The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is proud to congratulate Brian Sherry, Head Coach of the Biggby Coffee AAA Hockey 18U team, on being named the next head coach of the Odessa Jackalopes of the North American Hockey League.  Sherry takes the next step in an accomplished coaching career after spending the past 11 seasons leading the Meijer/Biggby AAA Hockey programs, where he built […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation continues to showcase its commitment to player development, with 21 current THF players selected in the 2025 North American Hockey League Futures and Entry Drafts. The NAHL is one of the premier junior hockey leagues in North America and serves as a proven route to NCAA hockey and beyond. The […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is proud to announce that the Springfield Aces will join the THF beginning in the 2026-27 season, bringing one of Western Massachusetts’ growing youth hockey organizations into the league’s competitive landscape. Based out of Springfield, Massachusetts, the Aces have continued to build a strong foundation centered around player development, high-tempo […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation was well represented on junior hockey’s biggest stage this weekend as 21 alumni of THF teams competed in the 2026 Robertson Cup Final Four, highlighted by the Maryland Black Bears capturing the Robertson Cup Championship. Leading the way was former Team Maryland standout Harrison Smith, who was named Robertson Cup […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation reached a new milestone on the national stage this week, as its member programs combined for a record-setting 37 selections across Phase I and Phase II of the United States Hockey League Draft, held May 4-5. This marks the most USHL Draft picks in league history for the THF, further […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is proud to announce that guest team registration is now officially open for the 2026-27 Showcase Series. Each season, THF Showcases provide a premier platform for elite competition, bringing together top Tier 1 programs from across the country to compete on the national stage. With high-level matchups, strong organizational representation, […]