KC Ice Center

KCIC is the place to be for youth hockey players.  We are the home of the Kansas City Stars Youth Hockey Club.  The Stars, founded in 1999, is the area's largest club with 475+ members and is staffed by highly experienced elite level coaches including several who have played at the NHL and Division I college level.  Stars coaches are educated and certified through USA Hockey, the national governing body for all hockey in the United States.  Stars offer house and travel teams for players age 4-18. 

If you have a son or daughter who is interested in joining a youth hockey team, please contact Mary Helmick with KC Stars for more information.

Mary Helmick
KC Stars Hockey Administrator/Registrar
admin@kcstarshockey.com
www.kcstarshockey.com

-Winter Youth Hockey Program
-9 Developmental Sessions
-December 6 through February 28, dates and times on below flier
-Developmental hockey program for boys and girls who have completed Level 2 or 3 of Learn To Play Hockey
-Birth years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
-Emphasis is on skating and basic game play.
-Cost $190
-Register online at the below link.
-Player will need current USA Hockey membership which can be obtained through the following link.
-Registration link: https://kcyouthhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/343419386

Spring 2026 High School 4v4 Hockey League - - 7 week session.
For all high school players in the KC area.
Monday nights April 6 - May 18, 2026.  All games at KCIC. 
7 one-hour games including referees.
8 teams, 10-12 Skaters/team plus 1 goalie.
Must be in high school this fall 2026 to participate.
Cost $200 for Skaters includes Jersey.  Goalies are FREE!
Pre-Register by March 17th to avoid $25 late fee.
More information and schedule on the below flier.

7 week program
Tuesdays nights 8:50pm-9:50pm
April 7 through May 19 at KCIC
Coached by Jets staff Gary Emmons, Rado Illo, Taylor Kennedy, Zach Curry, Matt Buoniconti
For Stars and Jets Players birth years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 who will be in high school this fall.
$225 for Skaters
$112.50 for Goalies
Pre-Register by March 31st - Limited spots available and they fill fast!
Questions - email Mary admin@kcstarshockey.com

Payment Options Include:
Option 1: Pay in full online by Credit Card or Bank Account.
Option 2: Pay 'Due at Registration' amount today, then autopay the remaining payments. Autopay installment options include:
4 installments due the 1st of the month Oct 1, Nov 1, Dec 1, Jan 1
4 installments due the 15th of the month Oct 15, Nov 15, Dec 15, Jan 15

Click on the below link to register. Parent will need to Login to their SportsEngine account to register then add player if needed.

Register by August 31st to avoid $50 late fee.

HOUSE LEAGUE HOCKEY: KC Stars offers house/rec hockey for 6U/8U, 10U Squirt, 12U Peewee, 14U Bantam & High School JV/Varsity players. Our home rink is KC Ice Center in Shawnee, KS.  Fall/Winter hockey registration is in July-August.  Fall/winter practices are held during the week and run from September through February with games on the weekends starting late September and running through February. Stars Fall/Winter house teams play in the Kansas City Youth Hockey League against teams from Line Creek, Independence, Carriage Club, & St Joseph.  The Stars also host Spring Xtreme hockey which runs from late March thru late May.

TRAVEL HOCKEY: KC Scouts A/AA are the KCYHA travel teams in the 10U Squirt, 12U Peewee, and 14U Bantam divisions. Teams play high level invitational tournaments in the Midwest and Central US.  They also play games against Midwest regional teams from Iowa and Nebraska. Travel Tryout Evaluations are in August.

STARS HIGH SCHOOL JV/VARSITY: KC Stars JV and Varsity teams play in the Mid America High School Hockey League (MAHSHL). Registration is in August, teams start practicing in September, games start late October and run through mid February.

KC JETS HIGH SCHOOL JV/VARSITY AA HOCKEY: The KC Jets are Kansas City's top high school AA travel teams that play in the Midwest High School Hockey League against teams from Iowa and Nebraska.  Tryouts are in August, practices start early September, games start in October, season finals are in early March. For more information on KC Jets JV/Varsity travel please visit their team page at https://www.kcyouthhockey.com/page/show/1924114-kansas-city-jets

Home Rink:
KC Ice Center
19900 Johnson Drive
Shawnee, KS 66218
Google Map Link

Interested in Coaching? We'd love to have you! Please email Dean at dnelson@kcicecenter.com and register yourself using the below link.