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 for the 2021-22 Season. Midget Level 18U, 16U & 15U are open district.
When
Where
Practices
Each team will practice 3-4 times per week. Midget Level will practice 2 times per week.
Games
There are approximately 26 league games, depending on the size of the league plus playoffs.
Jerseys
Additional Costs
In addition to your league fee, teams 14U and younger will pay towards the team fund to cover tournament costs, team apparel, team bags and other team expenses.
2021-2022
St. Louis Sting Central States Development Hockey League:
Midget Level 18U, 16U, 15U - Tryout Fee $60
Midget Level is Open District for players 2006 up to 2003, all players are eligible to tryout. Last Call, Registration is still open for remaining Midget tryouts. Any questions email dwcstl@gmail.com
18U - Head Coach John Wright
Tryouts: June 17-Mills 8:40p, June 20-RecPlex South 8:15p, June 26-Mills 12:40p
Season Fee: $3,870 - Includes 3 sets of Uniforms, 1 pant shell, league fees, 3 Showcases, National Qualifier and Coach expenses. Does not include team travel, hotels, apparel, team bag or other team expenses.
16U - Head Coach Jamie Barada
Tryouts: June 17-Mills 7:30p, June 26-Mills 11:30a, June 27-Mills 2:20p
Season Fee: $3,870 - Includes 3 sets of Uniforms, 1 pant shell, league fees, 3 Showcases, National Qualifier and Coach expenses. Does not include team travel, hotels, apparel, team bag or other team expenses.
15U - Head Coach Tim Craig
Tryouts: June 17-Mills 6:20p, June 20-RecPlex South 7:00p, June 26-Mills 10:20a
Season Fee: $2,995 - Includes 3 sets of Uniforms, 1 pant shell, league fees and Coach expenses. Does not include showcases, tournaments, travel, hotels, apparel, team bag or other team expenses.
16U/15U - CSDHL Prospect Team: Head Coach Matt Pestka
New Division playing in the CSDHL for 2005's & 2006's. Team will be made up players who were not offered a place on the 16U or 15U teams. A 15U/16U combined tryout will be held on June 29-Mills 6:40p
Season Fee: $2,995 - Includes 3 sets of Uniforms, 1 pant shell, league fees and Coach expenses. Does not include showcases, tournaments, travel, hotels, apparel, team bag or other team expenses.
2012's through 2007's
Tryout Fee: $80
Optional Preskates: $80
Season Fee: $2,950 - Includes 3 sets of Uniforms, 1 pant shell, league fees and Coach expenses. Does not include tournament fees, team apparel, team bag or other team expenses.
If offered a position on the team and you accept, the payment plan you choose at registration will be activated.
Schedules are posted on our homepage. Each player to attend the first 2 tryout nights for their age level.