HYHA Travel Hockey
Development Model
HYHA utilizes the USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM) and our program focus is on player development & enhancing all aspects of a players game. In addition to using USAH's ADM we further enhance that model by specializing in the hard and soft hockey skills. Through high volume, quality ice touches, players can expect to grow the hard skills at the base of hockey development (skating, shooting, etc). Through our program's unique model players will develop hockey IQ and the habits that will help them achieve greater success as they progress.
Our coaches are made up of former players from all different levels & experience, and our program is structured to allow our players to grow off the ice in addition to on ice development.
HYHA has competitive teams in all age brackets each year, families of each age bracket can expect:
- Access to the top coaches in CT. Our coaches understand the game & are here to help mentor players both on and off of the ice.
- Team practices twice a week as well as 2 weekly games.
- Weekly skills sessions through our vendor partnerships.
- Enhanced goalie work & ice time for our goalies.
- Saturday Home Game Day each weekend.
- Tournaments, both CHC and out of state, each year.
Season Overview
Ages
We currently have travel teams in all USA hockey age divisions, from 8U (Mites) to 14U (Bantams) as well as additional offerings through our DHS Partnership.
When
Tryouts are held at the end of the prior year regular season.
The season itself begins in September and runs through March dependent on CHC State Tournament dates.
Where
Practices and home games are held at the Louis Astorino Rink in Hamden
595 Mix Ave
Hamden CT 06514
Practices
Players will have team practices twice (2) per week with an additional day of skills provided by our skills partner. Goalies also have an additional day of goalie skills.
Games
Home games are each Saturday in Hamden & away games are Sunday. Teams usually play 45-50 games depending on age & skill level. Higher level teams will push into the 50-60 area.
Saturday Game Day
New to the HYHA program? Saturdays are HYHA home game day - starting with our Mites and moving all the way through Bantams. Start the day early and cheer on your friends.
Tournaments
Our HYHA league tournament & the CHC State Tournament are included. In addition teams usually look to add 2-3 additional tournaments throughout the year.
Jerseys
HYHA Jerseys are required and can be purchased after tryouts.
2024-2025
2024-25 HYHA Travel Hockey
Registration for Tryouts
08U Mites - $75
10U Squirt, 12U Peewee, 14U Bantam - $100
DHS & 15U, 16U, 18U Midgets Collected later
DHS Girls 12U & 14U - $100
15U, 16U, 18U Midgets - $100
Once registered your players can participate in HYHA's Travel tryouts.