The official AHF Podcast releases an episode every other Thursday during the season. Episodes are available on the AHF app for subscribers.

Pathway to College Hockey

Episode #2
10.13.22

On this week’s episode of The Federation Hockey Podcast, host Jim Padgitt sits down with industry expert Sean Hogan from College Hockey Inc. and Esmark Stars Head Coach Dave Kosick to discuss the pathway to NCAA D1 College Hockey.

We also get to know the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation Deputy Commissioner, Brooke Ammerman-Reimer as she talks about her professional past and reviews the AGHF Showcase #1. We welcome special guest #33 Michael Sudia from the New Jersey Stars U13 AA.

Catch The Federation Hockey Podcast action all season long on the THF app first https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tier-1-hockey-federation/id1634688459

Available here on the website on Monday

Tomorrow is THF Game of the Week Game Day, a Live-Stream game broadcast series on the Federations Hockey Channel. Each week throughout the season, family, friends, coaches and scouts will log on to watch exciting U18 THF match-ups via the THF Mobile App or Website. This week’s game features NJ 87’s U18 visiting NJ Hitmen U18, Saturday at 6:15 pm ET from Ice Vault Arena in Wayne, NJ.

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.

The THF announces the Players of the Week for the week ending October 9, 2022.  The Players of the Week is a weekly feature during the 2022-23 season that honors players in all divisions. Only players that are nominated by their respective teams are considered.

Age Level / Division: 9U
Team: CP Dynamo
Player: Hanley Hauge (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 5, Assists: 4

“Also scored in our shoot out win over the Philadelphia Revolution,” said Coach Timothy Barcomb.

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Age Level / Division: 10U
Team: Woodbridge Wolfpack
Player: Robert Mastellone (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 4, Assists: 2

“Robert has been a hugely important player for Wolfpack, his effort every game is leadership behavior. Robert had 4 goals and 2 assists over 2 league games this weekend against Aviator and Hitmen,” said Coach Mark Lotito.

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Age Level / Division: 11U
Team: PAL Jr Islanders
Player: Matthew Radoslovich (F) – Games: 1, Goals: 2, Assists: 0

“Matthew scored 2 huge goals powering the Jr Islanders to a big win!” said Coach David Ehrlich.

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Age Level / Division: 12U
Team: NY Aviators
Player: Marcus Lucchi (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 3, Assists: 2

“It’s not only about how many points you can put up. Marcus is a threat on both sides of the puck and is becoming a great center. He forces many turnovers in every zone. This weekend he put up 5 points in 3 games in addition to keeping many goals out of the back of our net with his strong play on the d-side of the puck,” said Coach Vincent Cacciatore.

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Age Level / Division: 14U
Team: Team Maryland
Player: Daniel Utochkin (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 1, Assists: 3

“Daniel had a strong weekend in the CCM Dallas tournament with 1 goal and 3 assists on the weekend. He was also strong on the forecheck and played a physical game all weekend,” said Coach Shawn Grant.

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Age Level / Division: 15U
Team: New Jersey Jets
Player: Ben Barnhill (F) – Games: 5, Goals: 7, Assists: 5

“Ben lead the team in goals at the FED Series Tournament in Marlborough Massachusetts,” said Coach Steven Jones.

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Age Level / Division: 16U
Team: Philadelphia Revolution 
Player: Anthony Casper (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 4, Assists: 2

“Anthony scored 3 goalies and 2 assists in 2 THF games this weekend. He added another goal in a non-league game against PHC,” said Coach Steve Rossi.

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Age Level / Division: 18U
Team: NJ 87’s
Player: Keegan Torrey (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 3, Assists: 5

“Played over 20 minutes a game in every situation,” said Coach Matthew Kiernan.

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HONORABLE MENTIONS

10U MAJOR
Callan Schwartz (G) – NY Aviators

12U MAJOR
Carter Pate (F) – Philadelphia Revolution
Jackson Liu (G) – CP Dynamo

15U PURE
Andrew Tuttle (D) – Atlantic Coast Academy
Daniel Van Elkan (G) – NJ Hitmen
Mason Parisi (F) – NJ Hitmen
Collin Roulston (F) – PAL Jr Islanders
Dante Mangarelli (D) – NJ Jets
Tyler Haley (G) – Esmark Stars

16U
Drew Bauman (F) – Skipjacks Hockey
Georgii Tokarskii (F) – PAL Jr Islanders
Chase Tovsky (F) – Philadelphia Revolution
Alex Hood (F) – Mercer Chiefs
Liam Jackson (F) – Mercer Chiefs
Dean Toskos (F) – NJ Hitmen
Michael Botelho (G) – Atlantic Coast Academy

