How much does youth hockey cost?

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. Costs vary significantly by age group, level of play, and position. The biggest cost drivers are registration fees, equipment, and tournament travel. Use our free calculator above to get a personalized estimate for your family.

How much does AAA hockey cost?

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), tournament travel ($3,000-$15,000), and development costs. Goalie families pay $1,500-$5,000 more due to specialized equipment. California and Northeast markets are the most expensive, while Minnesota and the Prairie provinces are the most affordable.

What is the most expensive part of youth hockey?

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%. At AAA levels, tournament travel often becomes the largest expense when families must fly to showcases. Hidden costs like stick breakage ($150-$2,400/season), skate sharpening ($70-$360), and rink concessions ($300-$2,000) add up fast.

How much does hockey equipment cost for a kid?

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). Goalie equipment adds $745-$5,260 depending on age group. Returning players replacing worn items typically spend $200-$1,000 per season on skates, sticks, and protective gear.

Is there financial assistance for youth hockey?

Yes. Programs like the USA Hockey Foundation, Black Bear Youth Hockey Foundation, All Kids Play, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, and KidSport Canada offer grants ranging from $200-$2,000 per family. Many programs go unclaimed because families don't know they exist. Hockey Budget's Grants & Scholarships finder searches 300+ verified programs and matches your family by state, income, position, and age.

Where is youth hockey cheapest in the US?

Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota have the lowest hockey costs thanks to community-owned rinks and dense hockey infrastructure. House hockey registration starts at $600-$850/season in these states. California, Washington, and the Northeast are the most expensive due to limited private ice at $400-$600/hour.

How much more does goalie equipment cost?

Goalie-specific equipment (leg pads, blocker, catcher, chest protector, goalie skates, goalie stick, mask) adds $745-$1,835 for youth players, $1,550-$3,690 for junior/intermediate, and $2,025-$5,260 for senior-level gear. Many associations offer 50% registration discounts for goalies to offset this cost.

Youth Hockey Program Directory

Find youth hockey programs near you. Compare estimated and reported season costs across House, A, AA, and AAA levels for 2,897+ programs across the US and Canada.

