Pittsburgh Stars Forward Jack Ammons...

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier I Hockey Federation (THF) have announced that Esmark Stars 18U AAA Hockey forward Jack Ammons has signed a United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) tender agreement with the Railers Junior Hockey Club. The 18-year-old forward from Raleigh, NC, recorded […]

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23 THF Alumni Invited to NHL...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is proud to announce that 23 alumni of THF clubs received invites and participated in NHL Player Development Camps this off-season. What are NHL Player Development Camps? NHL Player Development Camps are annual events organized by NHL teams to help develop and evaluate young talent within their organization and potential […]

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Three THF Club Alums Drafted in the...

Three alum of THF Clubs heard their names called in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft on June 28th and 29th at the Sphere in Las Vegas.  Kamil Bednarik – F – Elk Grove, Ill.  The 61st overall pick in the second round by the New York Islanders spent a season playing for the New Jersey […]

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Pittsburgh Stars Forward Furman...

Pittsburgh, PA – The Esmark Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier I Hockey Federation (THF) have announced that Esmark Stars 18U AAA Hockey forward Jackson Furman has signed a North American Hockey League (NAHL) tender agreement with the Minnesota Mallards. The 18-year-old forward from Westerville, OH, recorded 12 points (5 goals and 7 assists), in […]

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Pittsburgh Stars Defenseman Del Signore...

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) have announced that Esmark Stars 16U AAA Hockey defenseman Talan Del Signore has signed a North American Hockey League (NAHL) tender agreement with the Minnesota Wilderness. “Talan is an extremely gifted player,” said Star’s U16 head coach, Yuri Krivokhija. […]

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Pittsburgh Stars Forward Stock Tendered...

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) have announced that Esmark Stars 18U AAA Hockey forward Jacob Stock has signed a North American Hockey League (NAHL) tender agreement with the Watertown Shamrocks. “Jacob is one of those players with an instinct to be in the right […]

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Pittsburgh Stars Forward Burlando...

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier 1 Hockey Federation have announced that Esmark Stars 18U AAA Hockey forward Nathan Burlando has signed a North American Hockey League (NAHL) tender agreement with the Minnesota Mallards. “Nathan is a great addition for the Mallards,” said Star’s U18 head coach, Dave Kosick. […]

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THF Players Drafted in the 2024 NAHL...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) continues to demonstrate its prowess in developing top-tier hockey talent, as evidenced by the impressive representation in the 2024 North American Hockey League (NAHL) Draft. Held on Wednesday, June 12th, the draft saw a total of 40 THF players and alumni being selected, highlighting the federation’s role as a […]

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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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