Travel Hockey Information
Thank you to everyone who participated in the NMICE 2026–2027 Travel Hockey Tryouts and Evaluations!
We appreciate all of the players and families who came out last week and demonstrated their hard work, dedication, and passion for the game.
Notifications have now been sent for all AA, A, and B team rosters for the upcoming season.
Congratulations to all of the players selected, and thank you to everyone who tried out. We are excited for the 2026–2027 travel season and look forward to another great year of development, competition, and representing NMICE on and off the ice.
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.
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)
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)
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)
Players must register by July 6th , 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.