HP Thunder Youth Hockey Travel
GHPYH 2023-2024 Season

Ages
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)
We also have a NON TRAVEL Instructional 8U (Mite) team: Ages 5 thru 8
When
When does this program start and finish?
Tryouts for 8U
Tuesday, March 21st at 5PM
Thursday March 28th (times TBA)
Tryouts for 10U
Tuesday, March 21st, last name starts with:
A Through J - 6pm-6:50pm
K through Z - 7pm - 7:50pm
Thursday March 28th (times TBA)
Tryouts for 12U
Thursday, March 23rd, last name starts with:
A through J - 5pm -5:50pm
K through Z - 6pm- 6:50pm
Thursday March 30th (times TBA)
Tryouts for 14U
Thursday, March 23rd at 7pm
Thursday, March 30th (times TBA)
Tryouts and Evaluations location will be at Veterans Memorial Rink, Haverhill, Ma.
All levels and players, except 16U participants, must attend the tryouts at the times assigned, for your group. You must attend ALL sessions. This is established to maintain fairness in the rating process and is not optional.
16U players are not required to participate in the tryout/team placement.
The Thunder Travel season begins the first week of September and runs until playoffs in late March, early April for 8U to 14U.
The 16U teams runs from September to about the end of November (15 games)
Where
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.
Practices & Skills
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 teams practice once a week.
Games
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 Session with Pride Hockey for 8U to 14U teams.
Goalie skills session with Mike Lane
Instructional Mites will play cross ice in Newburyport.
COSTS
Greater Haverhill Pentucket Youth Hockey tuition fee for the 2023-2024 season:
- Instructional Mites - $900
- 8U Travel Mites - $1500
- 10U Squirts, 12U Peewees and 14U Bantams - $1950
- 16U Midgets - $800
- 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, 2023.
*Game jerseys will also need to be purchased if you are a 8U to 14U skater\goalie, and do not have one, or you need a new size.
16\18U are not required to purchase jerseys.
Jerseys
All Players except for 16\18U (Midgets) will be responsible for purchasing 2 game Jerseys. Prior season jerseys that were purchased, can be used from year to year.
Frequently Asked Questions
My child is new to hockey and may not be ready to play travel hockey. Do you offer other programs?
Yes, We run a Learn to Skate and Learn to Play program during the Fall and Winter seasons. If you child is between 5-8 years-old and has basic skating skills and is able to turn and stop on skates, or has been through the Learn to Play program, we recommend signing up for our Instructional Mites program.
Who do I contact for more information on this program?
Please email ghpyhtreasurer@gmail.com or robertjcaron@hotmail.com
2023-2024 Season
*Please note that some age groups may already be filled at this time.
Please email ghpyhtreasurer@gmail.com or robertjcaron@hotmail.com if you are looking to register for a team.
Thank you.
Please register here for the 2023 - 2024 GHPYH Youth Hockey Season.
Age Brackets and Birth Dates:
8U (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
10U (2013, 2014)
12U (2011, 2012)
14U (2009, 2010)
16/18U (2005- 2008)
Tryout Dates for 8U to 14U: Tuesday March 21st and 28th for 8U and 10U players. Tryouts for 12U and 14U players will take place on Thursday March 23rd and 30th. Time TBD.
Tryouts will be held at Haverhill Veteran's Memorial Rink. Tryouts will be held at Haverhill Veteran's Memorial Rink
Tryouts are not required for 16U/18U. Midget teams will be placed based on the High Schools the players will be attending.