The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is proud to congratulate Atlantic Coast Academy forward Samuel Courtemanche on his commitment to Yale University, where he will continue his academic and athletic career with the Bulldogs. Courtemanche put together an outstanding 2025-26 campaign with Atlantic Coast Academy, appearing in 65 games and recording 72 points. His strong offensive […]

Former Palmyra Black Knights head coach Patrick Jarrett is heading back home as the newest assistant coach of the Soo Greyhound in the Ontario Hockey League.  Jarrett returns to the OHL after spending time with the Hamilton Bulldogs from 2018-2020 as an assistant coach. The Sault Ste. Marie native had an illustrious playing career, highlighted […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation continues to solidify its place as one of the premier development leagues in youth hockey, as players with THF club experience were selected 76 times across the 2026 junior hockey draft season. From the Canadian Hockey League’s Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League, and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League drafts […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is proud to congratulate Atlantic Coast Academy alum Maksim Sokolovskii on being selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, taking another major step in his hockey journey. Sokolovskii’s selection marks another milestone for both Atlantic Coast Academy and the THF, showcasing the Federation’s continued ability to […]

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, […]