Tier 1 Hockey Federation is thrilled to announce the upcoming installment in the Federation Educational Series: “Apex: Academic Success for Athletes”.

APEX Learning Virtual School works on improving your GPA, taking courses to get ahead of your academic success, challenging yourself with classes that interest you, and giving you the flexibility of balancing your academics with your athletics. APEX is a great way to set yourself apart from other students as you look to continue your athletic and academic careers in college!

The THF/AHF is working with the APEX to invite all players and their families to an exclusive webinar presentation. The presentation will cover opportunities for online school and how you can take advantage of getting ahead in academics while pursuing your athletic career.

Apex Learning Virtual School: Academic Success for Athletes

Date: Tuesday, February 6th

Time: 6:00 pm EST

Register: Click Here

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 taking on the Premier TI Selects. Be sure not to miss this exciting showdown, scheduled for Saturday, January 27th at 12:30 pm at Ice World Arena.

In case you missed the last thrilling matchup on Sunday, January 28th, where the Mercer Chiefs took on Skipjacks Hockey Academy, you can still catch the highlights and the full game replay right 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 January 14th, 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. You can now commemorate their achievements with customizable Player of the Week merchandise available in the league store.

• 9U Division: Nominating Coach: Pierre Leblond
  • Team: CP Dynamo
  • Player’s Name: Luc Leblond
  • Jersey Number: 94
  • Position: Forward
  • Quote: “This was a fun weekend for Luc, he found the open ice to make plays and was moving the puck really well! His goals were mostly second efforts and resulted from good offensive zone plays from his teammates. Good weekend for CP Dynamo and 2 solid performances by Luc, good job!”
• 10U Division: Nominating Coach: Joseph Taglia
  • Team: PAL Jr Islanders
  • Player’s Name: Nicholas Marchelos
  • Jersey Number: 13
  • Position: Forward
  • Quote: “Nicholas worked hard in both games this weekend with the payoff in game two where he led the team with three goals and hustle on both ends of the ice.”
• 11U Division: Nominating Coach: Eric Frank
  • Team: Indiana Elite
  • Player’s Name: Bode Ackley
  • Jersey Number: 30
  • Position: Goalie
  • Quote: “Bode’s performance on the ice was nothing short of extraordinary. With seamless precision, he showcased his exceptional skill and determination, leading the team to victory. From his outstanding saves, including a shutout, to his game-winning save in the shootout, Bode demonstrated his unwavering focus, agility, and commitment to excellence. His performance helped the team claim their second THF tournament championship.”
• 13U Division: Nominating Coach: Iain Fraser
  • Team: Tri State Spartans
  • Player’s Name: Nadav Segal
  • Jersey Number: 18
  • Position: Forward
  • Quote: [No specific quote provided]
• 15U Division: Nominating Coach: Paul DePuydt
  • Team: Rocky Mountain RoughRiders
  • Player’s Name: Blake Kiley-Ram
  • Jersey Number: 13
  • Position: Forward
  • Quote: “Blake is a consistent performer that drives the engine of his team. He is a skilled and deceptive player with a very high IQ, who makes his teammates better.”
• 18U Division: Nominating Coach: Curtis Fisher
  • Team: Rose City Pats
  • Player’s Name: Joseph Lawrence
  • Jersey Number: 51
  • Position: Forward
  • Quote: [No specific quote provided]

Honorable Mentions
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention

Kendall Annetts	Tri State Spartans	10U	87	Forward
Jax Summers	Tri State Spartans	10U	34	Forward
Mark Sanders	Tri State Spartans	10U	88	Forward
Chase Capone	Rockets Hockey	11U	23	Forward
Bode Ackley	Indiana Elite	11U	30	Goalie
Rocco sampogna	Pal Jr iIslanders	11U	16	Forward
Riley Hattan	Biggby Coffee AAA	15U	44	Forward
Ben Sochocki	Tri State Spartans	15U	26	Center
Andrew Sallee	Tri State Spartans	15U	1	Goalie
Jack Scalfani	New Jersey Jets	15U	72	Forward
Jack Dolson	NY Arrows	15U	19	Forward
AJ Choy	NY Arrows	15U	30	Goalie
Max Blasberg	NY Arrows	15U	40	Goalie
Matthew Ketcham	Northern Cyclones	18U	32	Goalie
Zander Lipsett	Tri State Spartans	18U	17	Forward

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 SkipJacks Hockey Academy U18 team as they face off against the Mercer Chiefs U18 Prep team. Be sure not to miss this exciting showdown, scheduled for Sunday, January 21st at 9:15 am at Ice Land Arena.

