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, […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation continues to expand its national footprint with the addition of Nest Hockey Academy, set to join the league for the 2026-27 season. Based in Wesley Chapel, Florida, Nest Hockey Academy brings a rapidly growing presence in the southern hockey landscape, focused on elite development, high-performance training, and advancing players to […]

A major milestone has been reached for the Woodbridge Wolfpack and the Tier 1 Hockey Federation, as two of its top players have earned spots on one of the most prestigious development programs in the world. Deverin Warner and Chase Schulberger have officially been named to the USA Hockey National Team Development Program U17 Team […]