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Hockey Budget is the cost transparency platform for youth hockey families. Search 3,900+ programs across all 50 US states and 13 Canadian provinces, compare estimated and family-reported season costs by level (House, A, AA, AAA) and age group, and run a free 30-second cost calculator covering registration, equipment, development, tournament travel, and USA Hockey or Hockey Canada fees.
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Youth hockey typically costs $1,400-$4,100 per season for House/recreational hockey depending on your state, and $11,000-$25,000 for AAA competitive hockey depending on your state and travel.
AAA hockey typically costs $11,000-$25,000 per season depending on your state and travel. Major cost categories include registration ($5,000-$14,000), equipment ($650-$1,800), and tournament travel ($3,000-$15,000).
Registration fees are typically the largest single expense at 30-50% of total cost, followed by tournament travel at 20-40% and equipment at 10-20%.
A full new equipment set costs $270-$520 for Mite-age players (8U), $430-$1,080 for Squirt/Peewee (10U-12U), and $650-$1,800 for Bantam/Midget (14U-18U).
Yes. Programs like the USA Hockey Foundation, All Kids Play, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, and KidSport Canada offer grants ranging from $200-$2,000 per family.
Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota have the lowest hockey costs thanks to community-owned rinks. House hockey registration starts at $600-$850/season in these states.
Goalie-specific equipment adds $745-$1,835 for youth players, $1,550-$3,690 for junior/intermediate, and $2,025-$5,260 for senior-level gear.