Team Kentucky
KAIHA and its Director of Hockey, Louie Abounader are pleased to announce that Team Kentucky will be returning for its 4th season this upcoming spring! This spring travel tournament program invites players from Kentucky’s youth ice hockey associations and surrounding regions for a competitive and memorable offseason experience!
Tournaments
Ages
Team Kentucky will be downsizing to two age groups in 2026. The level of competition for these teams will be announced for each individual tournament roster using the head coach's discretion. Birth years will be in line with the upcoming 2026 - 27 season.
- 14U - 2012 - 2013
- 18U - 2008 - 2011
Tryouts
The tryout fee is $25 collected during registration. All tryout sessions will be held at Iceland Sports Complex on Sunday, 3/28, 8:30am - 10:30pm.
14U 3/28 8:30 - 9:30am
18U 3/28 9:30 - 10:30am
Practices
The entire practice schedule for all teams will be released at a later date, following tryouts. Practice dates × will vary based on ice time availability. Cost is built into the registration fee.
All practices will be held at Iceland Sports Complex in Louisville, KY.
Coaches & Volunteers
Louie Abounader will be the official head coach for both Team Kentucky age groups. Assistant coaches will be selected once tryouts are completed, and rosters are formed.
There will be an option to volunteer as an assistant coach team tournament coordinator in one of the sections of the registration process. Additional help is always greatly appreciated!
Pricing
- 5 Tournaments - $1,000
- 4 Tournaments - $850
- 3 Tournaments - $675
- 2 Tournaments - $500
- 1 Tournament - $300
- Practice Player - $150
Includes tournament participation, game jersey & socks, and one 1h30min practice session each tournament week. Hotels & transportation are not included.
Team dues will be collected once the final rosters are announced after tryouts.
Jerseys
Team Kentucky jerseys and socks will be provided. The cost is built into the registration fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the home rink?
Team Kentucky is a KAIHA-sanctioned program, therefore tryouts and team practices will be held at its home rink, Iceland Sports Complex in Louisville, Kentucky.
Who will be coaching the team?
Louie Abounader will plan on being the official head coach both Team Kentucky age groups. However, assistant coaches will not be determined until tryouts are completed and will be contingent upon team formation. If you are interested in volunteering as an assistant coach for any of our teams, there is a section in the registration process that will ask if you are interested in doing so, and you will be considered for the position. The same goes for tournament team managers
What will be the roster size?
Depending on each age group's tryouts turnout, rosters will likely include 17-20 players, which includes two goalies and excludes practice players.
Will girls be permitted at tryouts?
Absolutely, all teams will be co-ed.
Are there spaced-out, partial payment options?
No, the full cost for the tournament option you selected in the registration process must be paid when we begin collecting team dues after tryouts.
What happens if we cannot make the only tryout date?
Please reach out to me separately and we can arrange for an alternative option for you. However, I still expect everyone to show up for tryouts so please don't rely on this method. Only utilize this option for very particular circumstances.
2026
Team Kentucky 2026
14U and 18U Only
TRYOUTS:
14U 3/28 8:30am-9:30am
18U 3/28 9:30am-10:30am
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