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Youth Leagues

Youth Hockey Leagues

Montclair State Ice Arena offers hockey leagues and tournaments for all ages and skill levels throughout the year. From Northern New Jersey’s longest running spring league to our Rangers Rookie Series Cross Ice League, Montclair State Arena has a league for your child’s skill level. Check out our upcoming league schedule today.

2026-27 JR Red Hawks House League

The Flexible, Family-Friendly Hockey League
U10 – U15
U8 - NEW!
Perfect for busy families and kids with packed schedules, House League delivers all the excitement and skill development of hockey without tying up your entire weekend or straining your budget.
  • Make New Friends: Join a close-knit community where every player is welcomed, encouraged, and supported.
  • Develop Skills: Gain confidence and improve on the ice with fun practices and real team play.
  • Create Lasting Memories: Every season is filled with laughter, teamwork, and moments your child will cherish for years.
  • Low Commitment, High Reward: Enjoy the thrill of hockey with just one practice and one game a week—leaving plenty of time for family or other activities.
  • Affordable Fun: Less expensive than travel programs, House League opens the door for more families to enjoy the sport they love.
  • Give your child the complete hockey experience—friendship, learning, and fun, all with the balance your family needs.

U8 House League

New for 2026-2027!

  • Practices
  • Cross-Ice Games
  • Friends
  • Confidence
  • League Commissioner Nick Maffei
  • Limited spots available

INCLUDES

  • 12 Practices (Wednesdays 6:10 – 7:10pm)
  • 12 Cross-Ice Games (Sundays 7 – 8:10am)
  • Home & Away Jerseys & Socks
  • Helmet Stickers
  • Playoffs

WINTER SEASON

League Runs: Dec 2, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027

FEES:

  • League Fee: $1,350 per player
  • Deposit: $400 to hold your spot
  • Deposits are non-refundable

PAYMENT PLAN OPTION:

  • $400 deposit
  • $400 on 11/15/26
  • Balance by 12/15/26
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U10 – U15

DIVISIONS

  • U10: 2016-2017 birth years
  • U12: 2014-2015 birth years
  • U15: 2011 – 2013 birth years – non-checking division
  • Individual Entry Only

INCLUDES

  • 14 Practices (1x per week)
  • 14 Games, plus playoffs (Most games on Saturdays & Sundays, limited weekday games during normal practice slots)
  • Customized Home & Away Jerseys and Socks
  • Helmet Stickers

FALL/WINTER LEAGUE SCHEDULE

League Runs: Nov 2026 – Mar 2027
Evaluations: TBD November

Practices: 
U10: Monday 5:30 – 6:30pm or Wednesdays 6:20 – 7:20pm
U12: Thursdays 6:10 – 7:10pm or Fridays 6:20 – 7:20pm
U15: Wednesdays 7:20 – 8:20pm

**Further details will be available soon

FEES:

  • Standard: $1,799 per player
  • Dedicated Goalies: $1080 per goalie
  • Early Bird SPRING Discount: $199 per player Register by June 1, 2026*
  • Early Bird SUMMER Discount: $50 per player Register by August 15, 2026*
  • Deposit: $400 (non-refundable) Holds your spot
  • Payment Plan Option: $400 deposit, $400 on 10/1/26, balance by 11/1/26
  • Discounts will appear in the cart
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2025-2026 House League Champs

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Rangers Rookie League

Play the Game! Now that your child has the basics covered, let’s take it up a notch! Each player will have the chance to put their skills to the test in a fun and competitive environment. Participants ages 5-10 years will learn the basic game and team concepts, plus, they will build important characteristics on and off the ice: teamwork, responsibility, and respect. Once a week, for 10 weeks, your child will have the opportunity to play games led by Rangers staff. It is a fun way to meet new teammates and play some hockey!

Your $395 league fee includes:

  • 1 game and 1 practice session a week per 10-week season
  • No long distance travel as all games are hosted at your local rink
  • Guest coaching appearances from NYR Alumni and access to special events
  • Junior Rangers team jersey (limited to your first registration)

Format:

The league has been designed to offer families an experience for recreational players. Each week consists of 1 hour of games and 1 practice session per week led by the Rangers Hockey Development Team.

Questions about the New York Junior Rangers Rookie League program?
Please contact the New York Junior Rangers Learn to Play team directly for assistance with registration, eligibility, or program-specific questions.

ASK THE JUNIOR RANGERS

UPCOMING 2026-2027 LEAGUE SESSIONS

Mondays: 5:40pm | Saturdays 11:10am

  • Winter: November 21 - February 6
  • Spring: February 8 - April 24
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Middle School League

Program Details

Competitive league play for 6th, 7th and 8th grade teams, with Upper and Lower Divisions designed to provide an appropriate level of competition throughout the season.

LEAGUE STRUCTURE

  • Upper & Lower Divisions
  • 10 Games + Championship Game
  • 13 minute stop time periods, championship TBD. Upper and Lower Divisions.
  • Non-checking league
  • Fridays (7:30pm, 8:30pm) *
  • Saturdays (8:00pm, 8:10pm) *
  • Sundays (7:00pm, 7:10pm, 8:30pm)  * 
  • These are consistent slots – additional times may be scheduled as needed 

ROSTERS

  • Maximum 25 players
  • Open to 6th, 7th & 8th graders
  • No Tier 1 (AAA) players permitted in the Lower Division
  • Players may not be double rostered
  • All rosters are subject to league approval
  • Coaches and managers must be rostered and include SafeSport documentation
  • Roster template will be provided
  • Final rosters due November 25 at 12PM

Winter Season

FEES:

