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PREP Season Overview

A PREP fall season consists of approximately 50 games comprised of regular season league play, three tournaments, league playoffs, state playoffs and exhibition games. Players practice two to four times per week (usually 2–3 on-ice and 1 off-ice).

A PREP spring season consists of 8–10 games and one practice per week.

A list of events is shown below. Events with an * need parent volunteers to be successful. The Events page has more information.

Typical Annual Schedule

Event Timeframe
Tryouts/Evaluations Late August
Pre-season Tournament Early September
Start of League Play Mid-September
Pink at the Rink Charity Fundraiser * Mid-to-late October
Team Photos Late October / Early November
PREP Thanksgiving Showcase Tournament * Weekend after Thanksgiving
Alumni Game * December winter break
Possible Tournament December winter break
Winter Classic Outdoor Game * Early January
League All-Star Game Early January
End of League Play Mid-January
Out-of-Town Tournament Mid-January (MLK weekend)
Senior Night * Late January
League Playoffs Late January–February
State Playoffs March
Spring Tryouts/Evaluations Late March
End-of-Season Banquet * Early April
Spring Season April–May
Summer Skates July/August

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