California Cougars Hockey
About
Cupertino-Based Youth Hockey Club
California Cougars is the youth hockey club home-ranked at the Ice Center at Cupertino, fielding teams across the USA Hockey age tier from 8U through 16U. The Cougars compete in the Northern California Youth Hockey Association (NorCal) league alongside Jr. Sharks, Fremont, and other Bay Area clubs.
Programs For Kids
Programming covers youth tiers 8U through 16U. Programs include:
- 8U Mites teams
- 10U Squirt teams
- 12U PeeWee teams
- 14U Bantam teams
- 16U Midget teams
- Pre-season development sessions
- Travel hockey track
- Summer skills development
What's Included
- Home practices and games at Ice Center at Cupertino
- USA Hockey-certified coaching staff
- NorCal Youth Hockey Association league play
- Volunteer board structure (501c3 non-profit)
- Tournament travel opportunities
- Pathway up through Jr. Sharks for advanced players
Experience
California Cougars is the obvious choice for South Bay families who want a less-pressure alternative to Jr. Sharks - smaller club community at single-sheet Cupertino, easier scheduling than 6-sheet Sharks Ice San Jose, with strong NorCal league competition.