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 Express
9U Silver Cup Champions: CP Dynamo
10U Champions: Mid Fairfield Rangers
10U Silver Cup Champions: Red Bank Generals
11U Champions: Rockets
11U Atlantic Silver Cup Champions: Palmyra Black Knights
11U National Silver Cup Champions: Rockets
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 may have. We kindly ask you to review this information thoroughly before reaching out with inquiries.
For your convenience, a Championships Game Center has been set up, offering schedules, stats, and brackets for the upcoming weekend.
Additionally, merchandise, personalized Championship banners, pucks, and tumblers will be available online only.
We look forward to seeing you all this weekend!
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 the classroom and our league.
Click here to view the complete list of honorees
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 Knights
12U Silver Cup Champions: Red Bank Generals
13U Champions: Rockets
14U Champions: PAL Jr Islanders
15U Champions: American Hockey Academy
16U Champions: Philadelphia Flyers Elite
18U Champions: Team Maryland
Congratulations to all the teams that have successfully advanced to the 2024 THF Championships! We are thrilled to kick off the excitement with weekend 1 of Championships. The featured divisions for this weekend include 12U-18U.
To facilitate a smooth experience, we have provided Game Protocols and Tie Breakers/Points Awarded documents below to address any questions you may have. We kindly ask you to review this information thoroughly before reaching out with inquiries.
For your convenience, a Championships Game Center has been set up, offering schedules, stats, and brackets for the upcoming weekend.
Additionally, merchandise, personalized Championship banners, pucks, and tumblers will be available online only.
We look forward to seeing you all this weekend!
Join us for the THF Game of the Week, an exhilarating live-streamed hockey match every weekend on the Federations Hockey YouTube Channel. Throughout the season, family, friends, coaches, and scouts can tune in to catch the action-packed U18 THF matchups via the THF Mobile App or Website.
This week’s featured game, our final Game of the Week of 2023-24, features the Westchester Express vs. Islanders Hockey Club.
In case you missed the last thrilling matchup on Saturday, February 10th, where the PHA Icemen took on the Rockets Hockey Club, you can watch it here.
The THF has partnered with Play-by-Play Productions of Princeton, NJ to produce the HD telecasts. Play-by-Play is an industry leader in Live-Streaming elite youth and amateur sporting events, serving dozens of clients from throughout the U.S. and overseas.
Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending February 11th, 2024. This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches.
9U Division: Nominating Coach: Roy Scott
- Team: Woodbridge Wolfpack
- Player’s Name: Ace VanDenhueval
- Jersey Number: 39
- Position: Forward
- Ace does the things that might not show up on the scoresheet, like backchecking, forechecking, and loose puck battles, but these attributes win hockey games, and make Ace an amazing team player.
13U Division: Nominating Coach: Vincent Tuzzalo
- Team: NYC Hockey Club
- Player’s Name: David Turkowitz
- Jersey Number: 33
- Position: Forward
- David played exceptional at both ends of the ice.
14U Division: Nominating Coach: Ron Leef
- Team: Tri State Spartans
- Player’s Name: Nolan Vaught
- Jersey Number: 19
- Position: Defense
- Nolan stepped up on defense this week. He pinched at the right time and stood the forwards up. Really competed to try and help us win. I was very happy with his efforts!
15U Division: Nominating Coach: Patrick Fung
- Team: PAL Jr Islanders
- Player’s Name: Justin Marino
- Jersey Number: 6
- Position: Defense
- Justin made a successful return to play after being out since October. Justin has endured mentally and physically, working extremely hard over the last few months after not being sure he would be allowed to play again. He impressed all and made a splash returning to the lineup, scoring a goal in his second shift.
18U Division: Nominating Coach: Darius Radziszewski
- Team: NJ 87s HC
- Player’s Name: Josh Faiella
- Jersey Number: 2
- Position: Defense
- Josh had 2 of the team’s 4 goals this past weekend as the 87’s completed a pair of matching 2-1 wins against Atlantic Coast Academy in a set of non-league games.
Honorable Mentions
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention
| Mathias Silaban | Rocky Mountain RoughRiders | 15U | 21 | Forward |
| Albert Alcenic | Premier TI Selects | 18U | 37 | Goalie |
Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending February 4th, 2024. This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches.
