Mites (8U)
8U Mite hockey is for skaters aged 8 and under who have completed a basic learn to play or skill development program. Players will be a part of the USA Hockey Mite Program. Be sure to visit the ADM website for more details about the American Development Model for successfully developing hockey players.
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Ages
Skaters 8 years old and younger who have completed at least one year of our Griffins Learn-To-Play Hockey program or an equivalent.
When
8U Programs start in mid-late September and run through late February. The season is 23 weeks with 1-hour practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays and games on the weekends.
Where
All practices are at Patterson Ice Center. Games and tournaments are at Patterson as well as other arenas in the area.
Uniforms
Jerseys and socks are provided and included in the program cost.
Practices
Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:20pm
Thursdays 6:00pm-6:50pm
Games
Games will take place on the weekends and can be played against other Griffins teams or against teams from other local associations. Typically, these take place on a Saturday or Sunday, but it is possible to have games on both days
Jamborees and Tournaments
Jamborees are events at the 8U level where teams met at an arena and play a bunch of games over the day. Wins and losses aren't recorded - it's just about playing games and having fun.
Tournaments are events where scores are kept and teams can advance by winning. Typically, these are extra costs and will be collected by a team representative. Teams compete in 1-2 tournaments each year.
2024-2025
Mite U8 hockey is for skaters aged 8 and under who have completed a basic learn to play or skill development program. Mites skate twice a week for one hour and have 3V3 and 4V4 cross ice games on the weekends.
The games can be played against other GRAHA teams or against other local associations. The mites also participate in (up to 3) jamborees out of town and in the MAHA mite state tournament.
Program Cost: $1040
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