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 or province, 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 3,424+ programs across the US and Canada.

Programs by State & Province

Alabama: Birmingham Bulls Youth, Huntsville Jr Chargers, Huntsville Youth Hockey
Alaska: Alaska All Stars, Alaska Avalanche, Alaska Blue Devils, Alaska Grizzlies, Alaska Oilers and 15 more
Alberta: 3C's Coyotes, Airdrie Lightning, Airdrie Minor Hockey, Athabasca Hawks, Banff Bears and 203 more
Arizona: ADHL Bucks, Arizona Bobcats, Arizona Hockey Union, Arizona Jr Sun Devils, Arizona Kachinas and 6 more
Arkansas: Little Rock Youth Hockey, NW Arkansas Ice Hogs
British Columbia: 100 Mile House Jr Wranglers, Abbotsford Hawks, Abbotsford Ice (Girls), Alberni Valley Jr Bulldogs, Aldergrove Bruins and 124 more
California: Aliso Viejo Avalanche, Anaheim Jr. Ducks, Anaheim Lady Ducks, Bakersfield Jr Condors, Bay Harbor Red Wings and 42 more
Colorado: Arapahoe Warriors, Arvada, Aspen Leafs, Boulder HC, Castle View Sabercats and 41 more
Connecticut: Avon Panthers, Central CT Capitals, Connecticut Chiefs, Connecticut Clippers, Connecticut Elite and 42 more
Delaware: Delaware Ducks, Delaware Jr Blue Hens, Delaware Thunder Youth, Delmarva Raptors, University of Delaware Youth and 1 more
Florida: Central Florida Bears, Clearwater Cyclones, Clearwater Ice Storm, DME Swamp Rabbits, Florida Alliance and 26 more
Georgia: Athens Ice Sirens (Girls), Atlanta Center Ice, Atlanta Ice Bandits, Atlanta Ice Lynx (Girls), Atlanta Jr. Thrashers and 7 more
Hawaii: Hawaii Ice
Idaho: Boise Ice Pilots, Boise Jr. Steelheads, Boise Wings, CDA Hockey Academy, Coeur d'Alene Thunder and 12 more
Illinois: Bloomington Thunder, Buffalo Grove Hockey, Central Illinois Revolution (Girls), Champaign-Urbana Chiefs, Chicago Blues and 58 more
Indiana: Bloomington Blades, Carmel Ice Skadium Youth, Columbus Flames, Culver Academies, Evansville Thunder and 10 more
Iowa: Ames Flyers, Boji Mammoths, Cedar Rapids Jr Roughriders, Des Moines Buccaneers Youth, Des Moines Jr Bucs and 9 more
Kansas: Kansas City Youth Hockey, Wichita Jr. Thunder
Kentucky: Lexington Thoroughbreds, Lexington Youth Hockey, Louisville Ice Cardinals, Louisville Youth Hockey, Northern Kentucky Norse and 1 more
Louisiana: Louisiana IceGators Youth, Louisiana Jr Drillers
Maine: Biddeford Nor'easters, Brewer Witches, Casco Bay Mariners, Central Maine Hornets, Lewiston Maineiacs and 15 more
Manitoba: Altona Maroons, Arborg Falcons, Ashern, Assiniboine Park Winterhawks, Beausejour-Brokenhead Blades and 127 more
Maryland: Baltimore Jr. Bandits, Baltimore Stars, Bowie Bruins, Chesapeake Bay Lightning, Chevy Chase and 12 more
Massachusetts: 495 Stars Hockey Club, 495 Stars, 95 Giants, Acton-Boxboro Colonials, Agawam Chiefs and 216 more
Michigan: Adrian Jr Bulldogs, Allen Park Amateur Hockey Association (Allen Park Hockey Club), Allen Park Huskies, Alpena Hockey Association, Alpena Panthers and 133 more
Minnesota: Albert Lea Hockey Association, Albert Lea Tigers, Alexandria Cardinals, Andover Hockey Association, Andover Huskies and 239 more
Mississippi: Memphis Jr Riverkings, Mississippi RiverKings Youth
Missouri: Affton Americans, Affton Hockey, CarShield, Chesterfield Falcons, Kansas City Outlaws and 13 more
Montana: Billings Jr Bulls, Bozeman Icedogs, Butte Jr Irish, Flathead Valley Flames, Glacier Avalanche and 10 more
Nebraska: Fremont Flyers, Lincoln Stars Youth, Omaha Jr Mavericks, Omaha Mastery, Omaha Youth Hockey and 1 more
Nevada: Las Vegas Ice Warriors, Las Vegas Jr. Golden Knights, Las Vegas Storm, Reno Hockey Club, Reno Ice and 2 more
New Brunswick: Bathurst Panthers, Caraquet Acadiens, Carleton Blue Knights, Chaleur Titans, Charlotte County Whalers and 42 more