  • Season: November 29–March (tentative)
  • Team Fee: $5,000
  • Deposit: $2,500 due October 1
  • Balance $2,500 due November 1
  • Deposits are non-refundable
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2024-25 Champions:

Red Division: Montville
White Division: Paramus-Mahwah-Lyndhurst
Red Division: West Orange
White Division: Riverdell

2026 Spring Girls Jr Red Hawks

U8 & U10 Division (2016 & Younger)
Build confidence. Learn the game. Play together. 🏒 The Spring Girls Jr Red Hawks program is designed to give young players a fun, supportive environment to develop skills and gain real game experience. With a mix of practices and cross-ice games, players will continue to build fundamentals while learning how to play as a team.
  • Season Details
  • Season Dates: May 4 – June 13

Season Structure

  • Jersey provided prior to first game
  • 5 Practices Mondays | 6:50 PM – 7:50 PM | May 4 – June 8 (No session May 25)
  • 5 Cross-Ice Games Saturdays | 8:50 AM – 10:00 AM | May 9 – June 13 (No games May 23)

Program Focus

  • Skating and puck control
  • Game awareness and positioning
  • Team play and confidence building
  • Introduction to structured game situations

Who It’s For

Girls in the U8 & U10 age groups (2016 birth year & younger) looking to continue developing their skills in a positive, team-focused environment.

Get your player on the ice this spring and building confidence through real game play.

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Spring Challenge Series

Spring Challenge Series is Back — And Better Than Ever!

The Spring Challenge Series returns for U8 through Highschool, giving players the opportunity to stay sharp, compete, and continue developing through structured practices and competitive games this spring.

Players U8–U15 will skate at Montclair State University Ice Arena, keeping the energy high and the competition strong all season long. Highschool Division will be played at Clary Anderson Arena. (High School division details coming soon)

Whether your player is building confidence, preparing for next season, or simply loves being on the ice, the Spring Challenge Series delivers meaningful reps, great competition, and a strong finish to the hockey year.

U8 – U15

  • Evaluations: March 28
  • Season: April 10 – June 14
  • Location: Montclair State Arena
  • Fee: $525 player | $315 goalie
  • Jerseys provided
  • 8 Practices + 8 Games
  • Semi-Finals & Championship (U8 concludes with Jamboree)
  • No games Memorial Day Weekend
  • Full division details available via Finnly registration link

Highschool

  • Season: April 14 – May 13
  • Location: Clary Anderson Arena
  • Lead Coach: Nick Maffei
  • Fee: $399
  • Jerseys provided
  • 5 Practices + 5 Games
  • Current 8th – 11th Graders
  • 5 Weeks of skills clinics, game situations & full ice games with referees

Division

Birth Years

Evaluation Time (3/28)

Practices

Games
Registration
U8
2018 & under
8:30-9:50am
Wed or Thu 6:20pm
Sat 7:40am or Sun 7:30am + Weekdays in June*

Register

U10
2016-2017
1:30-2:40pm
Tue or Wed 7:30pm
Fri 6:20pm + Sun 8:40/8:50am + Weekdays in June*

Register

U12
2014-2015
2:50-4:00pm
Thu or Fri 7:30pm
April: Sat 4:10pm / Sun 4:40pm • May–June: Sat 3:00pm / Sun 3:30pm*

Register

U15
2011-2013
4:10-5:20pm
Tue or Wed 8:40pm
April: Sat 5:30pm / Sun 6:00pm • May–June: Sat 4:20pm / Sun 4:50pm*

Register

HS
Grades 8 – 11
–
Tue 7:00pm
Wed 7:10pm

Register

*Plus weekdays in June

Middle School League

Program Details

For Middle School Aged Players

  • 10 games, plus championship
  • 13 minute stop time periods, championship TBD. Upper and Lower Divisions.
  • Max of 12 teams.
  • Non-checking league
  • Age range is for players is current 6th – 8th graders only.

2024-25 Champions:

Red Division: Montville
White Division: Paramus-Mahwah-Lyndhurst
Red Division: West Orange
White Division: Riverdell

Rangers Girls League

  • Join the Junior Rangers Girls Hockey League — an empowering, fun, and competitive program designed to help young female athletes build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love for the game.
Participants will learn the basic game and team concepts, plus, they will build important characteristics on and off the ice: teamwork, responsibility, and respect.
Twice a week, for 10 weeks, your child will have the opportunity to practice and play full-ice games led by Rangers staff. It is a fun way to meet new teammates and play some hockey!
Whether your player is stepping onto the ice for the first time or building on previous experience, the Junior Rangers Girls League is the perfect next step after Learn to Play.

Exclusive New York Rangers Benefits for Registered Players*

  • Skate at Madison Square Garden
  • All registered players are entered for a chance to skate at MSG during Women’s Empowerment Night in March (85% attendance required).
  • Rangers Leadership Award
  • Players with perfect attendance receive a custom Rangers nameplate, exclusive gift item, and gift bag.
  • MSG Training Center Experience
  • Teams maintaining 85% attendance earn a special experience with Rangers female ambassadors and a feature on Rangers social media.
  • Whether your player is new to hockey or continuing her development, this league emphasizes skill-building, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence.

Your $395 session fee includes

  • Per season: 1 game a week and 1 practice a week
  • Regional Travel Program – combination of 5 home and 5 away games
  • This region consists of 4 teams: Bridgewater, Palisades, and 2 Montclair teams
  • Junior Rangers jersey

2026-2027 GIRLS LEAGUE

  • Mondays: 6:50pm | Sundays: 9:50am
  • Fall:
  • Winter:
  • Spring:
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REACH OUT

NEED MORE INFO?

We’re excited to assist you with any inquiries you may have! Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Hockey Director.