Registration
June 14/15 - AA Capital Flames Tryouts
- 10:45 am-12 pm Saturday, June 14
- 9:15 am-10:45am Sunday, June 15
June 21/22 - A / BB / B & Varsity / Jr Varsity Tryouts
- Time slots are still being finalized
* Registration links will be made available soon.
Spring Coaching Staff
Joe Lapenna, Director of Coaches
Ben Rogers, Nick Arnold, Geoff Goolsby (8U)
Nate Clough, Travis Henry (10U)
Bruce Barragan (12U)
Mike Indigaro (14U, 16U and 18U Weeks 2, 3, and 4)
Matt Dyer, Scott Riddle (High School Scrimmages)
CJ Toscas (Power Skating / Speed & Agility)
Kaity Trute (Power Skating / Speed & Agility)
QUESTIONS? Email Registrar Carrie McLean, carriemclean2@gmail.com
AGE DIVISIONS BY BIRTH YEAR for 2025-2026 Season
*NOTE: The following births years are for the Spring 2025 program as well as for the upcoming regular season.
8U - 2017/2018 Birth Years
10U - 2015/2016 Birth Years
12U - 2013/2014 Birth Years
14U - 2011/2012 Birth Years
16U - 2009/2010 Birth Years
18U - 2007/2008 Birth Years
High School - Registered in High School in the Fall 2025 (Junior Varsity and Varsity)
IMPORTANT DATES 2025
May/June - Spring PDP (No Thunder Cup for 2025)
June 21/22 - Tryouts for Capital Thunder A/BB/B (8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, Jr Varsity, & Varsity) Per the Norcal Calendar, these are the allowed weekends for tryouts for the upcoming season:
- June 7/8 - Tier 1 Tryouts (AAA)
- June 14/15 - Tier 2 Tryouts (AA) / Girls A/BB/B Tryouts
- June 21/22 - Division A/BB/B & High School/Varsity Tryouts
Week of August 11th - (tentative) on-ice practice begins
Labor Day Weekend - Pre-season seeding tournament
September 2nd to October 1st - Norcal Preseason
October 13/14th - (tentative) Team Photos
October 17th - Golf Tournament Fundraiser @ Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, Carmichael, CA
Spring Player Development Program
Week 1: Puck Control
Saturday, May 17
5:15 PM – 6:30 PM | 8U/10U Drills
Sunday, May 18
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Goalie Session
Monday, May 19
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 16U/18U Drills
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM | 8U/10U Drills
Tuesday, May 20
4:30 PM – 5:45 PM | 12U Drills
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 14U Drills
Wednesday, May 21
7:30 PM – 8:45 PM | 16U/18U Drills
Thursday, May 22 (Scrimmages)
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM | 8U Scrimmage
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 10U Scrimmage
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM | 14U Scrimmage
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM | 12U Scrimmage
7:15 PM – 8:30 PM | 16U/18U Scrimmage
Week 2: Shoot to Score
Monday, May 26
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM | 8U/10U Drills
Tuesday, May 27
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | 12U/14U Drills
7:15 PM – 8:25 PM | 16U/18U Drills
Wednesday, May 28
7:30 PM – 8:45 PM | 8U/10U Scrimmage
Thursday, May 29
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | 12U/14U Scrimmage
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 8U/10U Scrimmage
6:15 PM – 7:10 PM | 16U/18U Scrimmage
Week 3: Small Area Games
Saturday, May 31
5:15 PM – 6:45 PM | Goalie Session
Sunday, June 1
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM | 8U/10U Drills
12:00 PM – 1:25 PM | 16U/18U Drills
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | 12U/14U Drills
Monday, June 2
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM | 8U/10U Scrimmage
Wednesday, June 4
7:30 PM – 8:45 PM | 12U Scrimmage
Thursday, June 5
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 14U Scrimmage
6:15 PM – 7:10 PM | 16U/18U Scrimmage
Week 4: Winning the Battle (All Ages)
Saturday, June 7
5:15 PM – 6:45 PM | 16U/18U Drills
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 8U/10U Drills
9:00 PM – 10:30 PM | 12U/14U Drills
Sunday, June 8
2:00 PM – 3:25 PM | 16U/18U Drills
Monday, June 9
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM | 8U/10U Scrimmage
Tuesday, June 10
7:15 PM – 8:30 PM | 12U Scrimmage
Wednesday, June 11
7:30 PM – 8:45 PM | 14U Scrimmage
Week 5: Small Area Games
Sunday, June 15
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM | 14U Drills/Scrimmage
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | 12U Drills/Scrimmage
2:00 PM – 3:25 PM | 16U/18U Drills/Scrimmage
Monday, June 16
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM | 8U/10U Drills/Scrimmage
Saturday Morning Power Skating and Speed & Agility
- 6:00 – 6:45 am On Ice Power Skating
- 7:00 – 7:45 am Turf Speed & Agility Training
14U, 16U, and 18U:
- 6:45 – 7:30 am On Ice Power Skating
- 7:45 – 8:45 am Turf Speed & Agility
May 24 – June 14
8U, 10U, and 12U:
- 6:45 – 7:30 am On Ice Power Skating
- 7:45 – 8:30 am Turf Speed & Agility Training
14U, 16U, and 18U:
- 7:30 – 8:15 am On Ice Power Skating
- 8:30 – 9:30 am Turf Speed & Agility
Saturday Night High School Scrimmages
Five weeks of full ice scrimmages to enhance player growth in a real game environment. Scrimmages will have referees.
QUESTIONS? Email:
- Board President, Susan Lapsley, sbilyeu98@yahoo.com
- Registrar, Carrie McLean, carriemclean2@gmail.com
- Coaching Director, Joe Lapenna, lapennahockey@gmail.com
The club uses TeamSnap for all team scheduling and communications. Please download the app and once your player is registered you will have access to team information.
Please note, if you are a PLAYER with a 2008 birth year or earlier, you will be required to take the SafeSport Core Training or Refresher Course prior to participation for the 2025-26 season.
USA Hockey requiring the use of neck laceration protection for players in all age classifications, other than adults, in games and practices, as well as for on-ice officials under the age of 18, effective August 1, 2024. USA Hockey Congress Approves Requirement For Neck Laceration Protection Starting August 1
This is MANDATORY for all games and practices.
Join Capital Thunder Youth Hockey!
Our program strives to instill a tradition of passion for the great sport of ice hockey. The coaching staff has extensive playing careers in all hockey levels. Our coaches are highly educated in the game of hockey and are ready to coach and teach.
The strength of our program is the belief that the family is the center of every great hockey program. Hockey is about families coming together every week to support the children and the community. Our parents and their children are the keys to a successful session and future seasons.
Parent Volunteers Needed
The club is always in need of volunteers and there are a variety of ways that parents can get involved:
Score Board Operator/Timekeeper
Score Sheets
Penalty Box Monitor
Locker Room Monitors
Team Managers
Team Representatives
Team Photos
Special Events/Fundraising
If you are interested in volunteering and want to learn more, please contact Head Commissioner, Jessica Inoke at Jessica.inoke@gmail.com