The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited to kick off the third annual Spring Parity Event, and schedules for the 9U-12U divisions are now available! 📅🏒

đź“Ť Check your schedule now: tier1hockeyfederation.com/parity/

What is the THF Parity Event?

The THF Parity Event is designed to provide teams with the opportunity to showcase their ability before official seeding takes place. Each team will compete in three 30-minute run-time games against a variety of opponents, allowing for a fair evaluation of skill levels. This ensures that teams are placed into a competitive, well-balanced schedule that limits lopsided matchups and provides the best possible development experience for all players.

Parity Event Dates:

🏒 March 29-30 – 9U-12U
🏒 April 26-27 – 13U-18U

Be sure to check your schedule and get ready for an exciting weekend of hockey! If you have any questions, visit tier1hockeyfederation.com for more details.

We can’t wait to see everyone on the ice as we gear up for another competitive and thrilling THF season!

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier I Hockey Federation (TIHF) are pleased to announce that 18U forward Aidan Moskovitz has signed a USPHL National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) tender agreement with the Boston Dogs.

The 2024-25 season is Moskovitz’s fourth season with the Star’s program and first with the Star’s U18 Midget Major squad.

The (6’0″ / 165 lbs.) 17-year-old senior, Montour High School, from Coraopolis, PA, registered 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists), in 25 T1HF regular season and playoff appearances this season.

Overall, Moskovitz tallied 34 points (10 goals, 24 assists), including six power play goals and one shorthanded goal, in 68 games played for the Stars.

During the 2023-24 season, Moskovitz registered 5 points (1 goals, 4 assists), in 25 T1HF regular season and playoff appearances and overall tallied 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists), including one shorthanded goal, in 66 games played for the Stars 16U squad.

During the 2022-23 season, Moskovitz registered 5 points (4 goals, 1 assists), in 14 T1HF regular season and playoff appearances and overall tallied 25 points (11 goals, 14 assists), including four powerplay goals, in 60 games played for the U15 Stars.

During the 2021-22 season, Moskovitz registered 18 points (9 goals, 9 assists), including four powerplay goals, in 53 games played for the U14 Bantam Major Stars.

“Mosky is a hard-working kid,” said Pittsburgh Stars 18U head coach Dave Kosick. “With such a broad skill set, he will be able to fit many roles with Boston.”

The Dogs, who play their home games in the Canton Sportsplex in Canton, MA, and are led by Head Coach and General Manager Cody Gonyeau. The team plays in the NCDC’s nine-team New England Division along with the Boston Jr Rangers (MA), Islanders Hockey Club (MA), Northern Cyclones (NH), Seacoast Spartans (NH), South Shore Kings (MA), Thunder Hockey Club (NH), Utica Jr Comets (NY), and Worchester Railers Hockey Club (MA). The New England Division will expand to 13 franchises, beginning with the 2025-26 season, with the addition of the Junior Bruins (MA), NY Dynamo, Springfield Pics (MA) and Universel Academy (QUE).

The final weekend of the THF Playoffs is here, and it’s time for the 9U-12U Championship and Silver Cup divisions to battle it out for the ultimate prize! 🏆🔥

After an exciting first weekend of playoff action, the spotlight now shifts to the youngest divisions as they hit the ice, ready to compete for THF glory. With high-energy matchups, game-changing plays, and championship dreams on the line, this weekend is set to deliver nonstop excitement!

Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, make sure you’re prepared by checking out all the details:

🔗 Brackets & Schedules – Stay up to date on all matchups.
🔗 Game Protocols – Know the rules before the puck drops.
🔗 Merchandise – Grab your official THF Championship gear!

📲 Find everything at tier1hockeyfederation.com!

🏒 Who Will Rise to the Top?

The competition has been fierce all season long, and now, it all comes down to this! Which teams will step up, deliver clutch performances, and skate away as THF Champions?

Stay tuned for all the action, and don’t forget to tag us in your favorite moments from the weekend! 🏆💥

#THFChampionship #SilverCup #RoadToTheTitle

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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Show off your THF pride with exclusive playoff merchandise!

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🗓️ Saturday & Sunday: Available at Ice Land Arena

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Make sure you’re in the know with all game details, including brackets, schedules, and protocols before the puck drops! Click here for all the info!

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 Tier 1 Hockey Federation drops the puck for one final showcase for the 2024-25 season this weekend. 

The 13U and 14U age divisions will take the ice this weekend in Chicago in the final showcase of the season as teams from the east coast travel to the Chicago to take on midwest opponents such as the Ohio Prospects, Chicago Phantoms and Milwaukee Admirals. 

The puck drops this morning with the first contest of the weekend taking place between the Philadelphia Revolution and Team Alaska in a cross division matchup. 

You can keep up with all of the most up to date schedules, scores and standings at the THF GameCenter and stream all games exclusively on Blackbear TV. 

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.

Jan. 17, 2025 – The Tier I Hockey Federation is excited to announce the creation of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) 18U Division for the 2025-26 season. This division will serve independent Tier I / AAA / Academy teams in North America and, as with the rest of the USPHL, will not be a part of USA Hockey. Nine organizations have committed to assembling 10 teams for the USPHL 18U inaugural season, with more coming in a later announcement. The USPHL 18U Division will be administrated by the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (“THF”). The THF serves as a direct pathway for junior and college hockey with over 50 organizations and almost 300 teams from 9U-18U. The new USPHL 18U Division will play 40 games in a competitive mix of intra-division games along with attending USPHL Showcases, playing in a junior hockey atmosphere.

Founding members of the USPHL 18U Division include the Thunder Hockey Club, Rocky Mountain Moose, Somang Hockey Academy, Hawkesbury Knights, Le Sommet Faucons, NPU Rebels (two teams), Universel Gatineau, Universel Sherbrooke, and the Kingston Wranglers.

“This league creates a direct pipeline from youth hockey to junior & college hockey, helping players develop the skills needed to thrive at the next level and catch the attention of scouts,” said USPHL Senior Advisor Kevin Abrams. “We look forward to expanding this division, and other youth divisions, across North America as well as helping develop players for our USPHL junior teams.”

“USA Hockey serves as the ultimate barrier to youth hockey development. The THF is looking for ways to serve independent teams in the US and Canada that are looking to provide top level AAA hockey but are being blocked by USA Hockey Affiliates,” said USPHL Deputy Commissioner and THF Commissioner Tony Zasowski. “This division is a great opportunity to provide competitive hockey with premier advancement opportunities with ties to the USPHL and THF.”

For more information about the USPHL 18U Division e-mail info@tier1hockeyfederation.com

About The United States Premier Hockey League 
Founded in 2012, the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is comprised of over 150 teams, fielding more than 20,000 players aged 8-21 in more than 100 organizations across the North, South, Midwest, West, and Canada. Our Junior Divisions consist of the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC), a tuition-free junior hockey division and our Premier and Elite Divisions, all geared toward college and pro placement. Our youth and midget divisions (operated through the Tier 1 Hockey Federation) field full season 8U through 18U teams. The USPHL has sent over 8,000 players to all levels of college hockey all-time including over 4,200 into NCAA college hockey, with more than 550 advancing to NCAA Division I hockey. The USPHL has also had 18 players who played in the NCDC drafted by NHL teams. For more information visit usphl.com.

About The Tier 1 Hockey Federation 
The Tier 1 Hockey Federation 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. A team of dedicated professionals manages the THF with over 200 AAA teams, ranging from 9U-18U age levels. The THF is 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 can access various opportunities to further their hockey careers at the college level and beyond.

Tier 1 Boys across 11U-18U

National-Bound Tier 1 Boys across 13U-18U