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.
Fall/Winter Leagues
2025-26 JR Red Hawks
House League
The Flexible, Family-Friendly Hockey League
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.
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Make New Friends: Join a close-knit community where every player is welcomed, encouraged, and supported.
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Develop Skills: Gain confidence and improve on the ice with fun practices and real team play.
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Create Lasting Memories: Every season is filled with laughter, teamwork, and moments your child will cherish for years.
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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.
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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.
DIVISIONS
- U10: 2015-2016 birth years | REGISTER
- U12: 2013-2014 birth years | REGISTER
- U15: 2010 – 2012 birth years – non-checking division | REGISTER
Individual Entry Only
INCLUDES
- 18 Practices (1x per week)
- 18 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: September 15 – March 1 (tentative)
Evaluations on the week of September 15
Practices start the week of September 22
Games start the weekend of October 5
No Hockey: 11/24 – 11/30 & 12/22 – 1/1🕕 6:10 PM – 7:20 PM
**Further details will be available soon.
FEES:
Early Bird: $1,600 per player Register by 8/15/25
Deposit: $400 (non-refundable) Holds your spot
Payment Plan Option: $400 deposit, $400 on 9/15/25, balance by 10/15/25
Dedicated Goalies: 40% discount Apply through Hockey Director, Mike Liu
2024-25 JR Red Hawks House League Champs
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.
ROOKIE LEAGUE FALL
Mondays: 4:30pm | Saturdays 10am
Fall: September 8 – November 15
Winter:
Spring:
Mondays: 5:30pm | Saturdays 11:10am
Fall: September 8 – November 16
Winter:
Spring:
Middle School League
Program Details (2024-25)
For Middle School Aged Players
10 games, plus championship
13 minute stop time periods, championship TBD. Upper and Lower Divisions. Max of 12 teams.
Start date: December 1, 2024
Non-checking league
Age range is for players is current 6th – 8th graders only.
PLEASE NOTE: There may be games scheduled from 12/26/24 – 1/1/25
Price
$4,800 team fee Contact Mike Liu to register your team. [email protected]
If you would like to participate but do not have a team, please register for the MYHL for the Bantam Division!
2024-25 Champions:
Red Division: Montville
White Division: Paramus-Mahwah-Lyndhurst
2023-24 Champions:
Red Division: West Orange
White Division: Riverdell
Spring/Summer Leagues
2025 Spring Challenge Series
(INDIVIDUAL PLAYER REGISTRATIONS ONLY)
The Spring Challenge Series is exclusive to Montclair State Arena and we are proud to offer this for a 2nd season.
The Spring Challenge Series was created for INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS in order to offer some variety in skill development, create parity amongst the teams in a creative and fun atmosphere. It offers a variation on the original league format and allows players of all skill levels, to get creative and see the ice from different angles by using small area games to focus on tight spaces and better utilize their skills.
The Spring Challenge Series will begin on the week of 3/31/25 and run for 10 weeks, completing the series mid – late June. All teams will be coached by our dedicated and talented hockey coaching staff. Jerseys will be provided.
Skills clinics will run on Thursdays or Fridays, with games played on both Saturdays & Sundays (Mites – Bantams) through the duration of the season. Times are TBD.
