The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) is proud to welcome the New York Saints to the league for the 2025-26 season!

Based out of Sport-O-Rama in Monsey, New York, the Saints have been a staple in the youth hockey community since 1975. As they celebrate their 50th anniversary, they remain committed to developing young athletes through a focus on skill development, sportsmanship, and a passion for the game. Their dedication to fostering a competitive and structured environment has helped countless players grow both on and off the ice.

We are excited to have the New York Saints join the THF and look forward to seeing them compete at the highest level in the 2025-26 season!

Congratulations to all the teams who have battled their way to the THF Playoffs! This weekend, the best of the best in the 13U-18U divisions hit the ice, ready to compete for the championship. Get ready for high-stakes matchups, intense competition, and unforgettable moments!

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Once again, congratulations to all our playoff teams—we’ll see you on the ice! 🏒🔥

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier I Hockey Federation (TIHF)
are pleased to announce that 18U defenseman Landon Watson has signed a North American
Hockey League (NAHL) tender agreement with the Maryland Black Bears.
The 2024-25 season is Watson’s first season with the Pittsburgh Star’s program and Stars U18
Midget Major squad.
The (6’4″ / 195 lbs.) 18-year-old from Pittsburgh, PA, has registered 13 points (6 goals, 7
assists), including three power play goals, in 22 T1HF appearances so far this season. Overall,
this season to date, Watson has tallied 24 points (6 goals, 18 assists), including three power play
goals, in 50 games played for the Stars (through Feb. 9).
“Landon is a great pick-up for Philly,” said Pittsburgh Stars 18U head coach Dave Kosick. “He is
an outstanding two-way defenseman, who brings a high hockey IQ and skill set to both ends of
the ice.”
The Black Bears, who play in the NAHL’s ten-team East Division along with the Danbury (CT)
Jr Hat Tricks, Elmira (NY) Aviators, Johnston (PA) Tomahawks, Maine Nordiques, New
Hampshire Mountain Kings, New Jersey Titans, Northeast (MA) Generals, Philadelphia (NJ)
Rebels and Rochester (NY) Junior Americans, play in the Piney Orchard Ice Arena in Piney
Orchard, MD, and are led by Head Coach Clint Mylymok.

As always, the Tier 1 Hockey Federation is committed to celebrating and supporting the success of talented young athletes. If you have a player whose achievements you would like to see featured in our announcements, please fill out the form here. We are eager to share the stories of these rising stars as they advance in their hockey careers. 

The THFe kicks off a holiday weekend full of action at almost every age level in two different cities this weekend. 

The youngest members of the THF, playing in the 9U-12U divisions, will hit the ice in Pittsburgh at THF Pittsburgh. 

The oldest skaters in the THF will show down in Michigan at THF Detroit, featuring the 15U-18U Divisions. 

Both age groups will be skating starting today, January 18th, 2025 through Monday. You can keep up with all the action no matter the showcase at the THF Game Center and stream every game of both showcases on Black Bear TV.

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited to announce that NY Dynamo Forward Santino Barloco has been tendered by the Utica Jr Comets of the NCDC. 

Barloco, a 2007 born forward and native of Houston, TX, is playing in his first season with the Dynamo and has amassed 28 points in 34 games after tallying 67 points in 73 games last season with the Rocky Mountain Roughriders. 

Barloco has been tendered by the Utica Jr. Comets, who skate out of Adirondack Bank Center and the Utica University Nexus Center in Utica, NY. 

As always, the Tier 1 Hockey Federation is committed to celebrating and supporting the success of talented young athletes. If you have a player whose achievements you would like to see featured in our announcements, please fill out the form here. We are eager to share the stories of these rising stars as they advance in their hockey careers. 

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is proud to announce the commitment of Rockets Hockey Club forward Vladimir Provorov to play NCAA Div. I hockey with Ohio State University in the Big Ten. 

Provorov, a 2008 born forward from Yaroslavl, Russia, is in his first full season with the Rockets after playing 6 games last season. In just a dozen games this season, he has put up 30 puts in THF play. 

Provorov will join the Buckeyes in the 2027-28 season, playing in the Big Ten Conference. 

As always, the Tier 1 Hockey Federation is committed to celebrating and supporting the success of talented young athletes. If you have a player whose achievements you would like to see featured in our announcements, please fill out the form here. We are eager to share the stories of these rising stars as they advance in their hockey careers. 

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is saddened to share the news of the passing of CT Chiefs 16U forward Will Neeb this week. Below is a release from CT Chiefs President Brandon Johnson

Dear Families,

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Will Neeb, a 16U AAA Full Season player, in a car accident this past Monday evening.

Will was an exceptional hockey player, leading his team in scoring this season. His talent and passion for the game were evident to all who watched him play. Coaches Ike Corriveau and Trent Thomas first noticed Will at the CT High School All-Star game, where his skill and dedication stood out. Shortly after being recruited for the 16U AAA Full Season team, Will immersed himself in training with Coach Trent, driven by his unwavering love for hockey.

