NLYHA Player Registration
HOCKEY REGISTRATION IS A 2-STEP PROCESS
1. Register with USA Hockey. All players must register every year to obtain a new USA Hockey number.
2. Register your player with NLYHA. Please make sure you have your new USA Hockey # handy as this is required when registering for NLYHA.
Sign up by August 1st and your player(s) will be entered into a drawing to win a $150 gift card to Pure Hockey!
New this year: ALL new players, Mites, and first-year Squirts will need to upload their birth certificate in order to complete registration, regardless of having submitted in past years. Moving forward, only new players will be required to complete this step.
Ages
LEVEL BIRTHDATE RANGE
Mini Mite: June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2022
Mite/8U: June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2017
Squirt/10U: June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2016
Peewee/12U: June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2014
Bantam: June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2012
Hockey Season Start Dates
October 2025: Bantam, Peewee/12U, Squirts/10U
November 2025: Mites, Mini-Mites
Frequently Asked Questions
Where
Where are practices and games typically held?
Practices and home games are held at the Breezy Point Ice Arena or the John Spalj Arena at the Hallett Center in Crosby. Games may be played across the northern region.
Practices
When are practices and how often are they?
Teams typically practice 2-3 times per week.
Games
How many games will they play? What days of the week?
Teams may play 25-50 (varies by age group) games over the course of the season and will usually fall on the weekends.
Jerseys
Are jerseys provided or are they purchased separately?
Game jerseys and socks are provided and will be distributed in the fall, via our equipment manager, once teams have been finalized. Players are expected to return the jerseys at the end of the season.
Free Equipment Program
Mini-Mite through Squirt players, and goalies through Bantams, are eligible for head-to-skate equipment (sticks, neck guards, and protective gear not included). Equipment will be distributed once registration has been completed - specific dates and times will be posted on the website once available.
2025-26 Season
Welcome to Northern Lakes Hockey Association registration for the 2025-2026 season!
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