18U
Tim Miller (G) – Mercer Chiefs
Derek Steudler (D) – Skipjacks Hockey
Colin Ruffner (F) – Esmark Stars
Landon Adams (F) – Mercer Chiefs
Logan Hull (F) – Utica Jr Comets

Tier 1 Hockey Federation is pleased to present the THF Game of the Week, a Live-Stream game broadcast series launching this Saturday, October 8, on the Federations Hockey Channel. Each week throughout the season, family, friends, coaches and scouts will log on to watch exciting U18 THF match-ups via the THF Mobile App or Website. This week’s game features CP Dynamo U18 visiting Westchester Express U18, Saturday at 8:10pm ET from Brewster Ice Arena in Brewster, NY. The rest of October’s Game of the Week schedule will be available next week.

“I am excited for the THF to be able to provide this experience for our players and teams. The THF has some of the top teams in the country and the Game of the Week is a great way for the league to showcase its teams,” stated THF Commissioner Tony Zasowski.

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.

The THF announces the Players of the Week for the week ending October 2, 2022.  The Players of the Week is a weekly feature during the 2022-23 season that honors players in all divisions. Only players that are nominated by their respective teams are considered.

Age Level / Division: 10U
Team: Woodbridge Wolfpack
Player: Matthew Kaminski (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 6, Assists: 3

“Matthew Kaminski had 4 goals and 1 assist in league play and 2 goals and 2 assists in non league play October 1st against Westchester Express and October 2nd against the NJ Jr Titans,” said Coach Mark Lotito.

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Age Level / Division: 11U
Team: PAL Jr Islanders
Player: Colin Kurz (D) – Games: 2, Goals: 2, Assists: 0

“Colin scored two huge goals against CP Dynamo and played excellent defensively helping his team win 2 games this weekend!” said Coach David Ehrlich.

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Age Level / Division: 12U
Team: NY Aviators
Player: Ryan Bradley (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 4, Assists: 1

“Kid is an absolute stud. He’s growing day by day as a complete hockey player and putting up consistent points,” said Coach Vincent Cacciatore.

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Age Level / Division: 14U
Team: Team Maryland
Player: Stig Lundin (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 3, Assists: 4

“Stig had a solid weekend playing a strong two-way game helping lead the team to their best weekend of the season,” said Coach Shawn Grant.

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Age Level / Division: 15U
Team: Rockets Hockey Club Elite
Player: Deryk Jones (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 3, Assists: 2

“Deryk scored a hatrick with 2 assists & was a plus 7,” said Coach Daniel Kennedy.

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Age Level / Division: 16U
Team: Mercer Chiefs 
Player: Alex Gargano (G) – Games: 2, Goals Against: 0, Saves: 85+

“Exceptional weekend for a #2 goalie! Carried us through the fight,” said Coach Tony Horacek.

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Age Level / Division: 18U
Team: Rockets Hockey Club Elite
Player: Peter Sechny (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 2, Assists: 0

“1 assist in a 1-0 non league win Saturday vs Norwich Hockey Club. 1 goal 3 assists in a 7-4 win on Sunday against Flyers Elite Prep,” said Coach Chris Zerbo.

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HONORABLE MENTIONS

10U MAJOR
Aiden Marchese (F) – PAL Jr Islanders

Zachary Braun (F) – Rockets

12U MINOR
Luke Slattery (F) – Woodbridge Wolfpack

12U MAJOR
Anthony Antenucci (F) – Woodbridge Wolfpack

14U MAJOR
Rhône Armiljo (F) – NJ Jets

15U PURE
Sam Gero (F) – NJ Hitmen

Kenny Carpenter (F) – Atlantic Coast Academy

16U
Alex Hood (F) – Mercer Chiefs

Liam Jackson (F) – Mercer Chiefs

Sebastian Novin (D) – Mercer Chiefs

18U
Landon Adams (F) – Mercer Chiefs

Reece Millman (D) – Mercer Chiefs

The THF announces the Players of the Week for the week ending September 25, 2022.  The Players of the Week is a weekly feature during the 2022-23 season that honors players in all divisions. Only players that are nominated by their respective teams are considered.

Age Level / Division: 9U
Team: PAL Jr Islanders
Player: Braeden Burke (G) – Games: 2

“Jesse had 7 Goals and 3 Assists over the weekend. He broke the game wide open on Saturday vs the Express with a Hat trick,” said Coach Al Gagliarducci.

