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)



When are tryouts?

Tryouts dates for U8, U10,U12, and U14 were completed in March, however, you can still sign up

TRY OUT DATES\TIMES FOR U18 MIDGETS:

U18 Midget tryouts will take place on Tuesday Sept 8th from 9-10:30pm at Veterans Memorial Rink at the Haverhill High School. Teams will be announced no later than that Thursday. Team placements, will not be created by what high school you go to, but by skill level.

Tryouts are not required for Instructional Mites. 

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.

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.

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 include the $100 non-refundable tryout/registration deposit.

*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.