Program Offering

Hingham Youth Hockey offers the following programs:

• Cross-Ice: 6 and Under
• Mite House: 8 and Under
• Mite Travel: 8 and Under
• Squirt
• Peewee
• Bantam

More detail about each program is listed below.

Overview

Cross-Ice is all about fun and giving kids their first real taste of hockey! Most players are 5–6 years old, usually in Kindergarten or First Grade. By the time they join, we ask that they’re able to stand on the ice by themselves and skate the length of the rink at least once. Don’t worry — they don’t need to be great skaters yet, but having that little bit of a foundation helps them feel more confident and ready to enjoy the game. If your child is brand new to skating, no problem — we can connect you with some of our partner programs that focus on building those early skating skills.

In Cross-Ice, players are grouped by age and placed on small teams with 2–4 dedicated coaches. Teams are usually 8–10 kids, keeping things fun, supportive, and easy for everyone to learn together. All players follow the same schedule, making it a great way to grow skills, build friendships, and have a blast on the ice!

Cross-Ice Season Schedule (Example – Subject to Change)

Season: Mid-October → Mid-March

Ice Time: 3 skates per week

• Skills Session – Weeknight (4:20-5:20p) @ Bavis Rink
• Focus on skating, edges, strength, and confidence—all in a fun, supportive setting.
• Game Day – Saturday mornings (9:15, 10:15, or 11:15am) @ Pilgrim Rink B
• Half-ice games with boards, scoreboard, and lots of fun! Teams play other Hingham Cross-Ice teams.
• Goalies start a few weeks in, and everyone gets a chance to try it.
• Team Practice – Sunday afternoons @ Pilgrim Rink A (full ice)
• Multiple teams practice together. Coaches run stations for skating, stickhandling, and passing.

How to Get Started

Your player will need full ice hockey equipment to play

Register your player for Cross-Ice under 'Programs'

Overview

Mite-House is one of the most exciting and memorable years in Hingham Youth Hockey! Designed for 7-8 year-olds, this level builds on the fun of Cross-Ice with more skill development, small-group instruction, and a bigger focus on games and competition.

The best part? All the action stays right here in Hingham at Pilgrim Rink B—no travel required! And with Hingham known as one of the strongest programs on the South Shore, the competition is always fast-paced and fun.

Players are divided into four evenly matched teams—Crimson, Eagles, Huskies, and Terriers—named after Boston’s legendary Division I college hockey programs. Each season wraps up with our very own “Beanpot,” where the four HYH teams face off in a spirited battle for bragging rights.

Mite-House Season Schedule (Example; Subject to Change)

Season: Late September → Mid-March

Ice Time: 3 skates per week

• Skills Session – Weeknight (5:20-6:20p) @ Bavis Rink
• Led by Tim Driscoll and his expert coaching staff
• Focus on hockey-specific skating, especially power skating
• Games – Saturday mornings (7:15 or 8:15am) @ Pilgrim Rink B
• Compete against other Hingham Mite Teams
• Format: 4v4, with kids rotating as goalie
• Team Practice – Sunday afternoons @ Pilgrim Rink A (full ice)
• All players on ice together
• Coaches split players into small groups to focus on skating, stickhandling, and passing

How to Get Started

Your player will need full ice hockey equipment to play

Register your player for Mite House under 'Programs'

Overview

This is where the fun really ramps up! Kids are skating, competing, and playing as a team against other towns, learning to work together with an emphasis on passing and game play. Each player gets a reversible Hingham Youth Hockey jersey with their name on the back. These travel teams face off against local squads from Braintree, Canton, Quincy, Weymouth, and more. Plus, we usually take 1–2 exciting tournaments each season—combining top-level New England competition with unforgettable trips to places like Cape Cod, Lake Placid, Waterville, and Jay Peak.

Mite Travel Season Schedule (Example; Subject to Change)

Season: Early September → Mid-March

Ice Time: 3-4 skates per week

• Skills Session – Weeknight (5:20-6:20p) @ Bavis Rink
• Led by Tim Driscoll and his expert coaching staff
• Focus on hockey-specific skating, especially power skating
• Team Practice – Sunday afternoons @ Pilgrim Rink A (full ice)
• Mid-week at either Pilgrim or Bavis
• Practice focusing on developing the players talent and teamwork
• Travel Game(s)
• Game schedule is dictated by the League
• Games are played locally on the South Shore with 1-2 games per weekend

Goalies

For any goalies that are part of the program, they will receive 10 sessions of instruction from one of the best goalie tutors in the United States, MassCrease. Run by Brian Eklund (former Tampa Bay Lightning star) and is based in Norwell, MA. (www.masscrease.com)

How to Get Started

Your player will need full ice hockey equipment to play

Register your player for Mite Travel under 'Programs'

This is where the excitement really kicks in! Kids are skating, competing, learning game strategies, and playing together as a team. Our goal is to help them understand the game while emphasizing passing, teamwork, and healthy competition. Like the Mite Travel program, each player receives a reversible Hingham Youth Hockey jersey with their name on the back. These travel teams face off against other towns, including Braintree, Canton, Quincy, Weymouth, and more. Plus, we usually attend 1–2 tournaments per year—fun trips that combine top-level New England competition with unforgettable experiences at locations like Lake Placid, Waterville, and Jay Peak.

Squirt, Peewee, Bantam Travel Season Schedule (Example; Subject to Change)

Season: Early September → Early-April

Ice Time: 3-4 skates per week

• Skills Session – Weeknight (6:20-7:20p) @ Bavis Rink
• Led by Tim Driscoll and his expert coaching staff
• Focus on hockey-specific skating, especially power skating
• Team Practice – Sunday afternoons @ Pilgrim Rink A (full ice)
• Mid-week at either Pilgrim or Bavis
• Practice focusing on developing the players talent and teamwork
• Travel Game(s)
• Game schedule is dictated by the League
• Games are played locally on the South Shore with 1-2 games per weekend

Goalies

For any goalies that are part of the program, they will receive 10 sessions of instruction from one of the best goalie tutors in the United States, MassCrease. Run by Brian Eklund (former Tampa Bay Lightning star) and is based in Norwell, MA. (www.masscrease.com)

How to Get Started

Your player will need full ice hockey equipment to play

Register your player for Squirts, Peewee and Bantam under 'Programs'