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Age Level / Division: 10U
Team: PAL Jr Islanders
Player: Jesse Verdecanna (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 7, Assists: 3

“Jesse had 7 Goals and 3 Assists over the weekend. He broke the game wide open on Saturday vs the Express with a Hat trick,” said Coach Bobby Weston.

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Age Level / Division: 11U
Team: PAL Jr Islanders
Player: Jakub Siek (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 3, Assists: 2

“Jakub tallied 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 2 games this weekend including a game winner!” said Coach David Ehrlich.

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Age Level / Division: 12U
Team: Woodbridge Wolfpack
Player: Deverin Warner (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 4, Assists: 2

“He doesnt stop, he doesnt take a shift off. Our most consistent player,” said Coach Donald Kane.

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Age Level / Division: 14U
Team: Team Maryland
Player:  James Mullins (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 0, Assists: 3

“James had his best weekend of the season generating 3 assists and several other nice plays. He was moving his feet more which helped him offensively and to help on the defensive side of the puck and on the forecheck,” said Coach Shawn Grant.

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Age Level / Division: 15U
Team: NY Aviators
Player: John (Jack) Colleti (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 4, Assists: 0

“1 goal Saturday. 3 Goals Sunday. All tough in tight goals for a hard working kid new to the Aviator program,” said Coach Patrick Braglia.

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Age Level / Division: 16U
Team: NY Aviators 
Player: Tommy Asaro (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 1, Assists: 2

“Tommy led our team this weekend with 3 points in 2 games scoring the gw in a tight 2-1 tilt,” said Coach Michael Bradey.

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Age Level / Division: 18U
Team: NJ 87s
Player: Pat Olenski (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 2, Assists: 0

“2 goals in 3-2 win vs Skipjacks Academy 18U,” said Coach Matthew Kiernan.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

10U MAJOR
James Karp (F) – New York Aviators

Jax Tardif (F) – MassConn United Elite

Daniel Dvorkin (F) – Philadelphia Revolution

12U MAJOR
Samuel Leonardo (F) – Team Maryland

Lucas Steniger (G) – Hartford Jr. Wolfpack

Andy Norton (G) – Philadelphia Revolution

Logan Jenkins (D) – Esmark Stars

14U MAJOR
Sam Norton (F) – Philadelphia Revolution

Brendon Eigner (D) – NJ Jets

15U PURE
Sam Gero (F) – NJ Hitmen

Parker Carrabba (F) – Atlantic Coast Academy

16U
Travis Plylar (F) – Potomac Patriots

Hudson Slenker (F) – Skipjacks Hockey

William Auger (D) – PAL Jr. Islanders

18U
Chase Broady (G) – Skipjacks Hockey

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited to announce the Federation Education Series. The Federation Educational Series will feature presentations for our players, families, and coaches on the landscape of hockey along with the Player Advancement Model for players. The first presentation will feature College Hockey Inc.

College Hockey Inc. is a non-profit established to ensure that all talented young hockey players and their families understand the unmatched development opportunities presented by NCAA Division I hockey.

The THF is working with College Hockey Inc. to invite THF 14U, 15U, and 16U players and their families to an exclusive webinar presentation. The main topic of the webinar will be the path to NCAA DI college hockey, and specifically what players can do to maintain their eligibility as they explore their hockey options. All are welcome to attend however, the presentation is targeted toward 14U, 15U, and 16U birth years.

College Hockey Inc. “Intro to NCAA Hockey”

Date: Monday, October 10th

Time: 7:00 pm EST

RSVP: Register here!

OR:

College Hockey Inc. “Intro to NCAA Hockey”

Date: Wednesday, October 19th

Time: 7:00 pm EST

RSVP: Register here!

This webinar will take approximately 30 minutes with time for a Q&A. It will cover why and how players like you chose to pursue a college hockey career.

Consider: 

The official THF Podcast releases an episode every other Thursday during the season. Episodes are available on the THF app for subscribers.

One Month In

Episode #1
9.22.22

The THF is pleased to announce The Federation Hockey Podcast. Every other week, Jim Padgitt and Tony Zasowski will be joined by a new guest from across the Federations. The guests will include league officials, coaches, general managers, players, and more.

You’ll find the first episode of the 2022-23 season in our app, where we get to know the League Commissioner, learn what goes into preparing the season, and discuss why KRACH is important. We welcome special guests, Head Coach Kenneth Doak and #59 Zach Durkin from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms U12 AA, and Head Coach Tony Macaulay and #21 Luke Rubin from Team Maryland U18 AAA.

