Oakland, CA - The Oakland Bears will be holding the 2016-17 Season Tryouts May 13-15 at the Oakland Ice Center.

Chris Linden, Head Coach 18AA

Derek Donald, Head Coach 16AA

18AA & 16AA Tryout Schedule:

Friday, May 13: 5:45-7:15pm

Saturday, May 14: 3:45-5:15pm

Sunday, May 15: 11:15am-12:45pm

CLICK HERE FOR THE OAKLAND BEARS TRYOUT PAGE

This is an excellent opportunity for players 17-18 & 15-16 year old players to take their hockey game to the next level.  An experienced and knowledgeable coaching staff has been assembled with the focus of developing the player both on and off the ice and preparing them for the next steps in hockey hockey and in life.  Oakland Ice Center operated by Sharks Ice is of the premier facilities on the west coast and offers excellent resources to train and develop players.  We are able to provide convenient practice and game schedules and are centrally located in the Bay Area.

The Bears have been a long standing member association of CAHA & NORCAL leagues and have produced many talented players.  The Oakland hockey program provides a true Ladder of Development for players to begin their first days on the ice and reach their maximum potential throughout their youth hockey as they progress on to juniors and possibly college.  The 18AA & 16AA teams are another step in providing an opportunity for players in this age group to compete at their highest level possible.

"We want to grow our program in the right areas for the players and their families.  By providing a Ladder of Development players at every age and skill level can reach their goals right here," says Hockey Manager Derek Donald.  "Too many parents are searching all over the place trying to find the right team and the right coach every year when it is really all about the program and the player development.  Player growth and satisfaction as a hockey player comes from a sound program that provides consistency through all stages of development."    

Chris Linden, Head Coach stated, "I have always believed in the development of players both on and off the ice and have always worked to make every season memorable and exciting. I have been very fortunate to have so many wonderful kids though the program and I have always been excited for them when they have moved on to more competitive levels. There has always been a part of me who has also wanted to keep them in Oakland where we have focused on long-term development and continue their hockey education."

Chris Linden, Head Coach 18AA and Derek Donald, Head Coach 16AA are continuing with a group of players that has realized tremendous success growth in their years here as Oakland Bears.

Oakland Bears Tryout Information