Unique Opportunity to Join Okanagan Hockey Europe Junior U20 Team – Fall 2025
We’re reaching out to share an exciting opportunity with our Okanagan Hockey Europe Academy located in St. Pölten, Austria.
We’re currently recruiting Canadian players for our Junior U20 team for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. This is a unique chance for mature student-athletes to live, train, and compete in Europe—while experiencing a high-performance hockey environment and international culture.
Here are a few important details:
- Start Date: August 22, 2025 (arrival a few days before is recommended)
- Eligibility:
- Open to Canadian and European Players
- Must be born in 2005-2007 (we can carry three 2005-born players as overagers)
- Players should have graduated or be enrolled in online schooling (no on-site academics available)
- Living: Players have their own bedroom and shared living space in a team house just a 10-minute walk from the rink.
- League Play: The team competes in an international league, playing games in both Austria and Hungary
- Development: Players receive 5-6 hours of team ice and 2-3 hours of individual ice per week.
- Visa: Players will require a Visa D, which we recommend securing before departure (we can provide full details)
If you or someone you know is looking for a unique hockey development path that combines elite training, European travel, and international competition—this could be the perfect fit.
To learn more or request the visa requirements, just reply to this email and we’ll be happy to help.
Best regards,
Jared Wynia
Head Coach
Okanagan Hockey Group
jared.wynia@okanaganhockey.eu
43 644 3426867
