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CUTTING EDGE KING COBRAS TRYOUTS

2026-27 TRYOUT INFORMATION

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The Cutting Edge King Cobras will host 2026–27 tryouts at Cutting Edge Ice Academy in Elmwood Park, NJ. Tryouts are open to eligible players from 8U through 18U.

BENEFITS OF JOING THE KING COBRAS

  • 70+ practice hours for most age groups

  • 45+ games plus 3 tournaments

  • Discounted Cutting Edge clinics and training

  • Dedicated goalie development

  • Spring and summer development opportunities

  • High school-friendly 16U structure

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TRYOUT SCHEDULE

March 16, 2026

8U: 4:30–5:30 PM
10U: 5:45–6:45 PM
12U Group 1: 7:00–8:00 PM
12U Group 2: 8:15–9:15 PM

*Players will be notified which 12U group to attend.

March 17, 2026

8U: 4:30–5:30 PM
10U: 5:45–6:45 PM
12U Group 1: 7:00–8:00 PM
12U Group 2: 8:15–9:15 PM

*Players will be notified which 12U group to attend.

March 18, 2026

8U: 4:30–5:30 PM
10U: 5:45–6:45 PM
12U: 7:00–8:00 PM

April 6, 2026

14U: 4:30–5:30 PM
16U: 5:45–6:45 PM
18U: 8:15–9:15 PM

April 7, 2026

14U: 4:30–5:30 PM

16U: 5:45–6:45 PM

18U: 8:15–9:15 PM

April 8, 2026

14U: 4:30–5:30 PM

16U: 5:45–6:45 PM

18U: 8:15–9:15 PM

REGISTRATION & FEES

8U, 10U, and 12U: $125 before March 1. $200 after March 1.

14U, 16U, and 18U: $125 before March 22. $200 after March 22.

  • All participants must register online through TeamSnap. Walk-in registrations will not be accepted.

  • Tryout fees are non-refundable.

  • Players who have signed with another ice hockey organization may not participate in tryouts.

Players who have signed with another ice hockey organization may not participate in tryouts.

TRYOUT PROCESS

The King Cobras expect to field teams at the following levels for the 2026–27 season. Exact team numbers and levels will be based on tryout participation.

8U: 2018 birth year and younger
10U: 2016–2017 birth years
12U: 2014–2015 birth years
14U: 2012–2013 birth years
16U: 2010–2011 birth years
18U: 2008–2009 birth years

LOCATION

Tryouts will be held at Cutting Edge Ice Academy, located at 71 Midland Ave, Elmwood Park, NJ
Please use the main front entrance for check-in with Cutting Edge staff.
For questions, please contact
Kevin Geist at kgeist@edgeiceacademy.com

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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TEAMS

Exact number of teams for the 2026-27 season will depend on tryout participation but we expect:

  • 8U (2-3 teams)

  • 10U (1-2 teams)

  • 12U (1-2 teams)

  • 14U (1-2 teams)

  • 16U (2 teams)

  • 18U 

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COMPETITION

  • League members in the New Jersey Youth Hockey League (NJYHL) for the 2026-27 season.

  • Member of the Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA) with Tier II classification

  • Generally entered in 3-4 high-competition tournaments per season

COACHING

STAFF

Coming soon...

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FACILITIES

The King Cobras are directly associated with Cutting Edge Ice Academy giving ample opportunities for teams to practice and for individuals to participate in Cutting Edge clinics at a discounted rate.

Outside ice includes:

  • Secaucus Town Rink

  • Palisades Mall

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