The Western Connecticut Youth Hockey Association (WCYHA) is a non-profit organization that offers boys and girls of the Greater Danbury area the opportunity to learn the sport of hockey, and improve their skills through practices and competition.
In 2025-2026 we will offer:
We are excited to grow our legacy of success and strive to build our reputation as a top program in the CHC.
The Westchester Express have been developing hockey players at the Brewster Ice Arena since 2000, building a reputation for excellence and results on and off the ice.
In 2024-2025 The Express:
The Express are excited to evolve in 2025-2026 as Steve Santini re-takes the reins as Director at the youth levels and Nick Minerva oversees the older age groups.
Team by team details will be released prior to tryouts.
All Three Tryouts for $120 if you register before March 18th
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Westchester Express Coaches
Coach Danny Elser (AAA)
Coach Don O'Connell (AA - combined '12/'11)
TUESDAY 4/8 at 5:40pm
THURSDAY 4/10 at 5:40pm
FRIDAY 4/11 at 7:05pm
Westchester Express Coaches
Coach Joe Minerva (AAA)
Coach Don O'Connell (AA - combined '12/'11)
Western Colonials: Coach Alex Fernandes
TUESDAY 4/8 at 6:50pm
THURSDAY 4/10 at 6:50pm
FRIDAY 4/11 at 5:30pm
Westchester Express Coaches
Head Coach Mike Gillespie (AAA)
with Associate Head Coach Joe Minerva
TUESDAY 4/8 at 6:00pm
THURSDAY 4/10 at 6:00pm
FRIDAY 4/11 at 6:30pm
Westchester Express Coaches
Coach Nick Minerva (AAA)
TUESDAY 4/8 at 7:10pm
THURSDAY 4/10 at 7:10pm
FRIDAY 4/11 at 7:30pm
Westchester Express Coach Nick Minerva (AAA)
with Assistant Coach Chris Bianco
NOTE: This is a AAA Full Season Tryout.
TUESDAY 4/8 at 8:20pm
THURSDAY 4/10 at 8:20pm
FRIDAY 4/11 at 8:30pm
Western will run seperate AA Split Season Tryouts.
Westchester Express Coaches
WE17 Alex Rowella & WE18 Danny Elser
Express ADM: Mike Garris
Western Colonials: Coach Adam Bollinger
Westchester Express Coaches
Coach Paul Kelly (AAA)
Westchester Express Coaches
Coach Connor Woolley (AAA)
Western Colonials AA: Coach Vinny Marsili
Westchester Express Coaches
Coach Connor Woolley (AAA)
Western Colonials A: Andrew Fisher
Westchester Express Coaches
Coach Alex Rowella (AAA)
Coach Wade Richardson (AA)
Western Colonials AA: Coach Jarod Yau
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