House Hockey

Year Round Hockey for the Growing Player

It's Always Hockey Season!!!

Tri-City House Hockey "Mini-Seasons" and Travel-Lite Programming SPRING MINI-SEASON: March 4th - April 1st SPRING MINI-SEASON: April 8 - June 17 SUMMER MINI-SEASON: 7/8-8/19 WINTER HOUSE SEASON TRAVEL-LITE (2022-23 Season) House Hockey Director

Tri-City House Hockey "Mini-Seasons" and Travel-Lite Programming

2023 Spring and Summer House Hockey Mini-Seasons!!!

Tri-City has partnered with The Gardens Ice House in new programming with the goal to provide a more comprehensive, full year approach to learning, growing, and having fun playing ice hockey!!!

Use the tabs to the left for more information on each program or use the quick access "Registration Links" to sign up now!

Mini-Seasons

Tri-City House Hockey now has "Mini-Seasons" which take place during the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Mini-Seasons take place on Saturdays from 1-2pm immediately following "Learn to Play."

These Mini-Season sessions will emphasize fun competition focused on player growth through a cross-ice gameplay experience. Through smaller area games, players will develop crucial team concepts like puck support, puck possession, puck movement, angling, defensive support, net front presence and much more. Teams will be fluid and flexible, changing weekly, even daily, to create balance and a quality experience for all.

Mini-Seasons are currently open to ages 12 and younger (born in 2010 or later).

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

You need a USA Hockey Membership
Visit the USA Hockey Website to register
Each player needs their own equipment

Tri-City House Hockey will still include a full winter season option beginning in late October and going through February. See the "Winter Season" tab for more information.

Contact House Hockey Director Matt McLaughlin with any questions.

Travel-Lite

Going from House Hockey to Travel Hockey is a big jump in commitment. It requires significant more time, more physical demands, and more resources. It's a big investment for a family. So we've built a program that fits between House and Travel that seeks to find a balance between the two.

Travel-Lite is ideal for players and families who have prior experience playing within House Hockey and are seeking a season-long team experience against full ice competition.

Check out the tab to the left for more information!

Contact House Hockey Director Matt McLaughlin with any questions.

Want to know how to start your hockey journey?

Visit our "Getting Started In Hockey" page.

SPRING MINI-SEASON: March 4th - April 1st

Registration now available for the Tri-City House Hockey Spring Mini-Season (March Session)!!!

Who: Ages 5-12 (born in 2011 or later)

** House Hockey players

** Travel-Lite players

** Anyone looking to take a step towards team hockey and game play. Experience in "Learn to Skate" and/or "Learn to Play" programs strongly recommended.

** Travel players must contact House Hockey Director Matt McLaughlin for permission

Where: The Gardens Ice House, Laurel, MD

When: Saturdays from March 4th through April 1st

EXCEPTION: there is no session on 3/18. Instead, there is a 3/19 session from 3-4pm at TGIH: Resor Rink.

Time: 1-2pm

What: Individual skills and team concept development through a fun, fast paced competitive game environment.

Cost:

** Registration for all sessions = $130

** Registration for individual sessions = $35/each

Required:

** USA Hockey Membership

** Players must provide all their own equipment

**Visit our "Getting Started in Hockey" page for help

Recommended:

** "Learn to Skate" experience

** Participation in at least one "Learn to Play" series

** You may participate in "Learn to Skate," "Learn to Play," and Try-City House Hockey simultaneously

Questions? Reach out to House Hockey Director Matt McLaughlin

Looking for more skating and skills development? Check out our Summer Power Skating Clinics and Summer Camp!

SPRING MINI-SEASON: April 8 - June 17

Get ready for the TCE House Hockey Spring Mini-Season beginning April 8th and ending June 17!!!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!!!

Who: Ages 5-12 (born in 2011 or later)

** House Hockey players

** Travel-Lite players

** Anyone looking to take a step towards team hockey and game play. Experience in "Learn to Skate" and "Learn to Play" programs strongly recommended.

** Travel players must contact House Hockey Director Matt McLaughlin for permission

Where: The Gardens Ice House, Laurel, MD

When: Saturdays from April 8th through June 17th (10 Sessions)

Time: 1-2pm

What: Individual skills and team concept development through a fun, fast paced competitive game environment.

Cost:

** Registration for all sessions = $260

** Registration for individual sessions = $35/each

** Sibling discounts available for full program registration. Contact clinics@tricityeagles.com for information

Required:

** USA Hockey Membership

** Players must provide all their own equipment

**Visit our "Getting Started in Hockey" page for help

Recommended:

** "Learn to Skate" experience

** Participation in at least one "Learn to Play" series

** You may participate in "Learn to Skate," "Learn to Play," and Try-City House Hockey simultaneously

Questions? Reach out to House Hockey Director Matt McLaughlin

Looking for more skating and skills development? Check out our Clinics and Camps page!

SUMMER MINI-SEASON: 7/8-8/19

Get ready for the TCE House Hockey SUMMER Mini-Season beginning July 8th and ending August 19th!!!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!!!

Who: Ages 5-12 (born in 2011 or later)

** House Hockey players

** Travel-Lite players

** Anyone looking to take a step towards team hockey and game play. Experience in "Learn to Skate" and "Learn to Play" programs strongly recommended.

** Travel players must contact House Hockey Director Matt McLaughlin for permission

Where: The Gardens Ice House, Laurel, MD

When: Saturdays from July 8 through August 19th (7 Sessions)

Time: 1-2pm

What: Individual skills and team concept development through a fun, fast paced competitive game environment.

