St. Louis Sting Hockey
Central States
St. Louis Sting is a joint venture between the Twin Bridges Lightning and the St. Peters Hockey, formed by Missouri Hockey for the purpose of fielding teams in the Central States Development League. Teams are for the top-level Tier II players in the above clubs and eligible to the independent clubs of Jefferson City, Springfield MO, and Springfield IL. Midget Level 18U, 16U & 15U are open district, so all players are eligible.
Ages
We field teams from 9U through 14U. Midget Level 18U, 16U, 16U Prospects & 15U are open district.
When
Registration opens in Mid-May. Tryouts are always held beginning June 15th and league games begin in September.
Where
Practices
Each team will practice 3-4 times per week. Midget Level will have 2 full ice practices per week.
Games
There are approximately 24-30 league games, depending on the size of the league plus playoffs.
Jerseys
Our Central States teams will wear Sting jerseys. Uniforms are included in the season fees.
Additional Costs
Teams 14U and younger, in addition to your season fee, will pay to cover tournament fees, team apparel, team bags and other team expenses.
2023-2024
CSDHL Midget Level 2005 to 2008: Camp & Tryout $140, Tryout Only $80. Camp spots are limited. Midget Level is Open District for players 2008 up to 2005, all players are eligible to tryout. Posting/email will be made after each tryout.
18U: Season Fee: $4,445 - Includes uniforms, practice jersey, team apparel, 3 Showcases, National Qualifier and Coach’s fee and travel expenses. Does not include player’s travel, team bag or other team expenses.
16U: Season Fee: $4,445 - Includes uniforms, practice jersey, team apparel, 3 Showcases, National Qualifier and Coach’s fee and travel expenses. Does not include player’s travel, team bag or other team expenses.
16U Camp group 2 has been added for skaters, dates and times are listed on homepage. goalies are waitlisted please email dwcstl@gmail.com to be added.
15U: Season Fee: $3,580 - Includes uniforms, practice jersey, National Qualifier and Coach’s fee and travel expenses. Does not include team tournaments, player’s travel, player’s apparel, team bag or other team expenses.
16U/15U - Prospect Team: Team will be made up players who were not offered a place on the 16U or 15U teams. Players will be invited to the Prospect’s tryouts from the 16U & 15U tryouts. Season Fee: $3,580 - Includes uniforms, practice jersey, National Qualifier and Coach’s fee and travel expenses. Does not include team tournaments, player’s travel, player’s apparel, team bag or other team expenses.
2009's through 2014's: Camp & Tryout $160, Tryout Only $80. Camp spots are limited. TBL, STP and open clubs are eligible.
Season Fee: $3,375 - Includes uniforms, practice jersey and Coach’s fee and travel expenses. Does not include team tournaments, player’s travel, player’s apparel, team bag or other team expenses. Each player to attend the first 2 tryout nights for their age level.
camp & tryout Schedule's posted on homepage