Youth Hockey
Youth Hockey – Montclair State University Ice Arena

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Youth Hockey Instruction

For those hockey players who are ready to take their game to the next level or who want to improve their skills to make their next team, Montclair State Ice Arena offers all types of skills clinics throughout the year for players to improve. From power skating and shooting clinics to goalie clinics and stickhandling clinics, Montclair State Ice Arena has a program to enhance your hockey skills. Check out one of the classes on our schedule that are taught by our highly trained professional coaching staff.

 

HOCKEY INSTRUCTION

RANGERS LEARN TO PLAY PROGRAM (10 and under)- Fall, Winter, Spring  2022-23

Your program fee includes:

  • Free full set of equipment, including skates, for first time Learn to Play participants – This includes participation in a USA Hockey sanctioned program.
  • Family-friendly schedule with 10 weeks of 1-hour sessions
  • Professional instruction alongside Rangers staff
  • Special appearances by Rangers Alumni
  • 40 plus premier community rink partner locations across the Tri-State area

If you do not sign-up for your session of Learn to Play two-weeks prior to the start date of your session then we can’t guarantee you will receive your equipment before the first practice.

GET MORE INFO & REGISTER


Learn to Play Hockey for ages 11 and up (including adults) SPRING Session 2024

For players that want to Learn to Play &  “Want to be” Recreational player, this program will work on the basic skills of skating, stick-handling and shooting. Sessions will include game situations as a way to teach players to excel at the next level!

Full equipment required.

Fridays   4/19/24 through 6/21/24

5:10pm – 6:10pm

11 years old and up – Players will be divided up by age and skill level.

ALSO OPEN TO ADULTS!! 

$299 for all 10 weeks.

REGISTER

GIRLS TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE!   

Join us this fall for Girls Try Hockey for Free Weekend this October 8th at 10am!

This Try Hockey for Free is designed for girls with little or no prior skating experience, open for ages 5-14. This 1-day session at community rink partners in the tri-state area will feature professional female hockey players teaching young players the basics along with the Rangers Hockey Development Team! The session includes free rental skates and loaner equipment and a post-skate meet & greet with our talent onsite. The program is limited to 65 participants and space is filled by a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants will also be able to register for the Girls Hockey League on site!

REGISTER NOW!


ALL GIRLS Learn to Play Hockey w/the N.Y. Rangers!

Introductory Skating and Hockey Program – Mondays from 6:30pm-7:30pm

Season:Winter 2023

Mondays 6:50-7:50pm

Starts: Nov 27, 2023
Minimum age:5 years old
Maximum age:10 years old
REGISTER
Individual Fees $295.00

Equipment included for first-timers!




ROBBY GLANTZ On-Ice Power Skating, Speed with the Puck, Technique Training & So Much More!

Including:

  • Perfect Skating Posture                     
  • Forward Stride Techniques
  • Breakaway Speed with and without the Puck
  • Resistance Training with Leashes
  • Wide Legs Moves & Puck Protection
  • Stickhandling Skills
  • “Crosby” Stops & “Ovechkin” Starts
  • Backward Stride Techniques
  • Forward & Backward Lateral Crossovers & Moves
  • Turning with Acceleration & Power
  • Transition Moves & Tight Turns
  • OverSpeed Training with our World Famous Bungie Cords!
  • And So Much More!!!

Spring 2024 Session:
Ice Arena:  Montclair State Ice Arena

Dates:  March 15, 16 & 17, 2024 (Fri, Sat & Sun)
Total On-Ice:  6 Hours

Times:

Fri: 5:00-7:10 pm

Sat 8:20-10:00 am

Sun: 4:30-7:00 pm

 

$415 per skater

SOLD OUT! To get on the wait list email Mike Liu at MLiu@montclairstatearena.com

Squirt/Pee Wee SKILLS SKILLS SKILLS w/Liu

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS – March 12, 14, 19, 21 

6:10 – 7:10pm

Need that extra push for tryouts? Sharpen your skating, stick-handling, shooting and small area games so you’re peaking for the scouts!  For all Squirt & Pee Wee birth years (2012-2015)

$200 for all 4 sessions!  REGISTER

$55 walk on if space is available.