MITES
- 10 Weeks (1 Skills Clinic & 1 Game/Week)
- 10 Skills Clinics on Thursdays or Fridays (Players will be assigned a day)
- 9 Cross-Ice Games
- 1 End of Season Jamboree Tournament
PRICE: $575/Player
SCS MITE REGISTRATIONS (2017 – 2019 Birth Years): REGISTER HERE
SQUIRTS – BANTAMS
- 10 Weeks (1 Skills Clinic & 1 Game/Week)
- 10 Skills Clinics on Thursdays or Fridays (Players will be assigned a day)
- Games on Saturdays & Sundays (Days will vary throughout the spring)
- 3 Cross-Ice Games
- 1 Cross-Ice Mini-Tournament
- 5 5v5 Full-Ice Games
- 1 Skills Competition to end Spring Season
PRICE: $640/Player; $385/Goalie
SCS SQUIRT REGISTRATION (2015 – 2016 Birth Years): REGISTER HERE
SCS PEEWEE REGISTRATION (2013 – 2014 Birth Years): REGISTER HERE
SCS BANTAM REGISTRATION (2011 – 2012 Birth Years): E-Mail Mike Liu (Hockey Director)
HIGH SCHOOL
- Current 8th – 11th Graders
- 10 Weeks (1 Session/Week)
- 3 Skills Clinics
- 3 3v3 Cross-Ice Games
- 4 Full-Ice Games
- Runs on Thursdays or Fridays ONLY
PRICE: $375/Player; $225/Goalie
SCS HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE
Maffei’s Mites Summer League
Thursdays: July 10 – August 29
For 8 and under, beginners and advanced this Mite League will keep your hockey player engaged and developing FUNdamental skills. Cross Ice. Full Equipment Required
EVALUATION DAY
📅 Thursday, July 10
🕕 6:10pm – 7:20pm
SUMMER PROGRAM – $375
🗓 7 Weeks: Thursdays: July 10 – August 29
🕕 6:10 PM – 7:20 PM
🎽 Jersey Included
👥 Head Coach: Nick Maffei
Questions? Contact Mike Liu – [email protected]
JR Redhawks Girls Summer Team
JULY 8 – AUGUST 26
Keep Her Skills Sharp with Our Girls Summer Hockey Team! This 8-week summer series focuses on building skills, drills, and team-based practices in a fun, supportive environment tailored to young female athletes. The summer wraps up with a mini tournament and exciting team games so she can put her new skills into action!
Whether your daughter wants to improve her skating, shooting, or teamwork, this program will help her stay confident and ready for the next season.
FREE EVALUATION
📅 Monday, June 23
🕕 6:20 PM – 7:20 PM
Evaluations will help us form teams based on age, skill, and interest.
If you can’t attend the evaluation, we recommend registering for the evaluation to still be considered!
AGE GROUPS
- U8: 2017–2019 Birth Years
- U10: 2015–2016 Birth Years
- U12: 2013–2014 Birth Years
SUMMER PROGRAM – $599 (If Selected)
🗓 8 Team Practices: Tuesdays, July 8 – August 26
🕕 6:10 PM – 7:10 PM
🎽 Includes: Team Jerseys, Socks, Helmet Stickers
🏆 End of Summer Tournament/Jamboree (3–4 Games)
👥 Coaches: Nick Maffei & Jasmine Thomas
FALL/WINTER SEASON
Runs September–February with games and practices
(Details to come!)
Questions? Contact Mike Liu – [email protected]
2025 Spring League
(TEAM ENTRIES ONLY)
League Divisions
| Division | Birth Years | Price |
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| U10 – Non-Checking. | 2015 – 2016 | $5,300 |
| U12 – Non-Checking. | 2013 – 2014 | $5,450 |
| U14 – Checking | 2011 – 2012 | $5,600 |
| High School | Current Grades 8 – 11 | $5,750 |
Key Program Features
- Upper & lower divisions (no T1 players in lower level)
- 12 game guarantee
- 2 half-ice practices per team
- Weeknight & weekend game scheduling
- April weeknight practices
- No playoff format
Important Dates
- Team Registration Opens: Friday, January 24th
- Team Registration Closes: Sunday, March 2nd
- Rosters Due: Monday, March 3rd
- Practices Begin: Monday, March 31st
- Games Start: Friday, April 4th
For more information please contact Mike Liu
Secure your team’s spot in this competitive spring league! Limited spaces available
Under the Direction of
Hockey Director
Liu has an extensive coaching history in the NJ area, including growing the Hockey in New Jersey program to one of the largest Hockey is for Everyone programs across the NHL. Before playing 4 years at West Virginia University, he was part of the 2003 Randolph State Championship team that was inducted into the New Jersey High School Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018.