- 9U Division: Nominating Coach: Scott Usmail
- Team: Utica Jr. Comets
- Player’s Name: Oscar Page
- Jersey Number: 5
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: Oscar was like a brick wall in net this weekend!!! His exceptional performance helped his Team secure three crucial wins. In three games Oscar turned away 66 shots only giving up 3 goals. He challenged shooters all weekend turning away multiple breakaways making several-high quality saves through the three contests. He truly stood on his head!!!
- 10U Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Barcless
- Team: Mercer Chiefs
- Player’s Name: Adam Davino
- Jersey Number: 29
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: Adam stood on his head!
- 11U Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Barcless
- Team: Mercer Chiefs 2012
- Player’s Name: Lucas Timparas
- Jersey Number: 87
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Lucas is key to our offense!
- 14U Division: Nominating Coach: Charles Ricard
- Team: Palmyra Black Knights
- Player’s Name: Zaden Latkovich
- Jersey Number: 9
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Returning from injury after 2 months, Zaden found his stride again, scoring 3 goals against CP Dynamo and leading the team to a 5-0 win to start the weekend.
- 15U Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Kanaly
- Team: Flyers Elite
- Player’s Name: Kade Kanaly
- Jersey Number: 27
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Kade led the Team to victory as a True Captain, leading the way, by scoring all 3 Goals against Woodbridge in a Playoff clinching win for the Flyers Elite U15 Team. 3 to 2
- 16U Division: Nominating Coach: Eric Conway
- Team: Westchester Express
- Player’s Name: Seamus Howard
- Jersey Number: 87
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Howard led the way offensively scoring a goal and three assists in a 6-2 victory over NYCHC. This was a big win as the Express push to earn a THF playoff spot down the stretch.
- 18U Division: Nominating Coach: Darius Radziszewski
- Team: NJ 87s
- Player’s Name: Alex Haar
- Jersey Number: 10
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Alex contributed 4 of the team’s 11 goals this weekend en route to a 3-0 set, including 2 wins over the team’s THF rival, the Connecticut Chiefs.
Honorable Mentions
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention
| Matthew Kulik | Utica Jr. Comets | 9U | 87 | Forward |
| Andrew Moawad | Palmyra Black Knights | 14U | 39 | Goalie |
| Samuel Giani | Cyclones Academy | 15U | 55 | Defense |
The Northeast Generals Academy has proudly announced its membership in the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Situated in Attleboro, MA, the academy is renowned for its commitment to both hockey development and academic excellence.
Comprising of Tier One AAA Academy teams, an NA3HL team, an NAHL team, and a youth hockey program, the Northeast Generals organization provides a holistic approach to player development. With a players-first philosophy, the coaching staff is dedicated to supporting athletes on and off the ice, ensuring they reach their full potential.
The academy’s home rink at the New England Sports Village offers a world-class setting for training and competitions. This facility reflects the academy’s dedication to creating an environment where student-athletes can thrive, combining modern amenities with a supportive atmosphere.
Expressing his enthusiasm for joining the THF, Academy Director and Head Coach Matt Powers states, “I am thrilled to be a part of such an excellent, respected league, which will continue to help our players move forward in their hockey careers. I couldn’t ask for anything more for these players!”
For those interested in learning more about the Northeast Generals Academy, Coach Powers invites inquiries. Contact Coach Powers directly at mpowers@northeastgenerals.com to discover the opportunities awaiting aspiring hockey players.
About 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. 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.
Join us for the THF Game of the Week, an exhilarating live-streamed hockey match every weekend on the Federations Hockey YouTube Channel. Throughout the season, family, friends, coaches, and scouts can tune in to catch the action-packed U18 THF matchups via the THF Mobile App or Website.
This week’s featured game showcases the PHA Icemen vs. Rockets Hockey Club. Don’t miss out on this exciting matchup, happening this Saturday, February 10th, at 7:10 pm at Bridgewater Sports Arena.
In case you missed the last thrilling matchup on Friday, February 2nd, where American Hockey Academy took on the Philadelphia Revolution you can watch it here.
The THF has partnered with Play-by-Play Productions of Princeton, NJ to produce the HD telecasts. Play-by-Play is an industry leader in Live-Streaming elite youth and amateur sporting events, serving dozens of clients from throughout the U.S. and overseas.