The United Tier 1 Hockey League was founded in 2019 as a scheduling alliance between midget teams in New England. It has since established itself as a premier destination for teams from across the country and Canada.  The UT1HL sets itself apart by offering 4 showcase weekends combined with a flexible game schedule where league members can build out a season schedule. The UT1HL will complement any additional leagues, events or games that teams may play during the season. 

Celebrating our 6th season of offering U14, U15, U16 & U18 divisions. We are excited to announce that we will be offering our same great model for Youth teams. New for the 2024/25 season. The UT1HL will have full season divisions from U7 – U13.   Listed below is information about the Three Leagues

• United Tier 1 Hockey League            U14 - U18
• United Tier 1 Fall Hockey League     U14 - U18
• United Tier 1 Youth Hockey League   U7 - U13
• Full Season Showcases: U14 - U15 - U16 - U18 

1. September 20-22 (New England Sports Center Marlboro, Mass)
2. November 15 -17 (Essex Sports Center Middleton, Mass)
3. December 13-15 (Location TBD)
4. January 31-February 2 (New England Sports Center Marlboro, Mass)
5. Playoffs: February 28-March 2 (Manchester, New Hampshire)

Details:

Full Season Teams must attend a minimum 4 of 5 USA Showcases including the Final Showcase that serves as a playoff weekend. All showcases are 4 game guarantee. Teams are encouraged to schedule regular season games outside of the showcase events with other local league members. These games will count towards the standings. All showcase games are streamed live on FLOTV and all stats will be recorded and added to Elite Prospects. 

UNITED TIER 1 HOCKEY LEAGUE MEMBERS:

• Boston Knights (MA)                                  
• Boston Imperials (MA) 
• Bridgton Academy (ME)                            
• Broncos HC (RI) 
• 95 Giants (MA)                                           
• Champions Academy (Canada)  
• Cyclones Academy (NH)                           
• Islanders HC (MA) 
• Maine Jr. Mariners (ME)                             
• Maine Nordiques (SC) 
• Maine Gladiators (ME)                                
• Montreal Knights (Canada) 
• Mount Academy (Canada)                         
• New Hampshire Avalanche (NH) 
• New England Wolves (NH)                        
• New Jersey Rockets (NJ)
• North Shore Academy (MA)                       
• Northeast Generals (MA) 
• Northwood Prep (NY)                                  
• Norwich Academy (CT)  
• NPU Rebels (Canada)                                
• PA Flyers Elite (PA) 
• Seacoast Performance Academy (NH)   
• Seahawks HC (MA) 
• Somang Prep (Canada)                            
• Tahoe Hockey Academy (California) 
• Tomorrow's Ice (MD)                                   
• Union Jr Thunder (NJ)                                
• PA Huntsmen (PA) 
• Maine Evolution (ME) 
• Niagara Jr. Knights (Canada) 
• NCHC (Canada)

United Tier 1 Youth Hockey League

DIVISIONS: AA & AAA

• 2017 Mite Minor (Full ice)
• 2016 Mite Major (Full ice)
• 2015 Squirt Minor
• 2014 Squirt Major
• 2013 Pee Wee Minor
• 2012 Pee Wee Major
• 2011 U13 Bantam Minor
• 2010 U14 Bantam Major

SHOWCASES:

1. September 20-22  (New England Sports Center)
2. November 8-11 (Burlington Vt)
3. December 6-8 (Montreal, Canada)
4. January 17-20 (Essex Sports Center)
5. February 7-9 (Montreal, Canada)
6. February 14-17 (Playoffs) (MA/NH)

DETAILS:

• 4 Game Minimum 
• No Gate Fee

The UT1HL youth division is designed to provide a competitive schedule that connects teams from Canada and USA. The youth showcase season will include 6 events that teams can choose from. Members of the league must attend 3 league events. The showcase schedule opens with a league kickoff event and concludes with a Playoff showcase in February.  The UT1HL showcases will complement any leagues, events or games that teams may play during the season. Teams can take part in 3 events or they can build an entire schedule with our UT1HL members. 

 Teams are encouraged to schedule regular season games outside of the showcase events with other local league members. These games will count toward the standings.

 United Tier 1 Fall Hockey League:

The UT1HL is designed to provide a competitive schedule that connects full season & split season teams from across the US & Canada. The “fall season” includes a September event and concludes with a Playoff showcase in November.  The UT1HL showcases will complement any leagues, events or games that teams may play in. Teams take part in 2 events as well as build an entire schedule with our full season and split season members. 

The UT1HL Fall League includes U14, U15, 16U and 18U teams branded with league members. The League play is strategically located and scheduled to allow for additional development and exposure for players before the New England HS season. Teams are encouraged but not required to schedule games outside of league showcases with UT1HL teams. 

SHOWCASES:

1. September 20-22 2024 (New England Sports Center, Marlboro Mass)
2. Playoff Showcase : November 1-3 (UMass-Lowell)