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Vikings Select
It takes a Village to raise a hockey player, join ours.
The Vikings Select Program is a competitive hockey program for players from the U7 - U18 divisions. Team tryouts are in the spring, except for the U7 and U8 divisions which are in the fall.
Select is an optional program for players who want to further grow their skills and play at a more competitive level. There’s a separate cost for the Select Program which is set by each select team.
In addition to House League, select players have a weekly team practice and game competing against other select teams in the North York Hockey League (NYHL). Games take place at arenas across the city of Toronto.
Tryouts
Vikings Select team tryouts for the 2026/2027 Season start May 9th.
All players must register with the GTHL OR be registered in the Victoria Village House League before tryouts. Proof of registration is required.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A HOCKEY PLAYER. JOIN OURS.
2026/2027 Vikings Tryouts
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| Vikings U8/U9 | U8/U9 | 2018 | James Polgrain | jamespolgrain@hotmail.com | |||||||||
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| Vikings U10 | U10 | 2017 | Huw Williams | huw@rogers.com | |||||||||
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| Vikings U11 | U11 | 2016 | David Williams | dowilliams@rogers.com | |||||||||
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| Vikings U12 | U12 | 2015 | Peter Platis | peter@platis.com | |||||||||
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| Vikings U13 | U13 | 2014 | Gus Papaioannou | gus.papa08@gmail.com | |||||||||
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| Vikings U14 Blue | U14 | 2013 | Huw Williams | huw@rogers.com | |||||||||
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| Vikings U14 Orange | U14 | 2013 | Ellen Chung | chungellen@gmail.com | |||||||||
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| Vikings U15 | U15 | 2012 | Dave Gardner | davegardneraudio@gmail.com | |||||||||
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| Vikings U17 Blue | U17 | 2010 | Sandro Mancino | sandro.mancino@gmail.com | |||||||||
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| Vikings U17 Orange | U17 | 2010 | Chris Pavlides | vicvillageorange@gmail.com | |||||||||
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TRYOUTS
| April 20, 6pm-7pm Victoria Village Arena |
| April 22, 6pm-7pm Cummer Park |
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| May 9, 4pm-5pm Cummer Park |
| May 10, 11am-12pm Mitchell Field |
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| May 9, 5pm-6pm Cummer Park |
| May 10, 130p-230p Cummer Park |
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| May 9, 6pm-7pm Cummer Park |
| May 10, 230pm-4pm Mitchell Field |
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| May 9, 7pm-8pm Cummer Park |
| May 10, 4pm-530pm Cummer Park |
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| May 12, 830pm-930pm Cummer Park |
| May 13, 9pm-10pm Mitchell Field |
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| May 12, 830pm-930pm Cummer Park |
| May 13, 9pm-10pm Mitchell Field |
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| May 11, 9pm-10pm Don Montgomery |
| May 12, 9pm-10pm Pleasantview |
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| May 11, 9pm-10pm Cummer Park |
| May 12, 930pm-1030pm Cummer Park |
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| May 11, 9pm-10pm Cummer Park |
| May 12, 930p-1030p Cummer Park |
Select Coaches
Introducing our coaches or main contacts for the upcoming 2026/2027 season.
All Viking Select Coaches are trained under the Hockey Canada Development stream and have completed a Vulnerable Sectors Check (VSC). Many of our coaches are parent volunteers from our community looking to pass on their love of the game to the next generation.
| TEAM NAME | DIVISION | BIRTH YEAR | COACH/MANAGER | CONTACT |
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| Vikings U8/U9 | U8/U9 | 2018 | James Polgrain | jamespolgrain@hotmail.com |
| Vikings U10 | U10 | 2017 | Huw Williams | huw@rogers.com |
| Vikings U11 | U11 | 2016 | David Williams | dowilliams@rogers.com |
| Vikings U12 | U12 | 2015 | Peter Platis | peter@platis.com |
| Vikings U13 | U13 | 2014 | Gus Papaioannou | gus.papa08@gmail.com |
| Vikings U14 Blue | U14 | 2013 | Huw Williams | huw@rogers.com |
| Vikings U14 Orange | U14 | 2013 | Ellen Chung | chungellen@gmail.com |
| Vikings U15 | U15 | 2012 | Dave Gardner | davegardneraudio@gmail.com |
| Vikings U17 Blue | U17 | 2010 | Sandro Mancino | sandro.mancino@gmail.com |
| Vikings U17 Orange | U17 | 2010 | Chris Pavlides | vicvillageorange@gmail.com |
Schedule and Standing
Full season details including game time, score and standings can be found on the NYHL’s site.
Vikings Select Invitational Tournament
Thank you, players, coaches and families, for another successful Victoria Village Select Invitational Tournament. Congratulations to the Championship Teams on their hard-fought wins. Good luck to all the teams in their regular seasons. We look forward to welcoming you back next year.
In Memory of Greg Hopper
It's with a heavy heart that the Victoria Village Hockey League announces the passing of a true pillar of our community, Mr. Greg Hopper (March 2, 1954 - March 22, 2025).
Greg dedicated over two decades of volunteer service as President of the Victoria Village Hockey League. Greg's commitment, leadership and passion for the game will be fondly remembered. He touched on thousands of families within the community and had a particular affinity for those kids who were just starting in their Hockey Journey, some of whom went on to receive scholarships and others who currently play within the NHL.
Greg's wit and genuine caring for each and every participant's enjoyment will be missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Greg's family and loved ones during this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts.
Thank you Greg for all you've done.
FAQ
DOES MY PLAYER HAVE TO PLAY HOUSE LEAGUE?
Yes. The Viking Select Program is an added program to our House League Program. Select players are expected to attend all House League practices and games. Failure to attend House League will result in a player’s suspension from the Select Program.
HOW MUCH DOES THE SELECT PROGRAM COST?
The Select Program is a separate fee on top of your House League fee. Each select team sets their own budget. A team’s cost depends on a number of factors (e.g. the number of practices, special skill coaches, tournaments and team wear). On average, team fees can range between $1500-$2500.
WHEN AND WHERE ARE GAMES AND PRACTICES?
Select game times and locations are set by the NYHL. Viking teams play at several rinks across the city of Toronto. In the Select Program, teams do not have a set "home arena” or “home game time” and so game times and locations will vary from week to week.
Each Viking Select Team is given 1 hour of weekly practice ice. Times and location depend on team requests and ice availability and vary from season to season. Past arenas include: Victoria Village Arena, Angela James Arena, Pleasantview Arena and Agincourt Arena.
I’D LIKE TO COACH A SELECT TEAM. WHO DO I CONTACT?
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. If you’re interested in coaching a select team, contact us.
All select coaches and bench staff must complete a VSC (Vulnerable Sectors Check) and have valid coaching training and accreditation. Depending on the age group you’re coaching, different levels of training are required.
Here are the requirements as outlined by the OHF (Ontario Hockey Federation).
WHAT IS FAIR AND EQUAL ICE TIME?
While select is a competitive stream, our Viking teams support Fair and Equal Ice Time for all players. “Fair and Equal Ice Time” means ensuring that all players get the same opportunity to contribute to the outcome of all games, regardless of skill or ability. A coach’s responsibility is to develop all players to contribute. Shortening of the bench is not permitted. All players should receive fair and as close to equal ice time as possible, including equal opportunities on special teams.