SISU Thunderbirds College Prep

SISU Thunderbirds College Prep is an independent U19 Junior Prep team operating under the College Prep label. The team is open to players born between 2005 and 2008. SISU Thunderbirds College Prep will operate as s fully independent team with permission from USA Hockey.

The SISU Thunderbirds are currently recruiting players from across the country, leveraging connections with Mole Hockey. The team is open to possible call-ups during the season from Thunderbirds U18 AA roster.

The team will be targeting a total of 18 home games for the season. The schedule will consist of high end Midwest, Canadian and New England Prep Schools. SISU Thunderbirds College Prep will compete against teams from the following leagues MPHL, TNPHL, PHC, Canadian Juniors Teams and in the North American Prep Hockey League as the only USA based team.

Player fees will cover travel, lodging, meals during showcases, and other expenses. The team benefits from the expertise of David Dew Director of Scouting Ogden Mustangs (NCDC) and Regional Scout (Fargo Force USHL). Justin Cohn has served as an asst. coach with New Mexico Ice Wolves (NA3HL) and Head Coach with Decatur Blaze (USPHL) Justin also currently serves as a regional scout for Cowichan Capitals.

Options are being explored for billeting, with current SISU Thunderbird families as potential hosts. Educational support and NCAA eligibility are being considered, with post-grad players required to take a college preparatory class.

The season is set to start on September 1st and run through early March, with an ID Camp to be held in April and a main camp later in the summer. The team is in contact with numerous prep schools regarding showcases and tournaments.

For more information, please visit our website. Stay tuned for more updates on the SISU Thunderbirds College Prep team.