In case you missed the last thrilling matchup on Saturday, January 13th, where the Northern Cyclones took on PAL Jr Islanders, you can still catch the highlights and the full game replay right 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.

For the week ending on January 14th, the Tier 1 Hockey Federation rankings are in. KRACH is a team’s win/loss ratio multiplied by strength of schedule. You can view all rankings on the THF KRACH page here.

The teams that are in first in each division are Wolfpack (9U), Wolfpack (10U), CT Jr Rangers (11U), Wolfpack (12U), Rockets (13U), Rockets (14U), Rockets (15U), Rockets (16U), and Rockets (18U).

The THF is gearing up for an exciting hockey weekend at the Indianapolis Showcase powered by Exposure Series, taking place from January 13th to 15th in Indianapolis, Indiana. The tournament will feature some of the youngest members of the THF with teams ranging from 9U to 12U hailing from everywhere from the West Coast to the East Coast.

The Showcase begins at 7:00 am Saturday, January 13th when the Jersey Hitmen take on the Rockets Hockey Club at the 9U level.

To stay up-to-date with all the thrilling moments of the THF Showcase Weekend, be sure to follow us on all our social media channels, or head to the Game Center to access schedules, scores, and stats in real-time.

The THF is gearing up for an exciting hockey weekend at the Detroit Showcase powered by Exposure Series, taking place from January 12th to 15th in Michigan. The tournament will feature teams ranging from 13U to 18U hailing from everywhere from the West Coast to the East Coast.

Puck drops at 8:00 am Friday, January 12th at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube when the PHA IceMen 15U take on American Hockey Academy.

To stay up-to-date with all the thrilling moments of the THF Showcase Weekend, be sure to follow us on all our social media channels, or head to the Game Center to access schedules, scores, and stats in real-time.

The Esmark Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (T1HF) have announced that 16U Esmark Stars AAA Hockey forward Emmet McClaine has signed a North American Hockey League (NAHL) tender agreement with the Johnstown Tomahawks.

The 16-year-old forward from Chicora, PA, has recorded 16 points (10 goals and 6 assists) in 19 Tier 1 Hockey Federation (T1HF) games (through Jan 1, 2024) so far this season.

Overall the (5’10” / 170 lbs.) forward has tallied 42 points (16 goals, 22 assists), including three power play and three shorthanded goals, in 36 games played for Esmark’s U16 AAA Midget Minor squad (through Jan. 1).

The 2023-24 season is McClaine’s third season overall with the Esmark Stars program.

During the 2022-23 season, McClaine registered 36 points (28 goals, 8 assists), in 42 T1HF appearances for Esmark’s U15 (only) squad.

Overall during the 2022-23 season, McClaine tallied 60 points (40 goals, 20 assists), including two power play goals and six shorthanded goals, in 60 games played for the 15U Stars squad.

During the 2021-22 season, McClaine tallied 76 points (46 goals, 30 assists), including 13 power-play and five short-handed goals, in 60 games played for the 14U Esmark squad.

“Emmet is an extremely talented player who mixes a combination of offensive skills with grit and determination,” said Esmark 16U head coach Yuri Krivokhija. “His continued development will ultimately provide Johnstown with a very talented forward with the promise of being a solid offensive threat.”

McClaine becomes the first member of the 2023-24 Esmark Stars U16 team and the fifth overall 2023-2024 Esmark Stars player to sign a tender with a Junior A club for the upcoming season.

McClaine joins U18 Esmark Stars Alex Thomas (Colorado Grit), Max Rutkowski (Oklahoma Warriors), Timur Naletov (Danbury Hat Tricks) and Mykyta Yalovyi (Lone Star Brahmas), who had all previously signed tender agreements with the NAHL teams.

The Tomahawks, who play in the NAHL’s nine-team East Division along with the Danbury Hat Tricks (CT), Maine Nordiques, Maryland Black Bears, New Hampshire Mountain Kings, New Jersey Titans, Northeast (MA) Generals, Philadelphia (PA) Rebels and Rochester (NY) Jr Americans, play in the Johnstown War Memorial Arena in Johnstown, PA, and are led by Head Coach Michael Letizia.

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.

Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending January 7th, 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. You can now commemorate their achievements with customizable Player of the Week merchandise available in the league store.