Catch The Federation Hockey Podcast action all season long on the THF app first https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tier-1-hockey-federation/id1634688459

Available on the website on Mondays

The THF announces the Players of the Week for the week ending September 18, 2022.  The Players of the Week is a weekly feature during the 2022-23 season that honors players in all divisions. Only players that are nominated by their respective teams are considered.

Age Level / Division: 10U
Team: Revolution Elite 10U Major 12
Player: Mark Morav (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 12, Assists: 2

“Mark had 12 goals and 2 assists and was instrumental in helping Revolution Elite go 4 and 0 this weekend. Mark played forward and helped out on defense when (the) team was shorthanded,” said Coach Alex Ufberg.

10U: Mark Morav (F) netted 12 goals and 2 assists over 4 games to help Revolution Elite complete a weekend sweep. “Mark had 12 goals and 2 assists and was instrumental in helping Revolution Elite go 4 and 0 this weekend. Mark played forward and helped out on defense when (the) team was shorthanded,” said Coach Alex Ufberg.

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Age Level / Division: 11U
Team: Jersey Hitmen
Player: Max Cohen (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 4, Shootout Goal

“Max scored 4 goals and he added a goal in the shootout win versus the Aviators on September 18. Max has led our team in scoring through the early part of the season. He scores big goals while using his creativity and defensive responsibility to be a complete player for our team.,” said Coach Cody Inglis.

11U: With a shootout winning goal against the Aviators, Max Cohen (F) continues to lead the Hitmen in scoring. Jersey’s leading scorer added another 4 goals to his stat line this weekend in 2 games. “Max scored 4 goals and he added a goal in the shootout win versus the Aviators on September 18. Max has led our team in scoring through the early part of the season. He scores big goals while using his creativity and defensive responsibility to be a complete player for our team,” said Coach Cody Inglis.

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Age Level / Division: 12U
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Player: Tano Navarro (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 2, Assists: 2

“After struggling to create offense recently, we needed a big game from one of our forwards and Tano did not disappoint with a 4 point game to end the weekend,” said Coach Ross Carmichael.

12U: Pacing 2 points per game, Tano Navarro (F) capped a two game weekend with 2 goals and 2 assists for the Mercer Chiefs. “After struggling to create offense recently, we needed a big game from one of our forwards and Tano did not disappoint with a 4 point game to end the weekend,” said Coach Ross Carmichael. 

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Age Level / Division: 13U
Team: PAL JR Islanders
Player: Michael Kandrach (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 4, Assists: 1

“Michael had a great weekend in the THF. Which was capped off with a 3 goal performance on Sunday 9/18 which included the unassisted game winner which resulted in a 4-1 PAL Victory over the Philadelphia Revolution,” said Coach Mike Kandrach.

13U: PAL JR Islanders’ Forward, Michael Kandrach dominated this week with 5 total points. In Sunday’s contest, Kandrach logged a 3 goal performance – including the GWG, which was unassisted. “Michael had a great weekend in the THF. Which was capped off with a 3 goal performance on Sunday 9/18 which included the unassisted game winner which resulted in a 4-1 PAL Victory over the Philadelphia Revolution,” said Coach Mike Kandrach.

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Age Level / Division: 14U
Team: Philadelphia Revolution Elite
Player:  Jack Gavaghan (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 3, Assists: 3

“Jack is our captain and helped lead our team to a 2-0-1 start.  He is a great representation of a Revolution player. Jack is a consistent competitor and a leader in our locker room,” said Coach Geoffrey Beauparlant.

14U: Jack Gavaghan (F) contributed 3 goals and 3 assists over 3 games for the Philadelphia Revolution Elite this week. “Jack is our captain and helped lead our team to a 2-0-1 start.  He is a great representation of a Revolution player. Jack is a consistent competitor and a leader in our locker room,” said Coach Geoffrey Beauparlant.

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Age Level / Division: 15U
Team: Team Maryland
Player: Quentin O’Connor (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 3 (2 GWG), Assists: 2

“Quentin was very creative and scored each game winning goal in our two wins this weekend. He was very strong on the puck and consistently generated scoring chances in both games. ,” said Coach Mike Donnellan.

15U: Scoring 2 of the 3 GWG this weekend, Quentin O’Connor finished his weekend with 5 points over 2 games. “Quentin was very creative and scored each game winning goal in our two wins this weekend. He was very strong on the puck and consistently generated scoring chances in both games. ,” said Coach Mike Donnellan.