Programs by State & Province

Alabama: Huntsville Youth Hockey, Birmingham Bulls Youth, Huntsville Jr Chargers
Alaska: Anchorage Jr. Aces, Fairbanks Youth Hockey, Alaska All Stars, Alaska Oilers, Alaska Wolves and 15 more
Alberta: Calgary Northstars, Calgary Flames Minor Hockey, Edmonton SSAC, Sherwood Park Minor Hockey, St. Albert Minor Hockey and 200 more
Arizona: Arizona Bobcats, Jr. Coyotes, Arizona Kachinas, Flagstaff Northstars, Arizona Hockey Union and 6 more
Arkansas: Little Rock Youth Hockey, NW Arkansas Ice Hogs
British Columbia: Vancouver Thunderbirds, Burnaby Winter Club, North Shore Winter Club, Richmond Minor Hockey, Victoria Minor Hockey and 112 more
California: Anaheim Jr. Ducks, LA Jr. Kings, San Jose Jr. Sharks, California Wave, San Diego Oilers and 40 more
Colorado: Colorado Thunderbirds, Rocky Mountain RoughRiders, Colorado Jr. Eagles, Arapahoe Warriors, Hyland Hills Youth Hockey and 39 more
Connecticut: Connecticut Jr. Rangers, Connecticut Jr. Whalers, Yale Bulldogs Youth, Mid-Fairfield Youth Hockey, New Canaan Winter Club and 38 more
Delaware: Delaware Thunder Youth, University of Delaware Youth, Delmarva Raptors, Delaware Ducks, Delaware Jr Blue Hens and 1 more
Florida: Palm Beach Breakers, Florida Jr. Panthers, Tampa Bay Juniors, Florida Alliance, Jacksonville Icemen Youth and 23 more
Georgia: Atlanta Jr. Thrashers, Gwinnett Hockey, Columbus Ice Rink Hockey, Columbus Cottonmouths, Atlanta Ice Bandits and 5 more
Hawaii: Hawaii Ice
Idaho: Boise Jr. Steelheads, Idaho Falls Youth Hockey, Boise Ice Pilots, Boise Wings, Idaho Jr Steelheads and 12 more
Illinois: Chicago Mission, Team Illinois, Chicago Young Americans, Chicago Fury, Naperville Sabers and 56 more
Indiana: Indiana Jr. Ice, Carmel Ice Skadium Youth, Fort Wayne Komets Youth, Bloomington Blades, Columbus Flames and 10 more
Iowa: Des Moines Buccaneers Youth, Dubuque Fighting Saints Youth, Ames Flyers, Cedar Rapids Jr Roughriders, Quad City Ice Eagles and 9 more
Kansas: Wichita Jr. Thunder, Kansas City Youth Hockey
Kentucky: Louisville Youth Hockey, Lexington Youth Hockey, Northern Kentucky Norse, Lexington Thoroughbreds, Louisville Ice Cardinals and 1 more
Louisiana: Louisiana IceGators Youth, Louisiana Jr Drillers
Maine: Portland Jr. Pirates, Lewiston Youth Hockey, Maine Gladiators, Maine Skaters, Biddeford Nor'easters and 14 more
Manitoba: Winnipeg Hawks, Winnipeg Warriors, St. James Canucks, Brandon Minor Hockey, Steinbach Minor Hockey and 125 more
Maryland: Chesapeake Bay Lightning, Baltimore Jr. Bandits, Frederick Freeze, Potomac Patriots, Tomorrow's Ice and 11 more
Massachusetts: Boston Junior Bruins, Bay State Breakers, South Shore Kings, East Coast Wizards, Boston Advantage and 166 more
Michigan: Belle Tire Hockey, Honeybaked Hockey, Compuware Hockey, Little Caesars Hockey, Victory Honda and 85 more
Minnesota: Shattuck-St. Mary's, Edina Hockey Association, Minnetonka Hockey Association, Wayzata Hockey Association, Eden Prairie Hockey Association and 141 more
Mississippi: Mississippi RiverKings Youth, Memphis Jr Riverkings
Missouri: St. Louis Jr. Blues, Affton Hockey, Kansas City Scouts, Affton Americans, Chesterfield Falcons and 13 more
Montana: Great Falls Youth Hockey, Missoula Youth Hockey, Billings Jr Bulls, Bozeman Icedogs, Montana Wolves and 10 more
Nebraska: Omaha Youth Hockey, Lincoln Stars Youth, Fremont Flyers, Tri-City Jr Storm, Omaha Jr Mavericks and 1 more
Nevada: Las Vegas Jr. Golden Knights, Vegas Jr. Golden Knights, Reno Hockey Club, Las Vegas Ice Warriors, Las Vegas Storm and 2 more
New Brunswick: Moncton Minor Hockey, Saint John Minor Hockey, Fredericton Minor Hockey, Bathurst Panthers, Chaleur Titans and 40 more
New Hampshire: New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs, Seacoast Hockey, Manchester Youth Hockey, Kearsarge, Berlin Maroons and 22 more
