The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) is excited to launch the 2024-25 season with the highly anticipated Minnesota Showcase, taking place from September 13-15th in the Minneapolis area. This weekend event marks the first THF showcase of the season, offering an exciting opportunity for top-level competition as teams from across the nation converge to compete […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2024-25 regular season, starting today. This season boasts a remarkable lineup of 54 organizations and over 200 teams, ranging from 9U to 18U, demonstrating exceptional talent across the United States. While the majority of teams are concentrated along the East Coast, […]

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier I Hockey Federation (THF) have announced that Esmark Stars 18U AAA Hockey forward Jack Ammons has signed a United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) tender agreement with the Railers Junior Hockey Club. The 18-year-old forward from Raleigh, NC, recorded […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is proud to announce that 23 alumni of THF clubs received invites and participated in NHL Player Development Camps this off-season. What are NHL Player Development Camps? NHL Player Development Camps are annual events organized by NHL teams to help develop and evaluate young talent within their organization and potential […]

Three alum of THF Clubs heard their names called in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft on June 28th and 29th at the Sphere in Las Vegas.  Kamil Bednarik – F – Elk Grove, Ill.  The 61st overall pick in the second round by the New York Islanders spent a season playing for the New Jersey […]

Pittsburgh, PA – The Esmark Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier I Hockey Federation (THF) have announced that Esmark Stars 18U AAA Hockey forward Jackson Furman has signed a North American Hockey League (NAHL) tender agreement with the Minnesota Mallards. The 18-year-old forward from Westerville, OH, recorded 12 points (5 goals and 7 assists), in […]

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) have announced that Esmark Stars 16U AAA Hockey defenseman Talan Del Signore has signed a North American Hockey League (NAHL) tender agreement with the Minnesota Wilderness. “Talan is an extremely gifted player,” said Star’s U16 head coach, Yuri Krivokhija. […]

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) have announced that Esmark Stars 18U AAA Hockey forward Jacob Stock has signed a North American Hockey League (NAHL) tender agreement with the Watertown Shamrocks. “Jacob is one of those players with an instinct to be in the right […]

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier 1 Hockey Federation have announced that Esmark Stars 18U AAA Hockey forward Nathan Burlando has signed a North American Hockey League (NAHL) tender agreement with the Minnesota Mallards. “Nathan is a great addition for the Mallards,” said Star’s U18 head coach, Dave Kosick. […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) continues to demonstrate its prowess in developing top-tier hockey talent, as evidenced by the impressive representation in the 2024 North American Hockey League (NAHL) Draft. Held on Wednesday, June 12th, the draft saw a total of 40 THF players and alumni being selected, highlighting the federation’s role as a […]