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Age Level / Division: 16U
Team: Jersey Hitmen 
Player: Preston Baker  (G) – Games: 2, Goals Against: 2, Saves: 37/39 (1 Shutout)

“Preston Baker went 2-0 this weekend, with one shut out. He stopped 37 of 39 shots for a .948 save percentage,” said Coach Anthony Yelovich.

16U: Leading his team to a weekend sweep, Preston Baker (G) stopped 37 of the 39 shots he faced this weekend. The Hitmen goaltender recorded a shutout in one of Jersey’s two contests this weekend. “Preston Baker went 2-0 this weekend, with one shut out. He stopped 37 of 39 shots for a .948 save percentage,” said Coach Anthony Yelovich.

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Age Level / Division: 18U
Team: Esmark Stars
Player: Brody Simko (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 10, Assists: 4

“Simko scored 14 points (10 goals, 4 assists) in four games played … including 7 goals in a win over the Minnesota Grey Ducks,” said Coach Dave Kosick.

18U: Esmark’s Brody Simko (F) dominated through 4 games this weekend, netting double-digit goals (10) and 4 assists. The 14-point weekend by Simko was highlighted by a 7 goal performance again the Minnesota Grey Ducks. “Simko scored 14 points (10 goals, 4 assists) in four games played … including 7 goals in a win over the Minnesota Grey Ducks,” said Coach Dave Kosick.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

10U MAJOR
Patrick Seamens (G) – Revolution Elite
Cruz Asham (F) – PAL Jr. Islanders
Jake Degenfelder (G) – PAL Jr. Islanders
Benjamin Pitman (F) – NY Aviators
Rory Tracey (F) – Woodbridge Wolfpack

12U MINOR
Brendan Ehrlich (F) – PAL Jr. Islanders

12U MAJOR
Logan Green (D) – Revolution Elite

14U MINOR
Nathan Napolitano (G) – Woodbridge Wolfpack
Tyler Nevrotski (D) – Revolution Elite

14U MAJOR
Richard Shin (F) – Hartford Jr. Wolfpack
RJ Radtke (D) – Team Maryland
Umar Esenov (F) – Mercer Chiefs
Ari Sawits (F) – NY Aviators

15U PURE
Cam Lathrop (F) – Jersey Hitmen
Harrison Kloss (D) – Rockets Hockey Club
Christian Hubert (G) – NY Aviators
Parker Carrabba (F) – Atlantic Coast Academy

16U
Jack Bahrenberg (F) – PAL Jr. Islanders
Riley Richards (F) – Atlantic Coast Academy
Charlie Francis (G) – Potomac Patriots
Alex Morris (F) – NY Aviator s
Jake Baratta (F) – Jersey Hitmen

18U
Cooper Zullo (F) – Mercer Chiefs

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited to announce that the Amateur Hockey Report will be covering all ages of the THF during the 2022-2023 season. Amateur Hockey Report, entering their 22nd year, is one of the leading ‘unbiased’ sources for scouting with the biggest collection of scouted player reports and over 100,000 player profiles. Clients of AHR include the NHL, CHL, NCAA and many junior hockey programs. AHR covers U10 to U18 and juniors of all levels, not just elite players allowing all players exposure to every college and junior team. 

AHR will write player and team features for the Tier 1 Hockey Federation. Plus, THF players have the opportunity to register through AHR to read player reports on the players in the league. “Amateur Hockey Report is the premier scouting service for 10U-18U in the country, the THF is excited to work with AHR to ensure that all players are gaining the necessary exposure to assist them in their advanced goals and aspirations,” stated AHF Commissioner Tony Zasowski.

“The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is an innovative Tier 1 league with a bright future and AHR is excited to find the talent it holds and get those players exposure to the highest levels of the game,” said AHR owner Eric Krupka.

About Tier 1 Hockey Federation – The Tier 1 Hockey Federation provides elite-level competition through an unbalanced schedule among Tier 1 and elite clubs on the East Coast. The THF is managed by full-time professional staff and initially has over 100 elite or AAA teams from 9U-18U committed for its inaugural 2022-23 season. The THF brings together clubs from multiple leagues and states and is the only organization whose members operate franchises in the top junior hockey leagues in the US for NCAA Division I commitments: USHL, NAHL, NCDC and the top two junior hockey leagues for NCAA Division III commitments, the USPHL Premier Division and the Eastern Hockey League.