HP Thunder Youth Hockey Travel

What aged players are available for this program?

Travel teams:

8U (Mites): Ages 6 through 8

10U (Squirts): Ages 9 and 10

12U (Pee Wees): Ages 11 and 12

14U (Bantams): Ages 13 and 14

16U / 18U (Midgets) Ages 15 -18

We also have a NON TRAVEL Instructional 8U (Mite) team: Ages 5 thru 8



When does the Travel Program start and finish?

The Thunder Travel season begins the first week of September and runs until playoffs in late March, early April for 8U to 14U teams.

The 16U\18U teams runs from September to about the end of November (15 games)



Your child should have the following equipment, to participate on the ice:

HECC Hockey Helmet, Skates, Shin Guards, Hockey Pants, Shoulder Pads, Elbow Pads, Gloves, Neck Guard, and a Hockey Stick. Neck guards are MANDATORY for all skaters starting August 1, 2024. You will not be allowed to participate on the ice in games or practices without one.

When are tryouts?

Tryouts dates are scheduled for March 17th, 19th, 24th, and 26th at Veterans Memorial Rink. 137 Monument St, Haverhill, MA 01832 in back of Haverhill High School.

TRY OUT DATES\TIMES

UPDATED as of 3-15-26

8U Mites Tuesdays March 17th & 24th

Last name A-L - 5pm to 5:50pm

Last name M-Z - 6pm to 6:50pm

12U Pee Wees Tuesdays March 17th & 24th

Last name A-L - 7pm to 7:50pm

Last name M-Z - 8pm to 8:50pm

10U Squirts Thursdays March 19th & 26th

Last name A-L - 6pm to 6:50pm

Last name M-Z - 7pm to 7:50pm

14U Bantams Thursdays March 19th & 26th

All Bantams - 8pm to 8:50

16U\18U Midgets will have a tryout session in August, for team placements, and teams will not be created by what high school you go to but by skill level.

Tryouts are not required for Instructional Mites. 

Where are practices and games typically held?

Practices are held at the Veterans Memorial Rink located at 137 Monument St, Haverhill, MA. in back of the High School.

The Valley Hockey League typically schedules games around the Eastern region of Massachusetts.

When are practices and Skills sessions, and how often are they?

Our Thunder teams generally practice two times per week, and hold weekly skills sessions for 8U to 14U teams, once a week. Our 16U\18U teams practice once a week.

How many games will they play?

GHPYH Travel Teams participate in the Valley Hockey League (VHL)

All travel teams will include the following:

35 Game Valley Hockey League Schedule for 10U to14U

25 Game Valley Hockey League Schedule for 8U Travel Teams

15 Game Valley Hockey League Schedule for 16U teams

2 Practices per week for 8U to 14U teams

25 week Fall/Winter Skills Sessions for 8U to 14U teams with Pride Hockey.

Goalie skills session with Mike Lane

Instructional Mites will play cross ice in Newburyport.

2026-2027 GHPYH tuition costs will be determined in April\May.

Below are last seasons costs, and we anticipate, and are hopeful to keep the same tuition costs for the 2026-2027 season.

• 8U Travel Mites - $1600
• 10U Squirts, 12U Peewees and 14U Bantams - $2050
• 16U Midgets - $900
• 10U Squirt through 14U Bantam Goalies- $500

These fees are inclusive of the $100 non-refundable tryout/registration deposit, which was already paid. The first installment payment is due May 15, 2026.

*Game jerseys will also need to be purchased if you are a 8U to 14U skater\goalie, and do not have one, or if you need a new size.

16\18U are not required to purchase jerseys.