Maffei’s Mites March Mini Camp

SATURDAYS March 16 & 23

7:50am – 9:50am

Join Coach Nick for 2 hours each week of mini camp! We will work on stick-handling, puck control, skating and shooting! Groups will be broken up and play cross ice games to finish each session!

$140 for both sessions     REGISTER

$80 Walk on if space is available.


Maffei’s Mites Pre-Tune Up Clinic

MONDAY, March 25, 2024

6:10 – 7:10pm

Skate like Connor McDavid and other NHL stars in an obstacle course-based format that encourages creativity, puck control, acceleration and quick changes of direction.

$45 per player     REGISTER

$55 walk on if space is available.


Checking/Contact w/Liu

TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS  – APRIL 2,3,9,10

6:20 – 7:20pm

For first year Bantam through Midget players, this clinic is designed to teach and educate checking and body contact! Players will learn how to safely and efficiently give and receive checks, angle and strengthen body positioning in both drills and game situations.

$200 for all 4 sessions     REGISTER

$55 walk on if space is available.

Girls Spring Clinic w/ Shelly Picard

Mondays 6:30pm – 7:30pm

May 6 – June 17 (no 5/27, Memorial Day)

$300 for all 6 Sessions

$55/walk-on (if space is available)

Mites  – Peewees, Bantams reach out to Mike Liu

REGISTER

This six-week skills clinic will focus on fundamental skills to help improve players’ skating, shooting, passing, and stickhandling.  These clinics are designed for all skill levels to help players improve their individual skills this off-season.   Clinics will run in station-based format to maximize puck touches and repetitions.  We will use small area games to implement skills while also teaching concepts such as puck support, passing lanes, and body contact.

ABOUT SHELLY PICARD   

Shelly Picard is an assistant coach with Long Island University’s Women’s Hockey team and recently named to USA Hockey’s staff for the IIHF u-18 Women’s World Championship team.  Prior to coaching at LIU, she was an assistant coach at Princeton University.  Shelly played professionally for the Metropolitan Riveters and played Division I college hockey at Harvard University.  She also played with Team USA at the 2014 Olympics and competed in 5 World Championships.

Maffei’s Mites Spring Break Clinic

MON, TUE, WED, April 1, 2, 3, 2024

8:40 – 9:40am

Take advantage of Spring break by working on your skills in small area games and situational battle drills!

$120 per player     REGISTER

$45 walk on if space is available.


Precision Puck Spring Break Clinics with Adam Carlo

Elevate your game with our elite hockey training clinic, specializing in stickhandling, puck control, and shooting skills. Join us to sharpen your techniques, gain a competitive edge, and unleash your full potential on the ice. Don’t miss out – sign up now and dominate the game!

 

Mon, Tue, Wed April 1, 2, 3:  2024 

9:50am – 11:00am

$150  for all 3 Sessions,

$55/Walk-on if space is available

REGISTER



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.

MONTCLAIR YOUTH HOCKEY LEAGUE’S 2024 SPRING CHALLENGE SERIES 

The Spring Challenge Series is exclusive to Montclair State Arena and we are proud to offer this exciting new hockey program!

The Spring Challenge Series for 2024 was created in order to offer some variety for the full year hockey players, 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 April 1, 2024 and run for 10 weeks, completing the series mid – late June, 2024.  All teams will be coached by our dedicated and talented hockey coaching staff. Jerseys will be provided.

Skills clinics/practice & Game dates/times are subject to change, however we will strive to be consistent.  Please note, we will work around travel hockey tryouts weeks so as not to conflict for players.


MITES

8 Years and under (2016-2018) will be challenged by our twice per week league series. The Mite Format will consist of once per week skills sessions for 10 weeks, plus 9 weeks of cross ice games and will end on week 10 with a round robin jamboree!

