Travel Hockey
Join one of longest running & most successful youth hockey programs in the US
Travel Hockey
Development Model
At HYHA our program focus is on player development & enhancing all aspects of a players game. In addition to using USAH's ADM we expand that model by specializing in the hard and soft hockey skills. Through high volume, quality ice touches, players can expect to grow the hard skills at the base of hockey development (skating, shooting, etc). Through our program's unique model players will develop hockey IQ and the habits that will help them achieve greater success as they progress.
Our coaches are made up of former players from all different levels & experience, and our program is structured to allow our players to grow off the ice in addition to on ice development.
HYHA has competitive teams in all age brackets from Learn to Play through 18U Midgets with our partners at DHS, so your player never has to worry about a future in the program.
League Highlights
Things to expect when joining HYHA
Our HYHA Skills sessions are weekly ice slots geared towards the individual teams we have. Check out some examples here.
A full slot of games each Saturday for players to engage with other teams in our program. Plus our Three Stars of the day each Saturday.
Player interviews, league events, program wide skates. The things that make a young player remember the fun in hockey.
Season Overview
Ages
We currently have travel teams in all USA hockey age divisions, from 8U Mites to 14U Bantams as well as 15U through 18U Midgets through our DHS Partnership.
When
Tryouts are held at the end of the prior year regular season.
The season itself begins in September and runs through March dependent on CHC State Tournament dates.
15U-18U Midget seasons start around April. Half year teams usually end around December.
Where
Practices and home games are held at the Louis Astorino Rink in Hamden
595 Mix Ave
Hamden CT 06514
Saturday Game Day
Saturdays are HYHA home game day - starting with our Mites and moving all the way through Bantams. Start the day early and cheer on your friends.
Tournaments
Our HYHA league tournament & the CHC State Tournament are included. In addition teams usually look to add 2-3 additional tournaments throughout the year.
Jerseys
HYHA Jerseys are required and can be purchased after tryouts.
DHS Girls & Midgets
An addition to our HYHA travel program we also have additional offerings through our partnership with Donohue Hockey Skills, led by Sean Donohue, a seasoned professional.
14U Girls & 15U-19U Girls
DHS's offerings include a 14U Girls Tier 2 National team.
DHS also includes a 15-19U Girls Tier 2 team that participates in the CGHL.
15U - 18U Midgets
DHS offers teams at all Midget levels, from 15U to 18U. Teams are Tier 2 Nationals.
2026-2027
2026-27 Travel Hockey
HYHA - 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U
DHS - 15U+
Once registered your players can participate in HYHA and DHS Travel tryouts.