(Updated on June 11)

Here is what we know thus far about programs playing Midget AAA hockey in California for the upcoming 2009-10 season – there likely will be eight  programs at the 16U level and six at the 18U:

The 18Us: California Stars, LA Selects, LA Jr. Kings (with CA Wave additions), OC Hockey Club, SoCal Titans and San Jose Jr. Sharks

The 16Us: California Heat, California Stars, LA Selects, LA Jr. Kings, OC Hockey Club, SoCal Titans, San Diego Gulls and San Jose Jr. Sharks

This is tentative, but it is what has been posted thus far. Can anyone remember a time when there were 14 Midget AAA teams in the state?

The first weekend in June was tryout time, so I expect these to become more concrete in the coming weeks.