Try-Out FAQs

• Double check your child’s year of birth as it is what we use to determine teams and schedule.
• Once at the arena, head downstairs to check in at the desk where you will receive a pair of hockey socks.
• Bring your own jersey with a number on it.
• Full equipment is required.
• Do not arrive more than 30 minutes before your dedicated ice time as the rooms will not be ready then.
• Parents must remain upstairs during the course of the practice.
• Do not approach the evaluators over the course of the tryouts. Our evaluations of players are based on skill. We hope to remain objective to place your kids at the level at which they most belong.
• Players who do not attend all the tryouts are not guaranteed a spot on teams!
• Players trying out for double-letters may only attend our tryouts once released by their double-letter organization.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to your association, should you have any questions about the tryouts.

Best of luck!!

Follow the link to read all the information on how it works: Tryouts Season 2024-25 | WLLV

Invitation to all players from WESTMOUNT, LACHINE, LASALLE, VERDUN, to register for the WLVV AA/BB selection camp. A minimum of 3 sessions total of ice time is guaranteed for each participant. You must be present from the beginning of the tryouts in order to be guaranteed the 3 sessions.

Don’t forget to Register Online before August 20th!!

Great ‘team mate,’ goal tender, ‘burgeoning’ leader

by Laureen Sweeney

Jasper Brandt-Synnott is described as not only a “great goal tender” for the city’s M13B Westmount Wings hockey team, but also as stepping up to play in that same vital position for a second team, in M15B, also in the Westmount Minor Hockey Association (WMHA).
When Jasper, on the cusp of turning 12, heard that an M15B team risked collapsing from a lack of goalkeeper, he volunteered despite his initial nerves, according to Andrew Maislin, president of the WMHA and operations manager of the Westmount recreation centre (WRC). “That, to me, was a marker of respect and loyalty.” Goalies are often few and far between, he explained, and teams simply cannot exist without a goalie. Cited as a “burgeoning leader” by his coaches, Jasper has been named player-of the-month for December. “The dedication it requires to – not only play up a level – but to play on two teams speaks to his love of the game; and it shows!” explained André Brosseau, one of the coaches of the M15B team. “M15B is very happy to have Jasper as our goalkeeper this season. With him, not only do we have a goaltender who wants to learn, but more importantly we have a great teammate.” Attitude sets him apart. Skills aside, one aspect that sets Jasper apart from other young players is his
reported attitude, he explained. His coaches note how he is often the one to lead a team chant, pre-game stretch, encourage his teammates, invite them over to his house for some team-building hot chocolate and chips, and practice his postgame comedy routine for any teammate who hangs around to listen.
It’s hardly about the score for Jasper, Brosseau said. “Whether the team wins or loses, he does what he needs to do and enjoys playing the game. On December 9, Jasper played three consecutive Eastern Hockey League (EHL) games for M15B, M13B, and M13A teams as part of each team’s season schedule.”
In the November Sal Grasso Tournament in Cape Ann, Mass., Jasper played a total of seven games to help Westmount come home with the winning trophy, Brosseau noted. “Props” were also given by the coaching staff to Jasper’s dad, Nick, for ensuring he makes it to all his six to eight ice times a week.

Mason Kaine, November’s player of the month Becoming a ‘play maker’ for his M9-3 hockey team

By Laureen Sweeney

Mason Kaine of the M9-3 Westmount Wings hockey team (for ages nine and under) has been selected as November’s player of the month for city’s Minor Hock ey Association. “Although Mason, aged 7, might be new to competitive hockey, he is working ex tremely hard to support the team and develop his skills,” said Andrew Maislin, president of the Westmount association, who is also operations manager for the Westmount recreation centre. Mason, he explained, had already been called up to play for the higher level M9-2 team during the Cape Ann Sal Grasso Friendship Tournament last month. ‘Right spot’ on ice “Even though the M9 category does not keep score or team standings,” Maislin told the Independent, “Mason has developed into a ‘play maker’ on his team. He seems to be able to always find himself in the right spot, either in front of the net to re ceive a pass from his teammates or back on defence protecting his goalie. We look forward to seeing him progress this season.” He described Mason as a “well-round ed” athlete who participates in other sports during the year such as soccer and baseball, and has completed two years of the M7 hockey program.

by Gabrielle Jay-Riendeau

We love hockey. Several comparisons can be made between the Westmount and Gloucester residents who came together for the 2023 Sal Grasso Friendship tournament on the weekend of November 10th and 11th, but above all, what rang the clearest for everyone present was that we all love hockey; it’s hard to explain why we would spend over 10 hours at the arena otherwise!

