Rec Hockey Information
Recreation Hockey Program Falling between the Biscuit League and our AA, A & B Hockey programs, the NIMICE Recreation Program is perfectly situated for the advanced beginner to intermediate skill players who may not be ready for or interested in the time and expense of Travel Hockey. The Recreation Hockey Program is more of a commitment in terms of time and cost than the Biscuit League but further supports the development of skating and hockey skills and builds strength and endurance. NMICE Recreation teams will play in the New Mexico USA Hockey affiliate, Land of Enchantment Amateur Hockey Association (LOEAHA), recreation league with other teams from around the state of New Mexico including Rio Ranch, Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Taos with the possibility of additional games against El Paso, Alamosa and Durango.
Recreation Player evaluations are scheduled for Wednesday June 24th 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 evaluations, please contact Coach Ben Danford prior to tryouts to make alternate arrangements for evaluation and consideration (hockeydirector@outposticearena.com).
Practices for all recreation teams will begin in October and conclude by the end of February.
The current plan for the 2026-2027 Recreation Hockey Program is as follows:
8U - (2018 & 2019 birth years)
Two Teams - $900
● Participate in LOE Rec League o Approximately 16 games (½ away, ½ at Outpost Ice Arenas)
● Participate in 2 USA Hockey Sanctioned tournaments generally within 6 hours driving distance of Albuquerque
● Average of 2 hours on-ice per week
● Game jersey and socks
● Registration fee includes participation in Biscuit League
10U - (2016 & 2017 birth years)
One team - $1400
● Participate in LOE Rec League o Approximately 16 games (½ away, ½ at Outpost Ice Arenas)
● Participate in 2 USA Hockey Sanctioned tournaments generally within 6 hours driving distance of Albuquerque
● Average of 2 hours on-ice per week
● Game jersey and socks
● Registration fee includes participation in Biscuit League
12U – (2014 & 2015 birth years)
One team - $1400
● Participate in LOE Rec League o Approximately 16 games (½ away, ½ at Outpost Ice Arenas)
● Participate in 2 USA Hockey Sanctioned tournaments generally within 6 hours driving distance of Albuquerque
● Average of 2 hours on-ice per week
● Game jersey and socks
● Registration fee includes participation in Biscuit League
14U - (2012 & 2013 birth years)
One team - $1400
● Participate in LOE Rec League o Approximately 16 games (½ away, ½ at Outpost Ice Arenas)
● Participate in 2 USA Hockey Sanctioned tournaments generally within 6 hours driving distance of Albuquerque
● Average of 2 hours on-ice per week
● Game jersey and socks
● Registration fee includes participation in Biscuit League
16U (2010 & 2011 birth years)
One team - $1500
● Participate in LOE Rec League o Approximately 16 games (½ away, ½ at Outpost Ice Arenas)
● Participate in 2 USA Hockey Sanctioned tournaments generally within 6 hours driving distance of Albuquerque
● Average of 2 hours on-ice per week
● Game jersey and socks
● Registration fee includes participation in Biscuit League
18U (2008 & 2009 birth years)
One team - $1600
● Participate in LOE Rec League o Approximately 16 games (½ away, ½ at Outpost Ice Arenas)
● Participate in 2 USA Hockey Sanctioned tournaments generally within 6 hours driving distance of Albuquerque
● Average of 2 hours on-ice per week
● Game jersey and socks
● Registration fee includes participation in Biscuit League
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, in alignment with USA Hockey tournament guidelines. Players/Parents/Guardians must book with the Team using ONLY the booking information provided by the Team Manager, book by the deadline provided, and send booking confirmation codes to the team manager. Failure to comply may result in fines and/or loss of eligibility, and individuals out of compliance will be held financially responsible for any penalties incurred by NMICE.
Contacts: Nate Dudley - Head Coach; REC / Biscuit League Coordinator (vacant)
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.