$549 per player    REGISTER


 

SQUIRTS – BANTAMS

9-14 year olds (birth years 2010-2015) will be challenged by our twice per week league series. The Squirt through Bantam Format will consist of once per week skills clinics and/or team practices (Bantam level will include intro to checking clinics) for 10 weeks plus 3 weeks of 3v3 cross ice games, 1 week of pond hockey style tournament at the conclusion of the 3v3, then 5 weeks of 5v5 regular full ice games, and ending the season with an exciting skills competition!                                  SQUIRT REGISTRATION

$615 per player                                       PEE WEE REGISTRATION

$370 per goalie                                       BANTAM REGISTRATION


HIGH SCHOOL

For those players currently in 8th grade and Freshman – Juniors in high school (no graduating seniors), this challenge will meet once per week for 10 weeks. The first three weeks will be high intensity skills clinics, followed by three weeks of 3v3 play, and finishing off with four weeks of 5v5 regular full ice games!

WE ARE SOLDOUT!!!
The 2024 MSU Arena High School Spring Challenge Series is currently on a waitlist. If space becomes available, we will reach out to you on a first come, first serve basis. Click the link below to reserve a spot on the waitlist.

MSU Arena Spring League

(Team Entry Only)

The 2024 MSUA Spring League will consist of 2 practices (in April – Monday through Friday with start times between 5pm & 8:40pm) that will be shared ice between two teams, and 12 league games.

If you would like additional practice slots, there will be a limited number of slots available for purchase through our Hockey Director, Mike Liu at 973-655-5808.

Games will be played both on week days and weekends.  Start times Monday through Friday will be 6pm or later.  Weekend game slots will be as follows:

U10: start times between 7am – 10:50am

U12: start times between 10:50am – 4pm

U14: start times between 2pm – 7pm

High School: start times between 4:30 – 9:20pm

Team fees remain the same as last year:

SQUIRTS     $5,050

PEE WEES  $5,200

BANTAMS  $5,350

HIGH SCHOOL $5,500

As we have limited ice and are sold out annually, we will give first registrations to returning teams, based on seniority.  Team entry will be then based off the first returning teams paid in full per division.  We will then open the divisions up if there are any available registrations left.

Team registration will open on January 12, 2024 (Please note, a minimum deposit does not guarantee your spot until it is paid in full).  Team registrations close Friday, March 1, 2024 if there are any remaining spots.

Rosters are DUE MARCH 1, 2024 – templates will be sent out after your registration has been accepted.

Practices begin April 1, 2024.

Games begin April 5, 2024 and run through Mid to late June, 2024.

If you have further questions, please contact Mike Liu at 973-655-5808.

Rangers Rookie Series-Ice Youth League – Ages 10 and under

Play the Game!

Once 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 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 play games led by Rangers staff. It is a fun way to meet new teammates and play some hockey! At the end of the season, we will celebrate everyone’s accomplishments by hosting a Junior Rangers Jamboree for all of the players in the league.

Your league fee includes:

  • 1 game plus 1 practice a week per season
  • No long distance travel as all games are hosted at your local rink
  • Junior Rangers jersey (limited to your first registration)
  • Celebratory Junior Rangers Jamboree at the end of the season

Program Details
Junior Rangers Rookie League @ Montclair State University Ice Arena 

Ice Hockey · Co-Ed Hockey players ages 10U

Season: Fall; Winter and Spring sessions
Minimum age:5 years old
Maximum age:10 years old
For more information please click here.

ALL GIRLS Hockey League w/the N.Y. Rangers!
Starts: November 27,  2023

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 play cross ice games led by Rangers staff. It is a fun way to meet new teammates and play some hockey!

The on-ice times will be the same throughout the year unless communicated.

Your $395 session fee includes

  • 1 game a week per season (Sunday AMs) and 1 practice a week (Mondays 6:40pm)  per season
  • No long distance travel as all games are hosted at your local rink
  • Junior Rangers jersey
REGISTER
Program Details (2023-24)

For Middle School Aged Players

10 games, plus playoffs if applicable

13 minute stop time periods, single elimination playoffs for top 4 teams per division. Upper and Lower Divisions. Max of 16 teams.

Start date: December 1, 2023

Non-checking league

Age range is for players is current 6th – 8th graders only.

PLEASE NOTE:  There will be games scheduled from 12/26/23 – 12/30/23.


Price

$4,800 team fee     Contact Mike Liu to register your team.  Mliu@montclairstatearena.com

If you would like to participate but do not have a team, please register for the MYHL for the Bantam Division!

2022-23 Champions:

Red Division: West Orange

White Division: Riverdell

Under the Direction of
Mike Liu
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.

Contact Mike