The MHA In-house program consists of Mighty Mites, Mites and 8U Girls levels. Registration for all levels begins in August and remains open through October. Early season ice times begin in early October and teams are formed in early November.

In-house levels generally have 2 events (practices, games, dry land training) per week through early March (depending on level/division). Ice times are typically at Parade Ice Garden although may be scheduled at other arenas around the city. Please click the links below for additional information about what to expect at each level.  If you are new to hockey, you can find additional info about hockey in Minnesota and MHA here.

Mighty Mites

Mighty Mites is an introductory level for players born between 6/1/2017 – 5/31/19 (i.e. generally Pre-K and Kindergarten), but may also be the right fit for any beginner player 8 or under with minimal to no skating or ice hockey experience. If starting at pre-K, Mighty Mites is generally a two-year program.

Depending on various factors, we will attempt to host an all-girls Mighty Mite team. If this interests your family, please select 6U Girls during registration.

The Mighty Mite season begins the first weekend in November.

Not sure if your child is quite ready for hockey? Reach out to our Mite Team and request information on Learn to Skate programs specifically for hockey players.

Mites

Mites is a beginner/intermediate level for players born between 6/1/2014 - 5/31/2017. Most Mite players have between 1-4 years of prior organized hockey experience.

Players registered for the Mite level will be divided into three divisions based on age/grade by the Mite Director. The levels are organized as follows:

• Mite 1: First graders

• Mite 2: Second graders

• Mite 3: Third graders

Mite early season clinics will begin the first weekend in October and team rosters will be formed in early November.

8U Girls

8U Girls is a beginner/intermediate level for girl players born between 6/1/2014 - 5/31/2017. Players registered for the Girls 8U level will be divided into teams of similar skill level. 8U Girls pre-season clinics will begin the first weekend in October and the regular season will begin the first weekend in November.

Interested in helping as a coach or team manager?

The quality of each player's experience every season is tied heavily to the coaches and team manager. The MHA In-House program is run entirely by volunteers, typically parent/guardian/relatives of players. Families of Mighty Mite, Mite and 8U Girls players are required to meet the MHA volunteer requirements - becoming a coach or team manager is a great way to get involved and satisfy volunteer requirements. Deep hockey skill/experience/knowledge is not necessary.

If you are interested in helping your player's team in some capacity as a coach, you can find more information about coaching requirements here. To ensure all coaches have a baseline knowledge of hockey concepts, practice planning/execution, safety and injury awareness, insurance from USA Hockey, etc. all of the listed requirements must be completed prior to stepping on the ice. VOLUNTEER HOURS CANNOT BE DISTRIBUTED TO ANYONE MISSING ANY OF THESE REQUIREMENTS.

How do I sign up to coach?

• Submit an MHA Coach Registration to be permitted on the ice for clinic sessions.

• Be sure to complete the registration and certification requirements due prior to participating (see below)