Talbot Trail is the premier destination for U18A Hockey!
Our program is designed to develop and prepare players for junior hockey through elite level skill development, situational awareness and team tactics.
Knowing that not all players want to play junior hockey, our program is also designed to challenge individuals to grow and develop as hockey players so that their final years of minor hockey are their best years. We also aim to equip players with the knowledge and know-how to one day give back to the game by perhaps becoming coaches themselves.
So whether you aspire to play junior hockey or you just want to challenge yourself to grow as a hockey player, then Talbot Trail is the place for you!
Tryout Information
Tryouts will be held in September. If you intend on trying out for the Talbot Trail U18A Hockey Team, please email Coach Josh ([email protected]) with the following information.
First & Last Name
2024/2025 Team
Position
Birth Year
NOTE: Even if you plan on trying out for U18AAA or junior hockey, please email Coach Josh with your intention of trying out for Talbot Trail if unsuccessful in making junior or AAA.
About the Coaches
Coach Josh has been involved in coaching minor hockey for 7 years. This will be his 2nd year as head coach of the Talbot Trail U18A Hockey Team. He has vast knowledge in hockey skills, systems and team tactics. His vision for the team is…..
“A team that is fast, skilled and hard to play against. A team that communicates, moves the puck, is positionally sound, knows what to do in all situations and has a work ethic that is second to none."
In order to obtain this vision, Coach Josh emphasizes hard work, patience and accountability. He also believes that by striving to obtain this vision, it will lead to players experiencing success both as individuals and as a team.
Coach Josh’s Playing Experience Includes:
- Played both forward and defense at every level
- 2 x OMHA Championships with Sun County AAA
- OHF Finalist with Sun County AAA
- Drafted to the OHL Kitchen Rangers
- Played 2 seasons in the Ontario Provincial Jr A Hockey League
- Assistant Captain with the Brampton Capitals Jr A
- Played 2 seasons at the University of Guelph
Coach Rex has been a coach for the past 15 seasons. He was most recently the Head Coach of the U18A Kent Cobras. Under his guidance, the team went from 4th place in regular season play to finishing second in the Bluewater division of the OMHA playdowns.
He is appreciative that Coach Josh has reached out to have him on his staff. Coach Rex strongly believes in continuous development in a positive and competitive environment. He is also very excited to share his knowledge of the game and is looking forward to getting this year started.
Coach Chris has over a decade of experience as a goalie coach at Prospect Athletics. He specializes in developing goaltenders at competitive levels. Currently, he serves as the Goalie Coach for the Amherstburg Admirals Jr C team as well as the U16 Windsor AAA team and the U18A Talbot Trail Blazers.
Over the past 5 years, Coach Chris has also coached minor hockey teams bringing a structured, detailed-driven approach to athlete development and team performance.