40+ THF Teams Ranked Top 50 in My...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation continues to make its mark nationally — with more than 40 THF teams ranked inside the Top 50 of their respective age groups in the […]

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Playoff Dates and Locations Set for...

The Tier 1 Girls Hockey Federation is excited to announce the official dates and locations for the inaugural TGHF Playoffs, where the league’s first-ever champions will be crowned. The road […]

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Playoff Dates & Locations Announced...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited to announce that dates and locations for the 2026 THF Championships are now live on the website. With another competitive season underway, teams […]

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THF Triple Showcase Weekend!

This weekend, the Tier 1 Hockey Federation is taking the ice across three cities for a jam-packed weekend of elite youth hockey action! From 9U to 18U, the next generation […]

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35+ Teams Ranked Top 50 in MyHockey...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation proudly continues its strong presence on the national stage, with 39 THF teams ranked inside the Top 50 of this week’s MyHockeyRankings across the 11U–18U […]

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THF Pittsburgh Hits the Ice for 13U and...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation heads back to the Steel City this weekend as the THF Pittsburgh Showcase gets underway from November 21–23. This event features 13U and 14U teams […]

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THF Connecticut Starts Today!

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) heads to New England as the THF Connecticut Showcase begins today, featuring 9U through 12U teams competing across the state for an action-packed weekend […]

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30+ Teams Ranked Top 50 in My Hockey...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) continues to prove itself as one of the nation’s strongest youth hockey leagues, with 35 teams from 11U through 18U ranked inside the Top […]

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Tier 1 Hockey Federation

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation ("THF") is a USA Hockey Sanctioned Tier-I Youth Hockey League that offers a highly competitive environment for Tier 1 and elite clubs nationwide, with an unbalanced schedule that ensures top-level play. The THF is managed by a team of dedicated professionals with over 200 AAA teams, ranging from 9U-18U age levels.

One of the key advantages of the THF is its ability to bring together clubs from multiple leagues and states, providing a unique opportunity for young players to compete against the best in the country. But what truly sets the THF apart is the fact that it's the only organization whose members operate franchises in the top junior hockey leagues in the US for NCAA Division I commitments, including the USHL, NAHL, NCDC, and the top two junior hockey leagues for NCAA Division III commitments, the USPHL Premier Division and Elite Division. This unique structure ensures that THF players have access to a wide variety of opportunities to further their hockey careers at the college level and beyond.

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Run by rink owners, creating the best possible environment for our players and families:  if you want a league that is run by full-time, professional hockey executives, whose only goal is to provide high quality, affordable on-ice competition, the THF is for you

National Showcases

The THF offers optional showcases to teams to make scheduling easier as the league expands Nationally along with increasing scouting exposure 

Competitive Scheduling

Elite competition based on a unbalanced schedule to support geography, competitive games and national rankings

Spring Parity

Spring parity event to ensure quality competition

Direct Pipeline

A direct pipeline to junior hockey and NCAA hockey, with THF member organizations holding ownership in junior organizations that are members of the following: USHL, NAHL, NCDC, and USPHL Premier and Elite

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