Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Program, proud members of the Tier I
Hockey Federation (THF), are proud to announce that U18 Star’s defenseman Leon Schimik
has been selected to and will participate with the Austrian U18 National team at the upcoming
Four Nation’s Tournament in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 2 – 7, 2026.
The Austrian National team, under the guidance of Peter Schweda, will face the U18 National
teams from Slovakia, Hungary and Italy during the tournament.
Schimik is enjoying his first season with the Star’s Midget Major U18 squad.
Founded in 1984, the Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey program is celebrating their 42nd season of
operation during the 2026-27 season. The Stars operate the oldest Tier I AAA in the
MidAmerican District of USA Hockey and one of the oldest Tier I AAA programs under the
USA Hockey umbrella.
Complete game schedules for the 2026-27 season, as well as full team rosters, are available on
the Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey website: www.pittsburghstarshockey.com.
Story provided by Pittsburgh Stars Organization.