Overview

PYHA offers opportunities for children of all ages the opportunity to learn the game of hockey, while growing and developing in a positive and engaging environment. Each season runs from October to March, with offseason opportunities available as well.


For families not knowing how to get started, please view the age-specific team pages below or the additional resources section. You can also reach out to our House League Director if you have any additional questions.

Adam Gierhart
Vice President, House Hockey
Phone: (815) 718-0615
Email Adam

House League Game Details

Mites:

  • Half-Ice, 25-minute games using the medium-sized nets
  • Buzzer sounds every 2 minutes for line change
  • Final 3 minutes will be one shift

Squirts:

  • Full-ice games using full-sized nets
  • 3, 11-minute stop-clock periods
  • Running clock if a 5+ goal differential or time is running out for the game ice slot
  • Penalties will be 1:30 for minors, 4:00 for majors and 8:00 for misconducts
  • Squirt goalies are allowed to substitute for other Squirt teams, if that team's goalie is unable to make a game

Peewees/Bantams:

  • Full-ice games using full-sized nets
  • 3, 12-minute stop-clock periods
  • Running clock if a 5+ goal differential or time is running out for the game ice slot
  • Penalties will be 2:00 for minors, 5:00 for majors and 10:00 for misconducts
  • Peewee/Bantam goalies are allowed to substitute for other Peewee/Bantam teams, if that team's goalie is unable to make a game