Established in 2022, the Hamden Road Dogs program serves as an advanced developmental pathway for 08U Mite players prepared to transition to full-ice hockey. Operating alongside Hamden Youth Hockey Association’s (HYHA) Mite Program this initiative is tailored for athletes seeking to enhance their full-ice hockey awareness in preparation for advancing to 10U Squirt teams or higher-level Mite programs.

The Road Dogs program offers a structured 10-20 game schedule, emphasizing critical skills such as positioning and transitional play, which are challenging to develop in cross-ice formats. This focused curriculum is designed to foster comprehensive hockey development and readiness for competitive play.