The East Coast Elite League (ECEL) has announced that the New York Aviators AAA have been accepted as new member of the ECEL16U Division for the 2016-17 season.

This is the latest announcement of the ECEL line-up of teams for the 2016-17 season. The current membership stands at 10 different organizations and 17 teams. Addition teams and event schedule for the 2016-17 season will be posted in the near future.

“The New York Aviators have established their program as one of the top year-round elite programs in the East, and the addition of their teams to the ECEL adds another layer of depth and top-end talent to the mix of teams already in our league.  The ECEL is excited with the interest we've received from teams throughout the country, and we are pleased to have the Aviators representing our league in New England,” said ECEL Program Director, Peter Alden.

The Aviators organization, which is located in Brooklyn, New York, has a strong tradition and fields a variety of teams at several levels. Besides the 16U Midget Tier I team that will compete in the ECEL, the Aviators also have a variety of teams at the younger levels. The Aviators have a long tradition of advancing their youth players to junior and college programs and beyond.

“The New York Aviators AAA are excited to be a member of the ECEL.  With the opportunity for exposure to Prep Schools and Colleges in the East Coast you can’t get any better scenario than this league.” Said Chris Werstine, President of New York AAA

New York Aviator’s Tryout Schedule:

Midget Minor 16 U 2000 Tier 1-AAA

 Wednesday, April 6th, 8:30pm

Thursday, April 7th, 8:45pm

Saturday, April 9th, 7:30pm

Midget Major 18 U 1998-1999 Tier 1-AAA

Wednesday, April 6th, 8:30pm

Thursday, April 7th, 8:45pm

Saturday, April 9th, 7:30pm

Please visit http://www.ecelhockey.com for more information.

Founded in 2014, the East Coast Elite League is a five-weekend showcase series that will provide maximum exposure for its member organizations and their players, by playing in top venues, in ideal scouting locations. Spread across the U14, U16 and U18 divisions and represented by several of the top hockey organizations across the country, the ECEL is the premier showcase series in the United States, unmatched in its format and exposure opportunities.

For more information on the ECEL, log on to http://www.ecelhockey.com or on Twitter @ECELHockey