New Hampshire: Back Bay Indians, Berlin Maroons, Concord Capitals, Granite State Wild, Hanover Wild and 23 more
New Jersey: Atlantic City Sharks, Brick Hockey Club, Bridgewater Bears, Cranford Hockey Club, Cutting Edge King Cobras and 39 more
New Mexico: Jr. Ice Tigers, Los Alamos Rams, New Mexico Ice Wolves Youth, New Mexico Mustangs (Girls), New Mexico Scorpions and 2 more
New York: Adirondack 46ers, Adirondack Thunder, Adirondack Youth Hockey Association, Albany Academy Hockey, Amherst Knights and 164 more
Newfoundland and Labrador: Avalon Celtics, Bay Area, Bell Island Miners, Beothic, Bishop's Falls Express and 28 more
North Carolina: Cape Fear Warriors, Carolina Alliance, Carolina Jr. Hurricanes, Carolina Junior Canes, Carolina Lady Thunderbirds and 14 more
North Dakota: Bismarck Capitals, Bottineau Braves, Breckenridge-Wahpeton Blades, Cando Odnacs, Crosby Comets and 22 more
Northwest Territories: Yellowknife Minor Hockey, Yellowknife Wolfpack
Nova Scotia: Acadia Axemen, Antigonish Bulldogs, Bedford Blues, Canso Bluefins, Cape Breton Blizzard (Girls) and 34 more
Nunavut: Iqaluit Minor Hockey
Ohio: Athens Bobcats, Bowling Green Ice Cats, Canton-Akron Jets, Cincinnati Jr Cyclones, Cincinnati Swords and 46 more
Oklahoma: Oklahoma City Jr. Blazers, Tulsa Jr. Oilers
Ontario: Agincourt Church Hockey League (ACHL), Ajax-Pickering Raiders, Akwesasne Wolves, Alexandria Glens, Almaguin Gazelles (Girls) and 607 more
Oregon: Bend Rapids, Eugene Jr Generals, Klamath Falls Ice Hawks, Oregon Jr. Ducks, Portland Jr. Winterhawks and 2 more
Pennsylvania: Allegheny Badgers, Altoona Trackers, Armstrong Arrows, Beaver County Badgers, Bradford Blizzard and 58 more
Prince Edward Island: Alberton Regals, Charlottetown Minor Hockey, Evangeline Flyers, Georgetown Eagles, Greater Charlottetown Islanders and 16 more
Québec: Acton Vale Valois, AHM Asbestos (Association du Hockey Mineur d'Asbestos), AHM Baie-Comeau (Association de Hockey Mineur de Baie-Comeau), AHM Bedford-Farnham (AHM Farnham), AHM Bedford and 342 more
Rhode Island: Burrillville Broncos, Burrillville Broncos (Midget), Central Rhode Island Knights, Mount St Charles Hockey Academy, Mount St Charles Jr Mounties and 8 more
Saskatchewan: Aberdeen Flames, Arcola Combines, Assiniboia Rebels, Avonlea Thunder, Balcarres Broncs and 156 more
South Carolina: Charleston Jr Stingrays, Charleston Youth Hockey, Columbia Cyclones, Greenville Youth Hockey
South Dakota: Aberdeen Cougars, Brandon Valley Ice Cats, Brookings Rangers, Huron AllStars, Mitchell Marlins and 10 more
Tennessee: Knoxville Ice Bears Youth, Memphis Jr. Americans, Music City Marauders, Nashville Flyers, Nashville Jr. Predators and 3 more
Texas: Amarillo Wranglers, Austin Ice Bats Youth, Austin Mallards, Brazos Valley Storm, Dallas Penguins and 16 more
Utah: Cache Valley Jr Aggies, Davis County Wind, Park City Ice Miners, Salt Lake County Lightning, Utah Dawgs and 6 more
Vermont: Brattleboro Greyhawks, Burlington Bobcats, Burlington Youth Hockey, Central Vermont Black Bears, CSB Hawks and 15 more
Virginia: Ashburn Edge, Ashburn Xtreme, Capitals Academy, Hampton Roads Warriors, Hampton Roads Whalers and 10 more
Washington: Bellingham Jr Blazers, Everett Jr Silvertips, Kent Valley Selects, Moses Lake, Puget Sound Hockey and 18 more
Washington, D.C.: Fort Dupont Cannons, Washington Little Caps
West Virginia: Morgantown Blades, West Virginia Wild, Wheeling Nailers, Wheeling Youth Hockey
Wisconsin: Altoona Railroaders, Amery Warriors, Antigo Red Robins, Appleton Avalanche, Arrowhead Hawks and 82 more
Wyoming: Casper Oilers, Casper Youth Hockey, Cheyenne Capitals, Douglas Ice Cats, Fremont Freeze and 11 more
Yukon: Klondike Kings, Whitehorse Minor Hockey, Whitehorse Mustangs