31 THF-Affiliated Players Selected in...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) is proud to recognize the 31 players with ties to THF-affiliated programs who were selected in the 2025 USHL Draft across both Phase I […]

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South Kent School Joins THF For 2025-26...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) is excited to welcome South Kent School to the league for the upcoming 2025-26 season. South Kent becomes the latest prestigious program to join […]

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Rockets Foward Provorov Drafted by...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) proudly congratulates Rockets Hockey Club forward Vladimir Provorov on being selected in the 2025 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection Draft. Provorov, a native […]

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Eleven THF Alumni Set to Compete in...

The USPHL’s National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) will crown its champion this weekend at the Dineen Cup Finals, hosted at the Ice Vault in Wayne, New Jersey — and eleven […]

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Pair of Rockets Alum Selected to USNTDP...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) proudly congratulates Hudson Salvador and Braden Horton, both affiliated with the New Jersey Rockets, on their selection to the U.S. National Team Development Program […]

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13U-15U Parity Schedules &...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) has released the schedules and locations for the upcoming 13U-15U Parity event, taking place Saturday, April 26th. This event gives teams the opportunity to […]

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THF Announces 9-12U All Star Game for...

Get ready for an exciting showcase of the top young hockey talent in the THF next season! The THF 9-12U All-Star Event will bring together the best players from across […]

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USPHL 18U Division Launches for 2025-26...

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) is thrilled to introduce the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) 18U Division, launching in the 2025-26 season. This new division will provide a […]

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Tier 1 Hockey Federation

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation ("THF") is a USA Hockey Sanctioned Tier-I Youth Hockey League that offers a highly competitive environment for Tier 1 and elite clubs nationwide, with an unbalanced schedule that ensures top-level play. The THF is managed by a team of dedicated professionals with over 200 AAA teams, ranging from 9U-18U age levels.

One of the key advantages of the THF is its ability to bring together clubs from multiple leagues and states, providing a unique opportunity for young players to compete against the best in the country. But what truly sets the THF apart is the fact that it's the only organization whose members operate franchises in the top junior hockey leagues in the US for NCAA Division I commitments, including the USHL, NAHL, NCDC, and the top two junior hockey leagues for NCAA Division III commitments, the USPHL Premier Division and Elite Division. This unique structure ensures that THF players have access to a wide variety of opportunities to further their hockey careers at the college level and beyond.

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Run by rink owners, creating the best possible environment for our players and families:  if you want a league that is run by full-time, professional hockey executives, whose only goal is to provide high quality, affordable on-ice competition, the THF is for you

National Showcases

The THF offers optional showcases to teams to make scheduling easier as the league expands Nationally along with increasing scouting exposure 

Competitive Scheduling

Elite competition based on a unbalanced schedule to support geography, competitive games and national rankings

Spring Parity

Spring parity event to ensure quality competition

Direct Pipeline

A direct pipeline to junior hockey and NCAA hockey, with THF member organizations holding ownership in junior organizations that are members of the following: USHL, NAHL, NCDC, and USPHL Premier and Elite

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