Are you ready to play the worlds fastest and most exciting team sport?
AZ Ice has adult/youth ice hockey programs and leagues for players at every level. We have hundreds of adult and youth hockey players. Whether you're new or looking to play at an elite level, there's a program or league here for you.
Here are a few programs we have to offer.
Youth Hockey
Stick Time
Pick-Up Hockey
Private Instruction
Little Howlers Introductory program
American Development Model for Youth and Adult
Try Hockey For Free
Learn to Play Hockey
Camps and Clinics
YOUTH HOCKEY
OUR YOUTH HOCKEY PROGAMS
Little Howlers is an on-ice youth hockey program hosted in cooperation with the Arizona Coyotes Hockey Development Program, the National Hockey League, USA Hockey, and local hockey rinks.
For an incredibly low cost of $250 each child receives a set of equipment (including skates) to keep.
Try Hockey For Free is designed to provide kids ages 4 to 14 that don't have a team, the opportunity to try hockey in a FUN, safe environment with trained coaching staff for free.
Youth and Adult House Hockey Leagues teaches all aspects of the game of hockey! Skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, and competing! The USA Hockey ADM program emphasizes skill development and FUN!!!!!
Travel Hockey is designed for players who are just beginning their journey in playing hockey. Adult ADM is for players who are just starting out and want to improve their skills so they can play in our Adult Leagues.
All-Age Sticktimes sessions are available for a skater to come out and work on their stick handling and skating drills. This is the perfect atmosphere to work on skating, stick handling and anything else you desire. Games/ scrimmages will be prohibited on this ice, strictly practice sessions.
Hockey Camps are available for the players that would like to come out and join one of our hockey schools. Please call or email for more information.
We are happy to announce
Power Skating for Hockey
Classes are Wednesdays from 5-5:45pm.
Power Skating coaches are Alexeia Gorecki and Lovina Hermez.
COACHES
Alexeia Gorecki
Power Skating Instructor
These classes are for intermediate to advanced skaters. If unsure about level, please ask Bob Platt, Kristin Cowan, or Sean Wirtz for an evaluation. For beginner skaters, check out our Learn to Skate classes!
Full gear is required, and sticks will be sometimes used but not always. Cost is $15 per class. You can sign up for one or multiple classes at the same time.
It is highly encouraged to pre-register in advance online or at Guest Services. Class sizes are limited, and we can't guarantee availability for signing up at the door.
ARIZONA PREP HOCKEY LEAGUE
AZ Ice Gilbert and Peoria are happy to announce our 2023 Arizona Prep Hockey League for players 14 to 18. 2005 Birth year and younger. The pur-pose of the league is to offer players a competitive league during the spring summer months. Teams will be selected with a post evaluation draft.
What's Included:Gilbert Up To 10 Teams.
Peoria Up To 8 Teams
17 Ice Touches
1 Evaluation
3 Team Practices/Skills Clinics
10 Regular Season Games
End Of Season Playoffs
USA Hockey Rules Including:
Checking
Jerseys Included (no socks)
Most Games Played Sundays
Create a DaySmart account below. Once you have your account register for AZPHL today.
All players must be registered with USA Hockey when registering for the league.
(NO EXCEPTIONS)
AZ Ice staff team coaches will draft teams after evaluation. Teams will be selected to promote equal competition.
Evaluations April 2.
Registration opens online or in person March 7.
April 2 A through L 5:40 PM
April 2 M through Z 7:00 PM.
CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION
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GILBERT
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PEORIA
START HERE FOR AGES 2-6
Cubs hockey is an instructional program for beginner hockey players to teach the fundamentals of the game: stick handling puck control, passing shooting and teamwork.
Required gear: Hockey helmet with cage, hockey stick, hockey gloves, elbow pads, shin guards, and any jersey/socks. Chest protectors and hockey pants are not required.
Schedule: Saturdays 9:45-10:15am
START HERE FOR AGES 3-6
Pre-requisites: Cubs or Try Hockey for Free + coach recommendationMini Mites is an intermediate program that allows skaters to improve their skills and begin playing half-ice games. Mini Mites is a pre-requisite for youth hockey league for players in this age group.
Required gear: Hockey helmet with cage, hockey stick, hockey gloves, elbow pads, shin guards, chest protector, hockey pants, and any jersey/socks.
Schedule: Wednesdays 5:10- 6:10pm and Saturdays 10:25-11:25am.
START HERE FOR AGES 7-16
Initiation is an a doctorate program for beginning hockey players that teaches the fundamentals of the sport. Initiation is a prerequisite for the youth hockey league players in this age group.
Required gear: Hockey helmet with cage, hockey stick, hockey gloves, elbow pads, shin guards, and any jersey/socks. Chest protectors and hockey pants are not required.
Schedule: Saturdays 9:15-10:15am
Join our Youth Hockey League
If you have gone through one or more of our intro programs then you are ready for the Youth House league! Register here for the current session. (add link to DaySmart). The Fall/Winter league runs from October to April and the summer league runs from June to Sept. General practice and game times are as follows:
8U - Mites - ages 6-8 - Practices held on Mondays, Games on Saturdays
10U - Squirts - ages 9-10 - Practices held on Wed or Fri, Games on Saturdays
12U - Peewee - ages 11-12 - Practices held on Mon or Fri, Games on Saturdays
16U - Bantam and Midget combined - ages 13-16 - Practices held on Mon or Fri, Games on Saturdays
(subject to change during special events - you will get schedule updates after you register through DaySmart):
Arizona Hockey Union Travel Hockey The Arizona Hockey Union is a youth hockey organization that operates under the non-profit 501 3 c charter of the Arizona Hockey Clubs, Inc.
Our Mission is to promote long-term growth and development of youth ice hockey players through administering both a developmental and competitive hockey program serving the entire Valley.
Our principal purpose is to provide young athletes the opportunity to participate and develop in a positive hockey environment by offering; high-quality coaching, practice and skill development, and exposure to advanced competition through participation in high-caliber games and tournaments.
The Arizona Hockey Union also sets itself apart as a program of choice as we are proud supporters of families that have financial constraints that might affect children’s participation in the sport. Our scholarship program historically provides more than $25,000 annually in direct assistance, which is made possible by funds raised by our Arizona Hockey Club tournaments and special events.