The palpable buzz of excitement echoed in the hallways to the locker rooms and was visible on the faces of parents and friends in the stands at all hours of the day. From sun-up to well past sun-down, people were ready to play and watch some good hockey— and the players delivered. The kids, from both sides of the border, played their hearts out and left it all on the ice. They skated hard and played smart hockey.

Their efforts clearly paid off as never, in the history of this annual tournament, have the standings been so close that the championship title could go either way. In an intense stand-off up until the very last game, the tournament concluded with a tie on total games won— 15 wins for the Westmount Wings and 15 wins for Cape Ann, leaving the decision up to the largest sum of points scored throughout the games where Westmount triumphed with 117 points.

To commemorate this historic conclusion to the tournament, the President of the Westmount Minor Hockey Association, Andrew Maislin, decided that “in keeping with the spirit of the friendship tournament and given that we hold the Westmount Minor Hockey Association to the highest standards of play, the decision was made to engrave the trophy with both associations’ names for 2023.” As a true testament to the spirit of the event, he continues that “it is more important to share this accomplishment of a tie with both associations” as it celebrates the talent and dedication that both associations put forth into obtaining the winning title and how close it came. Of course, everyone wanted to win. You enter a tournament with the hope and goal of garnering the trophy— but what made this tournament stand out to me was that at the end of it all, after a three-day-long tournament with 31 hockey games played nearly back-to-back, there were only smiles in sight. Despite the cold bite of the icy rink, a certain warmth of pride and friendship filled the arena. Players, regardless of age, gender, or nationality, gave props where props were due and celebrated sheer talent and a shared love of hockey.

As my first time being part of the Sal Grasso Friendship Tournament, I saw firsthand how accurate the slogan rings: “Friendships formed through hockey last a lifetime”… and the memories will as well! 

To flip through more pictures and memories from the 2023 Sal Grasso Friendship Tournament, click here.  

Luca Robinson cited for ‘positive attitude and leadership’

By Laureen Sweeney

“In continuing with the tradition of high lighting a player’s commitment, perseverance, positive attitude and leadership, the Westmount Minor Hockey Association (WMHA) named Luca Robinson (number 56) the Player of the Month for October 2023.” With these words, the October recognition was announced last week by Andrew Maislin, president of the WMHA and operations manager for the Westmount recreation centre (WRC). This is the first player so honoured for the current hockey season. As a member of the M13B Wings team, Luca recorded the first goal for the WMHA for the 2023-2024 season by scoring in the home opener against the Lachine Rapides on October 14, Maislin explained. The goal was assisted by Aryeh Issenman (number 46) in 12 seconds into the second period. Luca has always played for Westmount for various A and B teams throughout his career, Maislin continued. “We are truly impressed by the quiet, yet impactful lead er ship Luca exhibits. His ability to lead by example and stay composed under pressure is remarkable.” Began in 2015 Luca began his career the fall of 2015 as an underage M7-1 player (formerly known as MAHG 1). “Although he might be the quietest play er in the player room,” Maislin said, his presence on the ice is always noticeable. “He uses his formidable size to his advantage and is often first to the puck in the corner. Luca is quick on his skates and always has his head on a swivel. These skills allow him to be the team’s playmaker in front of the net.” His teammates are “fortunate” to have someone as dedicated, focused, and re liable both on and off the ice, Maislin said. “Luca’s quiet strength is an invaluable asset to the team, and we admire his leadership qualities. We look forward to seeing him develop as a player and team leader this season.”

Registration begins for single letters on Tuesday August 1st as of 8 a.m. Participants must be registered prior to August 25th to be considered for the season.

Those interested in trying out for Double Letters (WLLV) can click here to sign up. A reminder that players who are interested in trying out for Double Letters (WLLV) must also register with Westmount Minor Hockey Single Letters to be eligible for tryouts.