taking the ice for Blues tryouts.
Home Association Registration
· ⚠️ Players must be registered with their home association. Players won't be allowed to participate in the Blues tryouts if they aren't registered.
· Blackburn Minor Hockey Association 👉 Click or Tap here
· Eastend Minor Hockey Association 👉 Click or Tap here
As the first tryout session is starting before the completion of AA/other tryouts, any player that is still participating in any Junior, U18 AAA and U18 AA tryouts is not permitted to attend the Blues tryout process until they are released from the other tryouts. Once they are released, only then are they permitted to join. For any player that is currently participating in, or registered for a Junior, U18 AAA or U18 AA tryout process, please let us know and also keep us updated of your status as those tryouts progress.
All questions/concerns regarding the Blues U18 tryouts must be directed to Maryse Harris, Eastend Storm President, the host President of Blues U18 this season;
Each player will receive the following:
- Reversable tryout jersey and hockey socks.
- Only players and goalies who are part of the tryout process from the first evaluation session will receive a minimum of two evaluation opportunities.
- Players and goalies who join the tryout process after the first session may receive fewer evaluation opportunities, depending on the number of sessions remaining at the time they join.
- This may apply to players currently participating at the Junior, AAA, or AA levels when the Blues tryouts commence.
- Goalies: depending on the number of goalies and other factors, a goalie evaluation session may be added at any point during the process.
Arrival and Check-In
All players must check in at the designated Blues Registration Table before their first tryout session.
· Players are asked to arrive in casual and presentable attire.
Upon Check-In:
· Arrive 30 - 40 minutes early to the first tryout session to check-in. Arrive 20 - 30 minutes for all other sessions.
- Players will be issued a new navy blue and grey reversible tryout jersey along with hockey socks; these are theirs to keep.
- Evaluations shall be completed utilizing that players number to identify them. Every effort should be made to ensure players remain anonymous to evaluators during evaluations.
- Players must wear this same jersey number for all tryout sessions, unless changed by the Blues.
- Before each session, the player will be informed of which jersey colour to wear and which locker room to use.
- Players may only enter a dressing room if there are two attendants present - Two-deep Policy.
· Each player is expected to have their own water bottle.
Note: Jersey numbers are used to anonymize players for evaluation purposes, ensuring a fair and unbiased assessment process.
Tryout Schedule
The tryout schedule is subject to change.
Please note: the most up-to-date tryout schedule will be on the Blues website. Please be sure to double check the date, time, and location of your tryouts before heading to the rink.
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 1:00- 2:30 PM - Armstrong Arena (Intrasquad)
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 8:30- 10:00 PM - Bob MacQuarrie (format TBC)
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:00- 8:30 PM - Armstrong Arena (Game)
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11:00AM- 12:00 PM - Bob MacQuarrie (Goalie Evaluations)
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 2:00- 4:30 PM (format TBC)
Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:00- 9:00 PM (if required)
All the information related to the U18 Blues tryouts can be found on our website here. The schedule is subject to change.
Volunteers Are Required
Get involved! Blues will be calling upon it's members to help with certain aspects of tryouts such as; trainers, timekeeper and bench coordination. Please inform the sign in desk if you would like to help out that day.
Tryout Evaluation:
· Players are asked to remove all team helmet stickers and pant shells (exception: helmet numbers, goalie helmet decals and wraps). Players failing to comply will be sent back into the dressing room to remove these items. This may reduce their ice time.
· All questions/concerns must be directed to Maryse Harris, Eastend Storm President, the host president of U18 Blues this season president@eastendstorm.ca
· Parents and spectators are to remain in the common areas and away from the coach, evaluators, player’s change rooms and the benches unless assigned to a role.
· Declaring position(s) or preference(s) does not guarantee those are the position(s) a player will play during the tryouts and season, if selected for the team. Coaches reserve the right to play a player in any position they feel is best for the team or best for the player as the tryout progress.
· With multiple players of varying skill level, we encourage you not to have any misconceptions of who is or is not in any particular session. Player assignments are made prior to each session to ensure proper ice time distribution. This does not impact the evaluation or release process.
· Not playing in a game does not guarantee a player a spot on the team. Given the numbers, we simply do not have the capacity to have every player play every session/game.
· The tryout schedule will be on the Blues website. Please be sure to double check the dates, times, and locations of your tryouts before heading out to the rink as information may change without notice.
