The Tier 1 Hockey Federation Playoffs have delivered two incredible weekends of competition so far, with elite teams battling through intense semifinal matchups and championship showdowns across multiple age divisions. From dramatic finishes to dominant performances, the road to a THF championship has already produced unforgettable moments — and with one more weekend still to come, the excitement is far from over.
Weekend #1: Champions Crowned in the Older Divisions
Playoff action began with the 13U through 18U divisions, where some of the league’s top programs battled through deep semifinal fields to reach the championship stage.
In 13U, the bracket featured powerhouse programs including Rockets Hockey Club, Jersey Hitmen, Woodbridge Wolfpack, and the Connecticut Jr. Rangers. After a strong semifinal push, Rockets Hockey Club advanced to the final where they faced the Woodbridge Wolfpack in a hard-fought championship matchup. When the final horn sounded, Rockets Hockey Club emerged victorious, capturing the 13U THF Championship.
The 14U division brought another stacked field with SeaCoast Performance Academy, PBK, Woodbridge Wolfpack, and Mount St. Charles battling in the semifinals. After intense semifinal games, SeaCoast Performance Academy advanced to the championship and ultimately claimed the 14U title, finishing an impressive playoff run.
At 15U, the semifinals saw Woodbridge Wolfpack face the Pittsburgh Stars, while Mount St. Charles squared off in the opposite bracket. The championship game came down to Mount St. Charles vs. Woodbridge, with Mount St. Charles rising to the occasion to secure the 15U THF Championship.
The 16U division delivered another round of elite competition, with semifinal matchups featuring Mount St. Charles vs. Woodbridge Wolfpack and SeaCoast vs. Atlantic Coast Academy. In the end, Atlantic Coast Academy powered through the bracket and defeated Woodbridge Wolfpack in the final to claim the 16U championship.
The oldest division, 18U, featured high-level battles as Atlantic Coast Academy faced Team Maryland in one semifinal while Flyers Elite (BBNA) took on the Elmira Aviators in the other. The championship game ultimately came down to Team Maryland vs. Elmira, where Team Maryland delivered a championship performance to capture the 18U THF title.
Weekend #2: The Next Generation Takes the Stage
The following weekend shifted the spotlight to the younger divisions, where rising stars competed for their own THF championships.
The 9U championship featured the top-seeded Rockets Hockey Club facing the Woodbridge Wolfpack, with the Rockets continuing their dominant postseason run to secure the 9U championship banner.
In the 9U Silver Division, teams battled through semifinals featuring Mercer Chiefs vs. Red Bank Generals and NY Dynamo vs. Palmyra Black Knights. After advancing through the bracket, Mercer Chiefs faced Palmyra Black Knights in the championship game and claimed the 9U Silver title.
The 10U division delivered exciting semifinal matchups with PAL taking on Mid Fairfield and Flyers Elite facing the CT Chiefs. The championship game came down to Mid Fairfield vs. Flyers Elite, where Flyers Elite skated away with the 10U THF Championship.
In the 10U Silver division, Connecticut Jr. Rangers squared off with the NJ Rockets in the championship game, with the CT Jr. Rangers emerging victorious to claim the Silver banner.
The 11U bracket featured strong semifinal matchups between Woodbridge Wolfpack and NY Dynamo as well as PAL Jr. Islanders vs. Philadelphia Revolution Elite. In the final, Philadelphia Revolution Elite delivered a standout performance to capture the 11U championship.
The 11U Silver division saw Jersey Hitmen face Mercer Chiefs and Flyers Elite take on the CT Jr. Rangers in the semifinals before Jersey Hitmen and Flyers Elite met in the championship. The Jersey Hitmen secured the win to take home the 11U Silver title.
Finally, the 12U Silver championship featured Revolution Elite vs. CT Chiefs, with the CT Chiefs claiming the 12U Silver championship after a strong performance.
One More Weekend to Go
With two thrilling playoff weekends in the books, the stage is now set for the final chapter of the 2026 THF Playoffs. This coming weekend, the 12U championship divisions will hit the ice to determine the last champions of the season and close out an unforgettable postseason run.
The road to the banner continues — and the final weekend promises even more elite competition, dramatic moments, and championship hockey.