About the Philadelphia Liberties
Founded in 2021, the Philadelphia Liberties are an all-girls hockey club based out of the Flyers Training Center in Voorhees, NJ. Since our inception we’ve been proud to offer girls of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels an opportunity to play ice hockey.
While our program has experienced remarkable growth the past few years, it’s the experiences we’ve had along the way that matter most. We’ve skated on the White House outdoor rink with Flyers alumni, visited the campuses of Cornell and Notre Dame, taken in a PWHL game at the Prudential Center, and captured our first ever tournament victory this past January as part of our own tournament, the Liberties Invitational, just to name a few.
It’s our belief that we’re more than a hockey team, we’re a family, and a key piece in the continued growth of women’s hockey.
Going into the 2025-26 season it’s our goal to challenge ourselves, continue to grow on and off the ice, and live up to the standard that we’ve set over the past four years.
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Program Highlights & Information
- 40+ practices
- 40+ games
- Weekly off-ice with Training Aspects
- Power Skating with Flyers Skating Coach Slava Kuznetsov
- Tournament Credit
Tuition Fee (8U-10U)
- $1,200
Tuition Fee (14U-19U)
- $3,200
2025-26 Season Tryouts
Sign-ups are OPEN for tryouts! We'll be hosting two separate tryouts for 8u-12u and 14u-19u. See below for dates, times, and pricing.
- 8U-12U
- March 31, April 1
- 6pm-8pm
- $125
- 14u-19u
- April 21, April 22
- 6pm-8pm
- $125
Liberties Invitational Champions!
Liberties Black took home the Liberties first ever tournament banner in the Liberties Invitational, winning the Continental Division!
Coaching Staff
Linda Rehmann - Head Coach
Growing up in Munster, Ontario, hockey has been a part of Linda’s life since a very young age. From ages 5 through 12 she played boys hockey, before joining the Kanata Girls and then the inaugural Ottawa Nepean Raiders team, the first competitive female hockey program in Ottawa. As a Raider, she served as a co-captain, winning two provincial championships in four years and defeating American university teams such as UNH and Northeastern.
Linda went on to attend Cornell University, where she played Division I hockey for the Big Red. In her sophomore year, Cornell went undefeated enroute to an Ivy League Championship. She served as co-captain her senior year, and graduated with a degree in civil & environmental engineering before going on to earn graduate degrees at Stanford and Drexel.
After her playing career, Linda coached her son Jack at the Flyers Youth Hockey Club from 2006-2012, winning a Squirt AA NJYHL championship and competing in several Silver Stick Tournaments. In 2023, she took over as Head Coach of the Philadelphia Liberties.
Coaching Philosophy
Linda's main focus as head coach has been skill development, team-building, and hockey sense. Throughout the year, the team has focused on fundamental hockey. Practice plans have focused on everything from edge work and stickhandling to flow drills and small game competitions.
Building players and future adults
Important to Linda is the idea that every girl should see what's possible with hard work and dedication. This past season, the Liberties traveled to Cornell University, Linda's alma mater. While there, players got to tour the college campus and athletic facilities, and both play at and take in a women's hockey game at the legendary Lynah Rink. This special experience emphasized the opportunities available in hockey, education, and life.
Memorable moments
Over the course of the year, Linda and the Liberties have had many memorable experiences. In early December, Linda had the once in a lifetime opportunity to lead the Liberties to the White House, where they were invited by the Philadelphia Flyers to skate on the White House South Lawn's outdoor rink. In January, Linda was interviewed by the Philadelphia Inquirer, for her impact within the Liberties program and the growth of girls hockey locally. But some of the most memorable moments of the season, from her perspective, have been watching the girls grow and learn, becoming better players and teammates, on and off the ice.
Al Lewis - Head Coach
Al Lewis joins the Philadelphia Liberties for the upcoming 2024-25 season as a Head Coach. He brings years of coaching experience in boys and girls hockey.
Past Experience
- 2023-2024 - Head Coach, Philadelphia Hockey Club Belles 12U
- 2023-2024 - Head Coach, Hollydell Hurricanes Squirt AA
- 2022-2023 - Head Coach, Hollydell Hurricanes Squirt A1
- 2021-2022 - Head Coach, Hollydell Hurricanes Mites
- 2020-2021 - Head Coach, Hollydell Havoc Mites
- 2019-2020 - Assistant Coach, Hollydell Havoc Mites
- 2003-2004 - Head Coach, Flyers Skate Zone Limited travel program
Coaching Philosophy
Al prides himself on providing a positive and professional experience for athletes and families. His primary focus is developing well-rounded players. Whether it's breaking down edgework, breakouts, or offensive/defensive positioning, Al strives to create complete players. To do this, he utilizes evidence-based teaching and drills designed to reinforce skills through repetition.
Questions?
Reach out to Director of Hockey Development Jeremy Hall at jeremy_hall@comcastspectacor.com.