Ice Hockey
WELCOME TO THE COMBINED TEAM OF PLAYERS FROM MOUNTAIN VISTA, THUNDERRIDGE, AND HIGHLANDS RANCH HIGH SCHOOLS
For more info please go to the following Ice Hockey link: https://mountainvista.rschoolteams.com/page/3662
MVHS HOME ICE RINK
South Suburban Sports Complex Ice Arena
4810 East County Line Road
Littleton, CO 80126
303.798.7515
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Mountain Vista Ice Hockey is an 18U high school team for the CHSAA season. We roster freshman through seniors between our Varsity and Junior Varsity teams. We are a co-op team with Mountain Vista HS, Highlands Ranch HS, and ThunderRidge HS.
REGISTRATION 2024-2025
Winter Season Registration opens October 28 and closes November 10.
Register online at: https://mountainvista-ar.rschooltoday.com/
All players must complete the DCSD $200 registration fee and fully register with physicals, etc., before tryouts.
If you do not receive a spot on a team, the $200 fee is fully refundable.
USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION
Each player must be registered with USA Hockey.
TRYOUTS 2024-2025
There are two sessions for tryouts. Players are required to attend all two sessions.
Bring your own water
Tryout Dates:
November 11th: 9:10 PM – 10:10 PM
November 12th: 9:25 PM – 10:25 PM
Location:
South Suburban Sports Complex
SEASON COSTS
Once your player has been rostered to a team, in addition to the $200 registration fee, there are season fees and equipment costs.
Season Fees
Total season fee for Varsity is $1950 and JV is $1750. Swing players will practice with Varsity and pay the Varsity team fee.
– First Payment Nov 25, 2025: Varsity $975 and JV $875
– Second Payment on January 13, 2025: Varsity $975 and JV $875
Credit Card, check or cash accepted.
Mandatory Equipment Costs
Players are required to have the following items:
– Vista Green Helmet (Bauer Re-AKT 155): $180
– Custom Vista Gloves: $125
– Player Team Gear Bag: $119
– Goalie Team Gear Bag: $129
If you already have these items, you are not required to purchase again. It is only for new orders or if your items need replaced due to condition, sizing etc.
Jerseys, breezer covers and socks are provided to each player, BUT must be cleaned and returned at the end of the season.
To order equipment, email MVHShockeyinfo@gmail.com what you need and we will send you an invoice to pay online.
Refund Policy
Players who are not offered a spot on the team will receive a full refund of the $200 registration fee.
EXPECTATIONS
1. Academic Eligibility: You must be taking at least 5 cumulative credits (minimum of 5 high school classes) to be eligible for the CHSAA season. Teacher aide positions do not count as a full class.
2. Grade Requirements: CHSAA eligibility requirements state you must be passing at minimum 5 classes. So if you only have 5 classes you MUST pass all of them. In addition, a team rule at Mountain Vista states that you are subject to sit with ANY grade lower than a D. We will begin looking at grades prior to the fall CHSAA tryouts.
3. Commitment: Playing for Mountain Vista CHSAA hockey requires a 100% commitment, just like other Varsity sports. Attendance at all CHSAA team events (games, practices, film, workouts, etc.) is mandatory. Missing any CHSAA team activity for another team’s event is not allowed and could result in lost game time.
4. Dual Rostering: Players are allowed to be on both CHSAA and CPHL high school teams, as well as club teams, as long as schedules do not conflict.
PRACTICE & OFF ICE SCHEDULE
Starting November 13, 2024
VARSITY
Mondays
- 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Off Ice @ Kula Sports Performance
- 9:10 PM – 10:10 PM – Practice SSSC Rink 3
Tuesdays
- 9:10 PM – 10:10 PM – Practice SSSC Rink 1
Thursdays
- 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Practice SSSC Rink 3
JV
Mondays
- 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM – Off Ice @ Kula Sports Performance
- 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM – Practice @ FSC Hamilton
Wednesdays
- 9:20 PM – 10:20 PM – Practice @ SSSC Rink 2
VARSITY GAME SCHEDULE (2024-2025)
*Please refer to MAX Preps or the school calendar for any updates or changes.
Nov 22 @ Poudre School District 8:00 PM NoCo Ice Center
Dec 3 vs Rampart 7:00 PM South Suburban Sports Complex
Dec 6 @ Standley Lake 7:45 PM Promenade Ice Center
Dec 7 vs Chaparral 6:45 PM The Ice Ranch
Dec 14 vs Regis 7:25 PM Family Sports Center
Dec 18 @ Colorado Academy 4:00 PM Joy Burns Arena
Dec 20 vs Summit 11:00 AM Ed Robson Arena (Colorado Springs)
Dec 21 @ Valor 5:25 PM South Suburban Sports Complex
Dec 23 @ Dakota Ridge 7:15 PM Edge Ice Arena
Jan 4 @ Heritage 7:10 PM South Suburban Sports Complex
Jan 6 @ Chatfield 1:30 PM Edge Ice Arena
Jan 10 @ Castle View 6:00 PM South Suburban Sports Complex
Jan 11 @ Grandview 5:15 PM Big Bear Ice Arena
Jan 18 vs Ralston Valley 7:25 PM Family Sports Center
Jan 24 vs Lewis Palmer SENIOR NIGHT 6:00 PM South Suburban Sports Complex
Jan 25 vs Castle View 7:25 PM Family Sports Center
Feb 1 @ Chaparral 4:45 PM Family Sports Center
Feb 5 vs Cherry Creek WISH WEEK GAME 6:00 PM South Suburban Sports Complex
Feb 8 vs Chatfield 6:10 PM The Ice Ranch
JV GAME SCHEDULE (2024-2025)
*Please refer to MAX Preps or the school calendar for any updates or changes.
