Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Club of the Tier I Hockey Federation (TIHF)are pleased to announce that 18U defenseman Landon Watson has signed a North AmericanHockey League (NAHL) tender agreement with the Maryland Black Bears.The 2024-25 season is Watson’s first season with the Pittsburgh Star’s program and Stars U18Midget Major squad.The (6’4″ / […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation drops the puck for one final showcase for the 2024-25 season this weekend.  The 13U and 14U age divisions will take the ice this weekend in Chicago in the final showcase of the season as teams from the east coast travel to the Chicago to take on midwest opponents such […]

The THFe kicks off a holiday weekend full of action at almost every age level in two different cities this weekend.  The youngest members of the THF, playing in the 9U-12U divisions, will hit the ice in Pittsburgh at THF Pittsburgh.  The oldest skaters in the THF will show down in Michigan at THF Detroit, […]

Jan. 17, 2025 – The Tier I Hockey Federation is excited to announce the creation of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) 18U Division for the 2025-26 season. This division will serve independent Tier I / AAA / Academy teams in North America and, as with the rest of the USPHL, will not be a […]

Tier 1 Boys across 11U-18U National-Bound Tier 1 Boys across 13U-18U

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited to announce that NY Dynamo Forward Santino Barloco has been tendered by the Utica Jr Comets of the NCDC.  Barloco, a 2007 born forward and native of Houston, TX, is playing in his first season with the Dynamo and has amassed 28 points in 34 games after tallying […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is proud to announce the commitment of Rockets Hockey Club forward Vladimir Provorov to play NCAA Div. I hockey with Ohio State University in the Big Ten.  Provorov, a 2008 born forward from Yaroslavl, Russia, is in his first full season with the Rockets after playing 6 games last season. […]

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is saddened to share the news of the passing of CT Chiefs 16U forward Will Neeb this week. Below is a release from CT Chiefs President Brandon Johnson

Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week for the week ending December 15th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations. Nominating Coach: Ryan DolanPlayer Name: Blake RobertsTeam: Palmyra Black KnightsDivision: 9UPlayer Jersey Number: 21Position: Goalie Blake played excellent this weekend. He made big […]

The 2015 Philadelphia Flyers Elite team are giving back to their community this holiday season.  The Flyers organized a clothing and toy drive as a part of a tradition begun last season as a way to spread positivity and teach the young players the importance of giving back to their community according to Team Manager […]