Tri-State’s Holden Ward Tendered...

In a move that underscores the rising talent within Tier 1 junior hockey, the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) has proudly announced that Holden Ward of the Tri State Spartans has been tendered by the Shreveport Mudbugs of the North American Hockey League (NAHL). This announcement not only highlights Ward’s exceptional skill but also serves […]

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Tri-State’s Henry Dougherty...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the career of Henry Dougherty, a forward hailing from Southington, CT. The talented player, currently representing the Tri-State Spartans, has been tendered by the El Paso Rhinos of the North American Hockey League (NAHL). Dougherty’s exceptional performance throughout the season has […]

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Black Knights Edge Out Colonials for...

Repost from Atlantic District HACKENSACK, N.J. — The first Atlantic Affiliate championship of the 2023-2024 season was awarded Sunday morning to the Palmyra Black Knights 12U AAA who edged out the New Jersey Colonials in a 2-0 game that kept everyone on the edge of their seat until the final buzzer. Back and forth, goal […]

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2024 All Tournament Teams

Congratulations to our 2024 THF Championships All Tournament Teams! These teams showcase top performers from the past weekends. 18U F – Harrison Smith #24 Team MarylandF – Nathan Burlando #11 Esmark StarsF – Mason Kaplan #21 Team MarylandD – Aiden Tarasovich #73 Esmark StarsD – Alex Helgeson #29 Jersey HitmenG – Logan Hughes #1 Team […]

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2024 Weekend 2 Champions

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation successfully concluded its last weekend of the 2024 Championships. Congratulations to all the teams that participated, and a special acknowledgment to our Champions as well as Finalists. 9U Champions: Westchester Express9U Silver Cup Champions: CP Dynamo10U Champions: Mid Fairfield Rangers10U Silver Cup Champions: Red Bank Generals11U Champions: Rockets11U Atlantic Silver Cup Champions: Palmyra Black Knights11U National […]

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2024 Championship Weekend 2

Congratulations to all the teams that have successfully advanced to the 2024 THF Championships! We are looking forward to seeing you all on the ice for the last weekend of Championships. The featured divisions for this weekend include 9U-11U. To facilitate a smooth experience, we have provided Game Protocols and Tie Breakers/Points Awarded documents below to address any questions you […]

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2024 Academic Honor Roll

Tier 1 Hockey Federation is pleased to announce Academic Honor Roll, with a total of 1,146 THF athletes being recognized. To earn a spot on the THF Honor Roll, the student-athlete must have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Congratulations to all our scholar-athletes for this academic achievement! It is a reflection to their commitment in both […]

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2024 Weekend 1 Champions

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation successfully concluded its first weekend of the 2024 Championships. Congratulations to all the teams that participated, and a special acknowledgment to our Champions as well as Finalists. 12U Champions: Palmyra Black Knights12U Silver Cup Champions: Red Bank Generals13U Champions: Rockets14U Champions: PAL Jr Islanders15U Champions: American Hockey Academy16U Champions: Philadelphia […]

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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 290 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 the Eastern Hockey League. 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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Environment

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 EHL

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