Will’s relentless work ethic, positive attitude, and leadership by example made him not only a standout athlete but also a beloved teammate. His presence on and off the ice will be deeply missed.

Our hearts go out to the Neeb family during this unimaginable time, and our thoughts and prayers are with them. As an organization, we are committed to supporting them in any way we can.

We will share details about services, donations, and where to send flowers as soon as that information becomes available.

Let us come together as a hockey family to honor Will’s memory and support one another through this difficult time.

#STICKOUTSFOR12

With deepest sympathy,

Brandon Johnson
President
CT Chiefs Hockey

Our condolences go out to Will’s parents, family and the hockey community around him during this sad time.

Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week for the week ending December 15th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

Nominating Coach: Ryan Dolan
Player Name: Blake Roberts
Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Division: 9U
Player Jersey Number: 21
Position: Goalie

Blake played excellent this weekend. He made big saves in big times in all four games to keep the team in the game or ahead in the game. The biggest save was a big breakaway save in the second period to keep the game the palmyra black knights ahead 1-0. Way to go Blake and keep up the hard work. 

Nominating Coach: Corey Lamoreux
Player Name: Cam Fritz
Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Division: 10U
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Defense

Cam has a tremendous weekend scoring a goal and notching 4 assists. Not only did Cam bring his offensive game this weekend, he continued his shutdown role on defense. Cam is a big defenseman with a heavy shot and great on-ice vision consistently finding teammates up ahead of the play. 

Nominating Coach: Cody Inlgis
Player Name: Ryan Mayer
Team: Jersey Hitmen
Division: 11U
Player Jersey Number: 16
Position: Goalie

Nick was stellar in two wins this weekend. Making big saves at key moments in both games. 

Nominating Coach: Connor Morris
Player Name: Walter Buczak
Team: Ohio Prospects
Division: 12U
Player Jersey Number: 52
Position: Goalie

Walter had two great games this weekend at the THF Hershey showcase leading us to 2 victories giving up 1 goal in each win. 

Nominating Coach: Dennis Seidenberg
Player Name: Conor Laffey
Team: PAL Jr. Islanders
Division: 13U
Player Jersey Number: 18
Position: Forward

Connor played 3 great games and was a force on offense 

Nominating Coach: Bobby Barbera
Player Name: Robbie Fenn
Team: NY Arrows
Division: 14U
Player Jersey Number: 14
Position: Goalie

A rock solid performance earned Robbie a 29 save shutout against the Mercer Chiefs in the Arrows 6-0 win on Sunday 

Nominating Coach: Nicholas Minerva
Player Name: Jacob Tucznio
Team: Westchester Express
Division: 15U
Player Jersey Number: 40
Position: Forward

One of the most dynamic players in his age class. Jacob continues to dominate almost every game he has been apart of and has been instrumental in the teams success so far! 

Nominating Coach: Dean Whittingham
Player Name: Carson Paglia
Team: PHA Icemen
Division: 16U
Player Jersey Number: 26
Position: Forward

Strong performance this past weekend at THF Philly, posting 2 goals and 3 assists.

Nominating Coach: Darius Radziszewski
Player Name: Joseph Violante
Team: NJ 87’s
Division: 18U
Player Jersey Number: 3
Position: Forward

Joe registered over 2 points per game this weekend in a massive effort to boost his team to a 3-1 record in the THF Philadelphia event.

HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention

Mark SandersTri State Spartans 11U AAA11U
Auston cooperFlyers elite11U
Will PrattPittsburgh Stars12U
Graham SpeckWestchester Express12U
Max GerspachQueen City Royals 12uAAA12U
Max GerspachQueen City royals12U
Michael BerardinoRed Bank Generals13U
John DiPaoloLong Island Arrows15U
Chase PavlesichPalmyra Black Knights15U
Liam DuffyRed Bank Generals15U
Ryan MacdonaldTri State Spartans15U
Easton AndrewsWest Chester wolves16U
Maksim SokolovskiiAtlantic Coast Academy 16u16U
Danny EspositoPAL Jr Islanders 16U AAA16U
Keegan CarswellWest Chester Wolves18U
Rylan BiselNew Jersey 87’s18U
Mason MeloWestchester Express18U

The 2015 Philadelphia Flyers Elite team are giving back to their community this holiday season. 

The Flyers organized a clothing and toy drive as a part of a tradition begun last season as a way to spread positivity and teach the young players the importance of giving back to their community according to Team Manager Lindsay Riggs. 

The 2015 Philadelphia Flyers Elite team is showing the true meaning of the season by making a difference in their community. Their efforts are a wonderful example of how hockey can inspire compassion and generosity beyond the rink.

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation plays host to two showcases this weekend in Hershey and Philadelphia, PA. 

In Hershey, the 9U-12U divisions will take the ice from December 13th-15th while the 15U-18U divisions will hit the ice in Philadelphia. 

You can keep up with all the action in every age division at the THF Game Center, where you can find scores, standings and schedules. All games this weekend will be available to stream exclusively on Black Bear TV. Carmo Photography will be on site in Hershey capturing the 9U-12U action.