Spring Program

2026 SPRING SEASON:

The Yeti spring program is designed for players looking to stay on the ice, sharpen their skills, and compete in a fun, development-focused environment. Spring hockey is a great opportunity for athletes to continue improving after the winter season while playing with and against strong competition.

We encourage athletes to participate in multiple sports, as it supports overall development, athleticism, and long-term performance. Our spring program is designed with flexibility in mind, offering multiple ice slots each week to help players maximize their time on the ice while balancing other sports and commitments.

This program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and game experience while maintaining a positive and competitive atmosphere.

The spring season will begin following Spring Break and run through April and May, with the potential to extend into June depending on scheduling and tournament play.

Our coaching staff focuses on player development while encouraging a high-effort, positive culture. Coaches will provide instruction that helps players build confidence, improve decision-making, and elevate their overall game.

EVALUATION SKATES:

Player evaluations will be held prior to Spring Break and will be used to determine placement on Varsity and Junior Varsity teams.

• March 14th: 5:30-6:30pm
• March 15th: 5:30-6:30pm

SPRING SEASON SCHEDULE:

2-3 Ice Slots per week:

• 1 Skills (including goalie coach)
• 1 Team Practice
• 1 3v3 Day

Yeti ice slots at Barrington Ice Arena (subject to change) to be to be assigned to the Varsity or Junior Varsity teams:

Practices and home games are held at Barrington Ice Arena.

Yeti Hockey Club Spring Program Fees:

• Player Fee: $1,150
• Goalie Fee: $425
• Jersey and Socks (if needed): $80

Fees include ice time (including two evaluation skates), coaching, and tournament fees where applicable.

There is no slush fund request!

• Tournaments are included
• Extra costs may be communicated to the team via your team managers for events planned by individual teams

Available for an additional fee:

• Yeti Helmet Stickers: $5

Both Varsity and Junior Varsity spring teams should expect to play in 2-3 local tournaments.

LZMW Yeti has been built on a strong foundation of fundraising and parent volunteers to help keep costs down and build a competitive, fun and environment of giving back. Parents make the season a success!

Fundraising opportunities:

• Yeti Tournament
• Golf Outing
• Blood Drive
• Yeti Fights Cancer Raffle Baskets & Table Management
• Senior Night Raffle Baskets & Table Management
• Parents can volunteer to lead a fundraising opportunity of their choice or assist with opportunities planned.

Volunteer opportunities:

• Board Participation
• Yeti Tournament
• Golf Outing
• Blood Drive & Season Kick off Event
• Game Day (home games) scoreboard, game sheet, music and penalty box
• Team Event planning
• Yeti Fights Cancer
• Senior Night
• We encourage parents to volunteer to lead or assist with any of the opportunities above, and to bring forward new ideas they’d be interested in helping organize or support through time and/or donations.

Are neck guards required by Yeti Hockey?

Neck guards are required to skate, as mandated by USA Hockey as of 8/1/24 along with all USA Hockey required equipment.

Are you interested in paying offline?

Your registration is not complete until you pay in full for the Spring Season. Zelle payments are accepted at lzmhshockey@gmail.com.

Yeti Hockey is a combined high school organization representing Lake Zurich, Mundelein and Wauconda school districts. We are part of the Illinois High School Hockey League - North Central Division 

Our mission is to promote, and develop high school hockey in the communities of Lake Zurich, Mundelein and Wauconda through core values including sportsmanship, integrity and the pursuit of excellence through competition and teamwork. It is our goal to develop our players, both as athletes and individuals. We strive to compete with any high school and midget program in the state.

LZMW Hockey is a 501(c)(3) corporation under the governance of USA Hockey and AHAI and is responsible for its own revenues and expenditures.