Travel Hockey Information
Our ability to have multiple AA, A and B teams at each age level will greatly depend on the number of players to register for tryouts and register for the second level travel teams. As always, our B teams will offer an excellent opportunity for players to continue to develop at a higher level and in more competitive game and tournament situations. Any player who is offered a roster position on any AA, A or B team must be committed to attend each team event (home or away) and register by the roster deadline of July 10th, 2026.
AA, A and B tryouts are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday June 22nd and 23rd and registration is open. If you are not already registered, please click here. Remember that you will also have to register your player with USA Hockey as part of the process.
If your player is unable to attend tryouts, please contact Coach Ben Danford prior to tryouts to make alternate arrangements for evaluation and consideration (hockeydirector@outposticearena.com).
Practices for all AA, A and B teams will begin the week of August 31st and conclude by mid- March, with the B level teams possibly wrapping up a little earlier but running at least through a President’s Day Tournament in February.
Members of each team will again be asked to volunteer to sell squishy wolves at NAHL and NA3HL home games with every dollar going to NMICE. Funds raised for, and donations to, NMICE are used to keep our fees as low as possible and to help provide funds for unique opportunities that arise. We need all families to volunteer and support fundraising events. In addition to the squishy wolves sales, we will have other events throughout the season.
Depending on tryout participation and final registrations, the current plan for the 2026-2027 AA, A & B Team Hockey Program is as follows:
10U - (2016 & 2017 birth years)
One A level team - $3300
● Participate in up to 6 tournaments, 5 away and One Hockey Albuquerque if division is offered
● Average of 4 hours on-ice practice per week
● All Team Apparel (game jersey/socks; practice jersey/socks; warm up jacket/pant; workout shirt)
One B level team - $2800
• Participate in 6 tournaments, 5 away tournaments and One Hockey Albuquerque if division is offered
● Average of 3 hours on-ice practice per week
● All Team Apparel (game jersey/socks; practice jersey/socks; warm up jacket/pant; workout shirt)
12U – (2014 & 2015 birth years)
One A level team - $3450
● Participate in up to 6 tournaments, 5 away and One Hockey Albuquerque if division is offered
● Average of 4 hours on-ice practice per week
● All Team Apparel (game jersey/socks; practice jersey/socks; warm up jacket/pant; workout shirt)
One B level team - $2800
• Participate in 6 tournaments, 5 away tournaments and One Hockey Albuquerque if division is offered
● Average of 3 hours on-ice practice per week
● All Team Apparel (game jersey/socks; practice jersey/socks; warm up jacket/pant; workout shirt)
14U - (2012 & 2013 birth years)
One A level team - $3450
● Participate in up to 6 tournaments, 5 away and One Hockey Albuquerque if division is offered
● Average of 4 hours on-ice practice per week
● All Team Apparel (game jersey/socks; practice jersey/socks; 2 team polos; team quarter zip; workout shirt)
One B level team - $2800
• Participate in 6 tournaments, 5 away tournaments and One Hockey Albuquerque if division is offered
● Average of 3 hours on-ice practice per week
● All Team Apparel (game jersey/socks; practice jersey/socks; 2 team polos; team quarter zip; workout shirt)
16U (2010 & 2011 birth years)
One AA level team - $3500
● Participate in the NWAHL – approximately 20 game schedule. With possibility of playoffs.
● Participate in 2 additional tournaments
● Average of 4 hours on-ice practice per week
● All Team Apparel (game jersey/socks; practice jersey/socks; 2 team polos; team quarter zip; workout shirt)
One A level team - $3500
• Participate in 6 tournaments
● Average of 4 hours on-ice practice per week
● All Team Apparel (game jersey/socks; practice jersey/socks; 2 team polos; team quarter zip; workout shirt)
18U (2008 & 2009 birth years)
One A level team - $3500
• Participate in 6 tournaments
● Average of 4 hours on-ice practice per week
● All Team Apparel (game jersey/socks; practice jersey/socks; 2 team polos; team quarter zip; workout shirt)
Rosters and registration links will be emailed to all participants by end of day on June 28th, 2026.
Players must register by July 10th , 2026, to ensure game jerseys/socks arrive prior to opening games. At tryouts players will have an opportunity to try on game jerseys/socks, jacket and pants so make sure you and your player check in with the apparel table. Please check your player’s sizes for jerseys, socks and apparel from last season to help with sizing
Notice - Stay to Play Requirements
All Teams are required to book hotel accommodations through designated lodging providers selected by the tournament organizers for each stay-to-play event as part of our commitment to travel tournaments and in alignment with USA Hockey tournament guidelines. All Players/Parents/Guardians agree to the NMICE Stay-to-Play policy: book hotel accommodations with the Team using ONLY the booking information provided by the Team Manager; book by the deadline provided; send booking confirmation codes to the team manager. Failure to book with the team at a stay to play event may result in a significant fine and/or loss of eligibility to participate. Individuals out of compliance will be held financially responsible for any monetary penalties incurred by NMICE.
Contacts: Ben Danford - Director of Hockey; Cheyna Vrabec - Head Manager
USA Hockey Player Code of Conduct: Play for fun. Work hard to improve your skills. Be a team player - get along with your teammates. Learn teamwork, sportsmanship and discipline. Be on time. Learn the rules and play by them - always be a good sport. Respect your coach, your teammates, your parents, opponents and officials. Never argue with an official's decision.