Cost:

** Registration for all sessions = $185

** Registration for individual sessions = $35/each

** Sibling discounts available for full program registration. Contact clinics@tricityeagles.com for information

Required:

** USA Hockey Membership

** Players must provide all their own equipment

**Visit our "Getting Started in Hockey" page for help

Recommended:

** "Learn to Skate" experience

** Participation in at least one "Learn to Play" series

** You may participate in "Learn to Skate," "Learn to Play," and Try-City House Hockey simultaneously

Questions? Reach out to House Hockey Director Matt McLaughlin

Looking for more skating and skills development? Check out our Clinics and Camps page!

WINTER HOUSE SEASON

Beginning in late October, Tri-City will launch the Winter House Hockey season! Unlike the Spring, Summer, and Fall mini-seasons, the Winter House season includes weekly practices, potential games against other clubs, and a tournament.

Who: Ages 5-12 (born in 2010 or later)

Where: The Gardens Ice House, Laurel, MD

When: Beginning the week of October 24 and concluding at the end of February.

What: Skill and team concept development through a fun, fast paced, and interaction practice and gameplay environment.

Cost:

- $850

- Jersey and socks provided

Required:

** USA Hockey Membership

** Players must provide all their own equipment

**Visit our "Getting Started in Hockey" page for help

Recommended:

** "Learn to Skate" experience

** Participation in at least one "Learn to Play" series

** You may participate in "Learn to Skate," "Learn to Play," and Try-City House Hockey simultaneously

There are no tryouts in House hockey; players are placed within the program as long as space is available. What happens when you finish your Learn to Play session in December? No worries, if there's space on a House team, we can get you added and playing right away!

Have questions or need assistance of any kind? Reach out to House Hockey Director Matt McLaughlin

Looking for more skating and skills development? Check out our Summer Power Skating Clinics and Summer Camp!

TRAVEL-LITE (2022-23 Season)

Stay posted for 2023-24 Season Updates!!!

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From 2022-23:

Tri-City is very excited to announce they will field both a 10U and a 12U Travel-Lite team the 2023 winter season. Travel-Lite is designed to bridge the gap between House and Travel Hockey, creating a fun, engaging, and manageable experience for players and families alike.

Who:

- 10U Team: Ages 9 and 10 (born in 2012-2013)

- 12U Team: Ages 11 and 12 (born in 2011-2010)

- Players with prior House/Travel experience

Where:

Home Ice: The Gardens Ice House, Laurel, MD

Away Ice: Ice Rinks throughout the DMV (tournament location TBD)

When:

- Season from week of October 17 through the end of February

- One Weekly Practice Plus Intermittent Skills Sessions

- Saturday and/or Sunday games

What:

Travel-Lite focuses on the development of the individual within the growth-based environment of a full season team. Practices are structured to build on fundamental skills while emphasizing competitive concepts and tactics. The schedule targets ~20 full ice games, to include one tournament.

How do I get on a Travel-Lite Team?

- If you played House Hockey for Tri-City last year and are at the appropriate age, you are eligible to sign up for Travel-Lite.

- Any/all other players must be evaluated prior to being placed on a team.

- Player evaluations are conducted solely at the discretion of Tri-City Eagles and its staff.

- Please contact House Hockey Director Matt McLaughlin for evaluation information.

REGISTER FOR TRAVEL-LITE NOW!!!

Cost:

- $1850

- Jerseys and socks are additional

- USA Hockey Membership (REQUIRED)

Additional Notes:

- Half price discounts are available to players committed to playing goaltender for the entire year (2 per team, max)

- Each team is limited to 15 total skaters max. Don't get left off the team by waiting too long.

REGISTER FOR TRAVEL-LITE NOW!!!

Questions? Reach out to House Hockey Director Matt McLaughlin

Looking for more skating and skills development? Check out our Summer Power Skating Clinics and Summer Camp!

House Hockey Director

Matt McLaughlin - matt@tricityeagles.com

Matt McLaughlin has been involved in coaching at Tri-City for the last eight years. He is passionate about helping young skaters learn the fundamentals of hockey. “My goal as a coach and leader is to pass along the lessons this sport has taught me and to make the game of hockey fun for every kid involved,” says McLaughlin. Matt started playing hockey at twelve years old, ultimately graduating from Gonzaga College High School where he spent time as both a player and manager. Now, Matt continues his love of the game as a member of the Admirals Hockey Club adult league team.

Matt lives and breathes sports. He is a 2003 graduate of Xavier University with a Bachelors in Sports Management and is now the Director of Corporate Sponsorships for the Bowie Baysox, AA minor league affiliate to the Baltimore Orioles. Tri-City is lucky to have Matt leading our House program, which seeks to create an environment of learning, inclusion, and a passion for boys and girls from the first step.

Registration Links

2022-23 USA Hockey Registration Required

Visit the USA Hockey Website to register

Players must have their own equipment

March Mini-Season (March 4-April 1)

Spring Mini-Season (April 8 - June 17)

Summer Mini-Season (July 8 - August 19)

Winter House Hockey 2023-24 (Coming Soon)

Travel-Lite Hockey 2023-24 (Coming Soon)

For those who potentially wish to experience our Youth and/or Girls Travel hockey programs in the future, it is highly recommended that you supplement your training with both in and off season lessons, clinics, and camps.

Speak with the House Hockey Director for more information.