Nov 23 vs Chatfield 8:45 PM The Ice Ranch
Dec 7 @ Poudre School District 8:15 PM NoCo Ice Center
Dec 20 @ Valor 8:10 PM South Suburban Sports Complex
Dec 21 vs Castle View 6:55 PM The Ice Ranch
Jan 11 @ Grandview 1:30 PM Big Bear Ice Arena
Jan 17 vs Battle Mountain 7:50 PM Family Sports Center
Jan 18 @ Ralston Valley 8:00 PM Apex Center Ice Arena
Jan 24 vs Poudre School District 6:20 PM South Suburban Sports Complex
Jan 25 @ Chaparral 3:00 PM Family Sports Center
Jan 31 vs Regis Jesuit 6:20 PM South Suburban Sports Complex
Feb 1 @ Heritage 3:05 PM Family Sports Center
Feb 8 @ Cherry Creek 8:30 PM PM The Ice Ranch
CPHL Information
Note: CPHL and CHSAA are two distinct seasons with different associated fees.
Vista Hockey Club Supports the CPHL Fall Hockey Season
Mid August to Mid November
The purpose of the CPHL is to provide Colorado high schools with an early start to their hockey season, offering teams the opportunity to start practice and play games as early as September, bypassing the traditional wait until November. The league comprises two tiers:
– Varsity Tier 1 team (equivalent to high school varsity)
– Varsity Tier 2 team (equivalent to high school junior varsity)
Learn more at: https://www.vistahockeyclub.org/
HPHL Information
Note: CPHL, CHSAA, and HPHL are three distinct seasons with different associated fees.
High Plains Hockey League Supports the Spring HPHL Hockey Season
Mid March to Mid May
We roster freshman through seniors. We are a co-op team with Mountain Vista HS, Highlands Ranch HS, and ThunderRidge HS.
Learn more at: https://www.highplainshockey.com/leagues/hphl-registration/15860
Questions? Email Tara Hitzig, Team Coordinator, at Hitztara@gmail.com
How does High School hockey work?
High school offers two highly competitive seasons. In the fall, high school teams play in the (CPHL) Colorado Prep Hockey League. In the winter, there is the Douglas County Schools sanctioned (CHSAA) Colorado High School Athletic Association season.
CPHL Season – Mid August to Mid November- link to Vista Hockey Club website; https://www.vistahockeyclub.org/
CHSAA Season – Late November to Early March
CHSAA has a strict guideline regarding when the season begins and ends, and there is no Sunday contact between the coaches and the players. The purpose of creating the CPHL is so Colorado high schools have a means by which their teams can practice and play games beginning in September rather than waiting until November.
Will my hockey player get as many games as with club hockey?
MVHS fields both a JV and a Varsity team for the CHSAA season.
The Varsity team will play a minimum of 19 games during CHSAA. The JV team will play up to 15 games during CHSAA. Other scrimmages, along with possible playoff games. may be added as the coaches feel appropriate and within the league guidelines.
Costs
CHSAA fees are typically around $1800 for both JV and Varsity (Fee could change)
All players for both JV and Varsity will have to purchase the following items. If you already have these items you are not required to purchase again. It is only for new orders or if your items need replaced due to condition or sizing etc.
1. Vista Green Helmet – $180
2. Custom Vista Gloves – $125
3. Player Team Gear Bag – $119
4. Goalie Team Gear Bag – $ 129
Where are games and practices?
All home games and practices will occur at South Suburban Sports Complex, Family Sports and Ice Ranch.
My kid attends ThunderRidge or Highlands Ranch High Schools, why does he/she play for MVHS?
It is common for high schools to join forces and field one team in a high school sport. This is more common in sports like gymnastics, hockey, girls lacrosse, and field hockey where they may not be enough participants from any one high school to field a competitive team. In Douglas County only Mountain Vista, Castle View, and Chaparral have CHSAA hockey teams, yet they represent all 9 high schools in the county.
I feel like my hockey player has a better chance of playing college hockey by sticking to Club hockey, Is that true?
No. Scouts looking for talent will find it. If your hockey player is talented enough to play Juniors or college hockey, then playing high school hockey versus club hockey will not affect their chances of moving on. MVHS has sent several players on to play Junior hockey and college hockey. High School also offers opportunities for nationwide exposure if your player is selected to play in the NIT tournament for Team Colorado.
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Varsity Head Coach: Matt Anthone
mjanthone@dcsdk12.org
JV Head Coach: TBD
Hockey Coordinator
MVHSHockeyInfo@gmail.com