We are proud to recognize and celebrate the support of the Rockford IceHogs, whose Community Fund we've received the past two years, that has helped us build our scholarship program and help provide even more kids with the opportunity to play club soccer. Their commitment to the community and kids in sports helps us remove financial barriers and empowers talented individuals pursue their goals!

Over a year ago, the Rockford IceHogs, BMO Center, and the City of Rockford were selected to host the American Hockey League All-Star Classic events on Feb. 10-11, 2026. That event is now upon us! 

When and what are the All-Star Classic events? 

Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7pm: AHL All-Star Skills Competition

The AHL All-Star Skills Competition tests the players in seven events, including Hardest Shot, Fastest Skater and Accuracy Shooting. 

Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7pm: AHL All-Star Challenge

The AHL All-Star Challenge pits the leagues four divisions (Atlantic, North, Central, Pacific) against each other in a round-robin, three-on-three tournament. 

Why is this an important event for Rockford? 

This extraordinarily unique event has never been held in Illinois and has not been hosted by a Midwest city since 2004, making this a unique opportunity to showcase our city in the national (and international) spotlight as the events will be nationally televised on NHL Network in the Y.S. and on TSN in Canada. The event will bring in league representatives, players, staff, coaches, and fans from the 31 other AHL teams. 

What's so cool about this event? 

Since 1995, more than 94% of All-Star Classic participants have gone on to compete in the National Hockey League, including Cam Atkinson, Drake Batherson, Patrice Bergeron, Jordan Binnington, Thomas Bordeleaus, Jack Campbell, John Carlson, Logan Couture, Thatcher Demko, Connor Hellebuyck, Tristian Jarry, Kaapo Kahkonen, Jordan Kyrou, Honathan Marchessault, JAcob Markstrom, Brandon contour, William Nylander, Kyle Palmieri, Mikko Rantanen, Dylan Strome, Linus Ullmark, Vitek Vanecek, and Mats Zuccarello. 

How can you support? 

Show up and show out! Buy tickets to one or both events and help us fill the BMO Center to show the U.S. and Canada what Rockford is all about. Filling the building both days will also help up raise significant money for the IceHogs Community Fund as we will be executing our 50/50 raffle and other fundraising activities at both All-Star Classic events, ensuring we will be able to continue to support numerous local non-profit organizations with grants and scholarships! 

You can buy tickets for both All-Star Classic events now at: https://www.gofevo.com/group/Communityfund 

 Rockford Raptors 2026-2027 Club Tryout Information

2026-2027 Tryout Dates/Times per age group will be released as they are set. Please see an estimated timeline of tryout dates below (subject to change). All tryouts will take place at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two. Exact field locations will go out in a message the day before the tryouts. 
*graphics will be posted here once new dates/times are released. 

Register for 2026-2027 Tryouts HERE!

U13-U19 Girls ECNL Teams (ECNL, ECNL RL) 

February 22nd (Indoor) 
Girls U13 & U14 - 4:00-5:30pm
Girls U15 & U16 - 5:30-7:15pm
Girls U17 & U18/19 - 7:15-8:45pm

March 1st (Indoor) 
Girls U13 & U14 - 4:00-5:30pm
Girls U15 & U16 - 5:30-7:15pm
Girls U17 & U18/19 - 7:15-8:45pm

March 8th (Outdoor) 
Girls U13, U14, & U15 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Girls U16 & U18/19 - 12:30-2:00pm

U8-U19 Remaining Girls Teams TBA (Pre-ECNL & State Teams) - Month of May

U8-U19 Boys Teams TBA (ECNL, ECNL RL, Pre ECNL, NLP2, State Teams) - Month of May

What to Wear - Light Jersey/T-Shirt 
Club Outline - Boys & Girls, Ages U8-U19

Rockford Raptors will be following the new breakdown for age groups, starting the 2026-2027 Season. Age Group breakdowns are as outlined below. All players are required to tryout with whichever group they fall under with their date of birth. 

U7 - August 1st 2019 - July 31st 2020
U8 - August 1st 2018 - July 31st 2019
U9 - August 1st 2017 - July 31st 2018
U10 - August 1st 2016 - July 31st 2017
U11 - August 1st 2015 - July 31st 2016
U12 - August 1st 2014 - July 31st 2015
U13 - August 1st 2013 - July 31st 2014
U14 - August 1st 2012 - July 31st 2013
U15 - August 1st 2011 - July 31st 2012
U16 - August 1st 2010 - July 31st 2011
U17 - August 1st 2009 - July 31st 2010
U18 - August 1st 2008 - July 31st 2009
U19 - August 1st 2007 - July 31st 2008

Club Season Outline

Leagues: YSSL, IWSL, ECNL, ECNL Regional League, Pre-ECNL, NL P2

**Age Group and League Information and Pricing will be made available the day before the first tryout date, of that group. This information will be available at the tryout check in table, along with on the Raptors website. 

Players can attend all tryout dates/times for their age group. It is NOT required to attend all tryout dates for your child's age group, it is just  highly recommended to attend as many as you can so coaches can get the most accurate evaluation.

**Please only register your child once, and they can attend all tryout sessions for their age group. If you attended any tryouts before, you do NOT need to register them again, as they will still be in the system. This tryout registration is for ALL 2026-2027 Rockford Raptors teams. 

Puri Champions Cup & College Showcase - April 17-19, 2026

Registration Deadline - March 15th

Register HERE!

Brackets, Divisions & Fees
Boys & Girls U8-U10 (7v7 Games) - $650 (70 Minute Games)
Boys & Girls U11-U12 (9v9 Games) - $725 (70 Minute Games)
Boys & Girls U12 (11v11 Option) - $825 (70 Minute Games)
Boys & Girls U13-U14 (11v11) - $825 (70 Minute Games)
Boys & Girls U15-U19 (11v11) - $925 (80 Minute Games)

Tournament Format
3 Guaranteed Games Per Team
One Game Per Day for U16-U19 (college format)
Friday Game Start Times - 5pm, 6:30pm, 8:00pm
No Playoffs 
Awards Based On Points
1st & 2nd Place Team Awards - top two teams in each bracket once bracket games have concluded. 

Coaching/Scheduling Conflicts
Coaching Team Conflicts - 3 Teams MAX
No Friday Game Request -  If your team is from over an hour and half away, you may request no Friday night games. Must communicate that request in application or to raptorsfcinfo@gmail.com before March 15th.
NO Day/Time Requests will be taken. Teams must be able to play each day.  

Stay To Play Event 
This is a Stay To Play tournament, and all teams from over an hour and half away MUST book the hotel rooms through Traveling Teams. Once your team is registered, a Traveling Teams representative will reach out to those teams who qualify to stay. 

Locations
Mercyhealth Sportscore Two, 8800 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park IL 61111
*U16-U19 Teams will play all games at this facility
Mercyhealth Sportscore One, 1288 Elmwood Rd, Rockford IL 61103
*U10-U14 could possibly play at either facility

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