8U Program
Hyland Hills Hockey Association offers a premier 8U development program for beginning hockey players. This program is for players who turn 8 during this calendar year, or younger, and have some skating ability.
HHHA follows the recommended USA Hockey ADM (American Development Model) program. Under this model HHHA offers three levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Do you offer an 8U girls program?
We have many girls who play in our 8U program but we do not currently offer all girls teams. There are however opportunities throughout the season for our 8U girls to participate in all girl events and friendlies with other area associations.
Are there goalies in 8U?
Goalies are introduced at the intermediate level and continue in the advanced level. All players in those levels will have the opportunity to try goaltending. The beginner level teams do not have goalies.
What equipment is needed?
In addition to hockey skates, full protective equipment is required to play ice hockey, Learn More
Season Length
The 8U program begins in September with Skills Development and Evaluation Sessions, followed by team placement in October. The season runs through February.
2024-25 SEASON OVERVIEW
Friendlies (Games)
November 15, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Jag Jam - President's Day Weekend
(Intermediate and Advanced Teams Only)
February 14-16, 2025
Practices & Games
Beginners will have ice twice on the weekends, Intermediate will have ice 3 times a week and Advanced will have ice 4 times a week.
Teams will play a series of Jamborees throughout the season.
Jerseys
Hyland Game Jerseys (Home/White and Away/Black) are loaned to players once they are placed on a team.
Parents are responsible for purchasing a set of game socks (White/Home, Black/Away) which are available at the Ice Centre Pro Shop.