9U Division: Nominating Coach: Scott Usmail

• Team: Utica Jr Comets
• Player’s Name: Nicholas Sprague
• Jersey Number: 8
• Position: Forward
• Nick played exceptional all 5 games during the THF showcase. His work ethic and competitiveness is a coaches dream. Tallying 5 goals with 4 assists in five games doesn’t even scratch the surface to how valuable he is on both sides of the puck. Complete 200 foot player.

10U Division: Nominating Coach: Brian Florek

• Team: Palmyra Black Knights
• Player’s Name: Jack Kampersal
• Jersey Number: 48
• Position: Defense
• Jack played excellent lock down defense this weekend. He had a number of key stops and many blocked shots. Not only did he play great defensively but also contributed on the scoresheet with 2 big goals. Great weekend Jack

11U Division: Nominating Coach: Frank DiChiara

• Team: PAL Jr Islanders
• Player’s Name: Ben Pitman
• Jersey Number: 88
• Position: Forward
• Ben had 5 goals and 5 assists this weekend, helping the team go 2-1-2 at the THF showcase, including a 4 goal and 1 assist performance against the Connecticut Junior Rangers

12U Division: Nominating Coach: Ryan Williams

• Team: Woodbridge Wolfpack
• Player’s Name: Gavin Touhy
• Jersey Number: 25
• Position: Center
• Smart, athletic and a team first mentality.

13U Division: Nominating Coach: Donny Kane

• Team: Woodbridge Wolfpack
• Player’s Name: Deverin Warner
• Jersey Number: 88
• Position: Forward
• Deverin continued to make everyone around him better and get 3 big wins.

14U Division: Nominating Coach: Vince Rosica

• Team: Philadelphia Revolution Elite
• Player’s Name: William Harmar
• Jersey Number: 44
• Position: Forward
• William (Billy) Harmar is becoming a breakout player for our group. Billy’s team first attitude, work ethic and patience with the puck has helped our group get back on the right track.

15U Division: Nominating Coach: Adam Mitchell

• Team: New Jersey Jets
• Player’s Name: Griffin Dunn
• Jersey Number: 18
• Position: Defense
• Griffin led by example to a 1-0-1 weekend providing strong defense and producing offensively

16U Division: Nominating Coach: Patrick Jarrett

• Team: Skipjacks Hockey Academy
• Player’s Name: Brayden Unger
• Jersey Number: 34
• Position: Forward
• Brayden was instrumental in the team’s 2 big wins this weekend.

18U Division: Nominating Coach: Skylar Miller

• Team: Biggby Coffee
• Player’s Name: Connor Jalbert
• Jersey Number: 91
• Position: Forward
• Connor was all over the ice this weekend for us against the Soo Indians. Puck was always finding its way onto his stick and he continued to create scoring chances for he and his teammates, whether they found the back of the net or not. Both at even strength and on the powerplay, Connor controlled the game and produced at a high level.

Honorable Mentions
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention

Bodie Puppe	Rockets	12U	13	Center
Nadav Segal	Tri-State Spartans	13U	7	Forward
Ethan Riso	Rockets	14U	30	Goalie
Ethan DaSilva	PHA Icemen	15U	88	Center
Gavin McKnight	PHA Icemen	15U	70	Goalie
Devan Maloney	American Hockey Academy	15U	40	Goalie
Christian Hubert	NY Arrows	16U	29	Goalie
Hudson Kutchma	Indiana Elite	16U	29	Goalie
Russell Mackrell	American Hockey Academy	16U	35	Goalie
Brady Reiman	Rocky Mt RoughRiders	16U	19	Forward
Jordan Bowman	Northern Cyclones	18U	17	Forward
Holden Ward	Tri-State Spartans	18U	86	Forward
Hudson Slenker	Skipjacks Hockey Academy	18U	19	Forward
Jacob Stock	Esmark Stars	18U	10	Forward
Will Nolan	Rocky Mt RoughRiders	18U	14	Forward
Eddie Kienzle	NJ 87s	18U	19	Forward
Rylan Bisel	NJ 87s	18U	18	Forward

For the week ending on January 7th, the Tier 1 Hockey Federation rankings are in. KRACH is a team’s win/loss ratio multiplied by strength of schedule. You can view all rankings on the THF KRACH page here.

The teams that are in first in each division are Wolfpack (9U), Wolfpack (10U), CT Jr Rangers (11U), Wolfpack (12U), Rockets (13U), Rockets (14U), Rockets (15U), Rockets (16U), and Rockets (18U).