Off the ice
Team Events
Hockey is more fun with friends. A few things through the season to help the kids (and parents) gel off the ice.
Season Kickoff Party
Shortly after the draft on October 23, once the roster is set. Players, siblings, and parents, to meet each other and hand out jerseys. Two options, and families vote:
- Roller rink: 2-hour skate session, pizza after
- Bowling: 2 hours of lanes, snacks between frames, coaches vs. kids
Have a connection at a local spot? Tell a coach.
Opening Night: Friday, November 6
Casco Bay Hockey kicks off the season with Opening Night at Casco Bay Arena, 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The evening has 10U Tier IV exhibition games (our division), an open skate, raffle baskets, a bake sale, CBHA swag, December raffle calendar tickets, and heated seats for sale. All proceeds go back to the association.
- Tier IV families are asked to donate food and drinks for the bake sale and concessions: baked goods, packaged snacks, chips, candy, bottled water, sports drinks, soda. Drop-off details are coming from the league.
- Whether and when the Capitals skate in the exhibition games is up to the league. We will post it here as soon as we know.
Waterville Valley Tournament
Our team tournament is confirmed: Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, February 26 to 28. A ski-town weekend, so plan on lodging Friday and Saturday night. Game times and hotel details post here once the tournament releases them.
MEAHA League and Playoffs
Our regular season games are in the MEAHA league (Maine Amateur Hockey Association), against other Maine teams at our level. At the end of the season, teams that qualify play in the MEAHA tournament, which is essentially the state playoffs. Whether we get there is up to the kids and how the season goes.
Maine Mariners Night: Friday, February 5
Our team night at the Mariners is set: Friday, February 5, 6:30 PM in Portland, and we are doing the Benchwarmers experience. The kids watch warmups from the benches or the penalty boxes and get to meet Mariners players up close. Wear the jersey.
Casco Bay's colors come from the original Mariners, so this one is a bit of a tradition. Ticket details will follow; the experience is described on the Mariners fan experiences page.
Season Calendar
| When | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 & 20 | Evaluations | NYA |
| Oct 23 | Draft, teams set | Falmouth |
| After the draft | Season Kickoff Party | Roller rink or bowling |
| Oct 31 | Sweatshirt order deadline | Order form |
| Nov 6 | Opening Night, 5:00-8:00 PM | Casco Bay Arena |
| Feb 5 | Maine Mariners night, Benchwarmers, 6:30 PM | Portland |
| Feb 26-28 | Waterville Valley tournament | Waterville Valley, NH |
| March | MEAHA playoffs (if we qualify) | TBD |
| March | End-of-season party | TBD |