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BK Selects: Where Champions Are Made
BK Selects is more than a hockey program; it's a powerhouse for developing national champions and building character. Designed for dedicated student-athletes in grades eight through twelve, our program offers elite training, advanced skill development, and fierce competition, all integrated with a rigorous college-preparatory education.
At BK Selects, being a champion goes beyond winning titles—it’s about becoming a better person. Our players embody integrity, teamwork, and resilience, both on and off the ice. With a legacy of national championships and a focus on personal growth, BK Selects shapes future stars with values that last a lifetime.
Laila Edwards ’22, Forward on Team USA Hockey, 5-year BK Selects player
BK's guidance, structure, and resources allowed me to develop and mature as a player and person, which prepared me for the next level.
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Be a Champion
Challenge yourself academically while pursuing your hockey dreams. Benefit from a rigorous education that complements your athletic goals, preparing you for success in college and beyond. At BK, you’re not just developing as an athlete—you’re growing as a scholar and leader, ready to excel in all areas of life. -
Be Part of a Global Family
Live, learn, and compete alongside teammates from 27 states and 5 countries, building strong relationships that go beyond the rink. Immerse yourself in diverse friendships, interests, and experiences with classmates who share more than just a passion for hockey. -
Be Part of a Winning Tradition
Train with top coaches and elite players. Sharpen your skills through film sessions and focused workouts. Expect success: Every BK Selects team has won state titles and competed for the USA Hockey National Championship. BK athletes have advanced to top NCAA Division I programs and have been drafted into the USHL/CHL, with many earning spots on national teams.
Program Highlights
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Competitive Play
Participate in 55-60 games per season, including tournaments across the USA and Canada. -
Skill Development
Emphasis on core hockey skills, physical fitness, and mental resilience through on-ice training sessions and a comprehensive year-round strength and conditioning regimen. -
Elite Coaching
Benefit from the expertise of former professional, international, and Division I college coaches specializing in sports medicine, strength and conditioning, power skating, and elite skills development tailored to each player, including goalkeepers. -
Advanced Facilities
Train in state-of-the-art weight training and conditioning facilities, team locker rooms, and video analysis rooms. Athletes receive personalized attention from athletic training staff and access to advanced recovery therapies.
Recent News
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"BK Selects 16U Boys Shine Through a Grueling September: Building Chemistry and Early Success"
Read MoreROCHESTER, N.Y. — One thing’s for sure: No one can accuse the BK Selects boys of easing their way into the 2024-25 competitive season.Take the 16U team, for example.After just a handful of preseason practices, head coach Dan Collins’ crew started September with a trip to Mount St. Charles in Rhode Island for the first NE Pack conference event of the year, where they one once and lost twice.
From there, they hosted the JGG (Just Get Good) Kickoff Classic in Rochester, playing four games in three days and taking home the champions’ banner there, along with the 15O team. -
LED BY VETERANS, 16Us GIRLS DOMINANT DEFENSIVELY IN EARLY GOING
Read MoreROCHESTER, N.Y. — While every hockey fan loves to see a eye-catching goal or a show-stopping assist, the mathematical fact remains that a goal prevented is always going to be a little more valuable than a goal created.Why? Because while a team could theoretically suffer a defeat no matter how many times it lights the lamp, it literally cannot lose if it doesn’t allow any goals.The BK Selects 16U girls team is operating like they took that bit of knowledge to heart, as they’ve hardly conceded during an 11-3-1 start to the season.
Celebrating Our Program’s Legacy
Achieving Excellence
With an increasing number of alumni excelling in NCAA, international, and professional arenas, BK Selects continues to shape the future of hockey. Whether your goal is to win collegiate championships, join national teams, or advance to professional levels, our program offers a clear pathway to success.
Ready to take your game to the next level? Join BK Selects and become part of a tradition of excellence.
Ready to take your game to the next level? Join BK Selects and become part of a tradition of excellence.
BK Selects News Highlights
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BK Selects Alums Bard, Bernard Selected in PWHL Draft
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Less than a month after successfully navigating its historic first season of play, the Professional Women's Hockey League is already preparing for Year 2.
Two former BK Selects defenders will be part of that future, as Sydney Bard (at BK in 2016-17) at Lauren Bernard (2018-19) were both selected by PWHL teams in Round 4 of the league's second-ever draft on June 10. -
Henry, Humphreys Make It Four BK Alums Taken In Past Two NHL Drafts
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- BK Selects' player-development bona fides continue to amplify, as two more alumni were selected in last weekend's NHL Draft, bringing the total from the past two drafts to four former BK skaters.Defenseman Ty Henry (at BK from 2020-21) and Christian Humphreys (2020-22) both heard their names called in Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon, with Henry going to the Chicago Blackhawks in the sixth round and Humphreys to the Colorado Avalanche in the seventh. -
How BK Built One of U.S.’s Top Programs
How has Bishop Kearney High School created a co-ed elite hockey program essentially from scratch in less than eight years?
Much of the backstory is told here, but as the accolades continue to pile up, the story should certainly be updated regularly. After another strong spring, BK Selects teams have won 20 New York state championships, earned seven USA Hockey runner-up finishes and claimed two USA Hockey national championships, won by the 16U boys in 2022 and the 14U boys in 2023.
About Bishop Kearney
Bishop Kearney High School is a Roman Catholic educational institution in Irondequoit, New York, USA, a suburb of Rochester.
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