· Releases will be posted on the website; only the player numbers listed will be continuing with the tryout process. An email will also be sent. The anticipated timeframe is late evening/following day.
· Under no circumstances are parents/friends etc. allowed to video/record other players during their tryouts.
Player Equipment
- All players/goalies must wear all the required protection equipment outlined by Hockey Canada Rule 3.6 – Protective Equipment
- “Cage-hang” will not be acceptable and a player will be asked to adjust their helmet to the correct fit. This may reduce their ice time. Please review this video to ensure a properly fitted helmet. As mentioned in this recently published video, officials will be actively identifying and addressing this rule this season.
Each player is expected to have their own water bottle on the bench.
Ice Time During Tryouts
To ensure a fair evaluation and promote team-oriented play:
- Players are expected to self-regulate their shift lengths to provide all participants with adequate ice time.
- Evaluators may assess awareness of shift changes, including unselfish play and line rotation.
- Evaluators may choose to be on the bench to observe player behavior, communication, and bench conduct.
Dressing Room Expectations & Conduct Observations
To provide a well-rounded evaluation:
- Evaluators, Coaches or Blues Executive may enter dressing rooms to address teams and observe general player characteristics.
- All interactions will follow the “Two-Deep Rule” (two adults present at all times).
- In addition to on-ice performance, evaluations will include attitude, listening skills, leadership, and respectfulness
- The Blues believes in providing a safe and inclusive hockey environment; being respectful and having a good attitude both on and off the ice.
- Cell phones are not permitted in the changeroom.
Reminder: Dressing rooms must be left in an appropriately clean state after each session, ie. no garbage or excessive water on the floor
All questions/inquiries relating to the Blues U18 tryouts must be sent to;
Maryse Harris:
Updated September 18th, 4:30PM
Blues U18 Tryout Information
We have been working on the tryout schedule but unfortunately, there are a few things we are still waiting on for confirmation, ie. arenas openings, AA time lines, other association’s timings for potential tryout games and ice availability.
We understand players at this age have part-time jobs/commitments and, due to a short turn around time, we will try to be accommodating as best as possible in the event someone was scheduled to work prior to the tentative schedule dates being released/posted. However, please note that the projected start date “September 18” of tryouts has been listed on the website since mid-August. Below are some of the potential home ice dates we are working with. As we are trying to secure tryout games against other teams, it may be their ice that is used, so games may be added on dates in between the dates below. Ideally, tryouts will be completed by September 29, however, again there are factors outside of what we control that may extend the timeline of the tryout process.
As the first tryout session may start before the completion of AA/other tryouts, any player that is still participating in any Junior, U18 AAA and U18 AA tryouts are not permitted to attend the Blues tryout process until they are released from the other tryouts. Once they are released, only then are they permitted to join. For any player that is currently participating in, or registered for a Junior, U18 AAA or U18 AA tryout process, please let us know and also keep us updated of your status as those tryouts progress.
Chris Sideroff
Hockey Background:
I have been involved in hockey my entire life. I grew up in small-town northern Alberta in the 80's, where I developed my game and went on to play Junior A in the early 90s.
My coaching career began while living in the United States, where I served as an assistant coach on Syracuse University men's club program. Since returning to Canada, I have spent three seasons as a head coach with the Blues, along with two seasons as an assistant coach. I also served one season as head coach in the GCGH girls hockey program.
Coaching Philosophy / Season Goal:
My philosophy centers on building the complete player - on and off the ice. I believe in prioritizing process over outcome; while winning matters, it is never the sole purpose of the game. My teams are built on a foundation of accountability and a genuine team-first mentality, where players compete for each other rather than individual recognition. I embrace failure as an essential part of growth - if players aren't being challenged enough to fail, they aren't developing. That same mindset applies to me and my coaching staff as well. I believe coaches must continually learn and adapt alongside their players, treating every miscommunication or missed opportunity as a chance to improve.
I am excited to bring my playing and coaching experience to the U18 Blues team, and look forward to developing these players both on and off the ice.
2026 - 2027 Tournaments:
- Coco LeMay Tournament (Rockland) - October 16-18
- Belleville Mid-Season Tilt - October 30 - November 1
- Stoney Creek 42nd Annual (Hamilton) November 20-22
- Capital Winter Classic (Kanata) - January 8-10