New Jersey: New Jersey Rockets, New Jersey Colonials, NJ Devils Youth Hockey, Jersey Hitmen, Bridgewater Bears and 36 more
New Mexico: New Mexico Ice Wolves Youth, Los Alamos Rams, New Mexico Scorpions, New Mexico Warriors, Santa Fe Capitals and 1 more
New York: Long Island Gulls, New York Islanders Hockey Club, Westchester Express, Buffalo Jr. Sabres, Rochester Americans Youth and 117 more
Newfoundland and Labrador: St. John's Minor Hockey, Mount Pearl Minor Hockey, Bay Area, Bell Island Miners, Bishop's Falls Express and 28 more
North Carolina: Carolina Jr. Hurricanes, Charlotte Rush, Triangle Youth Hockey, Carolina Premier, Charlotte Jr Checkers and 14 more
North Dakota: Fargo-Moorhead Youth Hockey, Grand Forks Youth Hockey, Bismarck Capitals, Bottineau Braves, Cando Odnacs and 22 more
Northwest Territories: Yellowknife Minor Hockey, Yellowknife Wolfpack
Nova Scotia: Halifax Hawks, Dartmouth Whalers, Cole Harbour Minor Hockey, Cumberland Ramblers, Antigonish Bulldogs and 28 more
Nunavut: Iqaluit Minor Hockey
Ohio: Cleveland Barons, Columbus Blue Jackets Youth, Cincinnati Swords, Ohio Blue Jackets, Gilmour Academy Hockey and 46 more
Oklahoma: Oklahoma City Jr. Blazers, Tulsa Jr. Oilers
Ontario: Toronto Marlboros, Mississauga Rebels, Barrie Colts Minor Hockey, Toronto Red Wings, Oakville Rangers and 423 more
Oregon: Portland Jr. Winterhawks, Oregon Jr. Ducks, Bend Rapids, Eugene Jr Generals, Klamath Falls Ice Hawks and 1 more
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Jr. Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite, Team Comcast, Philadelphia Little Flyers, Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth and 56 more
Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown Minor Hockey, Evangeline Flyers, Alberton Regals, Greater Charlottetown Islanders, Mount Academy and 16 more
Québec: Lac St-Louis Lions, Montreal Canadiens Elite, Quebec Remparts Minor, Laval-Montreal Rousseau Royal, Gatineau Olympiques Minor and 301 more
Rhode Island: Rhode Island Saints, Warwick Youth Hockey, Burrillville Broncos, Central Rhode Island Knights, NRI Vikings and 6 more
Saskatchewan: Saskatoon Contacts, Regina Pat Canadians, Prince Albert Minor Hockey, Moose Jaw Minor Hockey, Aberdeen Flames and 155 more
South Carolina: Charleston Youth Hockey, Greenville Youth Hockey, Charleston Jr Stingrays, Columbia Cyclones
South Dakota: Sioux Falls Youth Hockey, Rapid City Youth Hockey, Aberdeen Cougars, Brandon Valley Ice Cats, Brookings Rangers and 10 more
Tennessee: Nashville Jr. Predators, Knoxville Ice Bears Youth, Memphis Jr. Americans, Smoky Mountain Wild, Music City Marauders and 2 more
Texas: Dallas Stars Metro Hockey League, Dallas Stars Elite, Houston Wild, San Antonio Rampage Youth, Austin Ice Bats Youth and 15 more
Utah: Utah Jr. Grizzlies, Park City Ice Miners, Davis County Wind, Cache Valley Jr Aggies, Utah Jr Mustangs and 6 more
Vermont: Burlington Youth Hockey, Stowe Youth Hockey, Central Vermont Black Bears, Brattleboro Greyhawks, Burlington Bobcats and 13 more
Virginia: Providence Capitals, Reston Raiders, Richmond Generals, Hampton Roads Whalers, NoVa Ice Dogs and 10 more
Washington: Sno-King Amateur Hockey, Seattle Jr. Thunderbirds, Puget Sound Hockey, Tri-Cities Youth Hockey, Bellingham Jr Blazers and 17 more
Washington, D.C.: Washington Little Caps, Fort Dupont Cannons
West Virginia: Wheeling Youth Hockey, Morgantown Blades, West Virginia Wild, Wheeling Nailers
Wisconsin: Madison Capitols Youth, Milwaukee Jr. Admirals, Fox Cities Stars, Green Bay Jr. Gamblers, Waukesha Warhawks and 81 more
Wyoming: Casper Youth Hockey, Casper Oilers, Team Wyoming, Wyoming Knuckleheads, Cheyenne Capitals and 11 more
Yukon: Whitehorse Minor Hockey, Klondike Kings, Whitehorse Mustangs