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)

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?

Two sessions for Travel Teams only:

Tryouts and Evaluations location will be at Veterans Memorial Rink, Haverhill, Ma.

8U (Mites) and 12U (Pee Wees) will be on Tuesday March 18th and Tuesday March 25th, times TBA soon.

10U (Squirts) and 14U (Bantam) will be on Thursday March 20th and Thursday March 27th, times TBA soon.

Check back on the website for updated times.



Tryouts are not required for 16U/18U or Instructional Mites

All levels and players, except 16U 18U 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. 

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 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.

2025-2026 GHPYH Fees have not been established as of yet.

Below is the tuition fee for the 2024-2025 season. We are hopeful, and anticipate, keeping the tuition fees for the 2025-2026 season, the same or as close to last year's tuition:

• 2024 8U Travel Mites - $1600
• 2024 10U Squirts, 12U Peewees and 14U Bantams - $2050
• 2024 16U Midgets - $900
• 2024 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, 2025.

*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.