The new website at www.hryhahockey.com is now fully operational and all ongoing registration activity needs to be on the new site.  We are still monitoring the old site but it will go dark soon.  Thanks for your help in making this transition

to register go to www.hryhahockey.com

Below is the 2025 Spring Pond Hockey Registration.  This is a 8 game season held on Tuesday and Wednesday evening.   Games are two twenty minute run time period using continuous flow in a 4 on 4 format for all groups except mites which is 3 on 3.  This format is complete non-contact.   Based on interest there will be a Girls session

Games will begin April 22

The U18 Spring Tournament DESTROYERS team will play 2 tournaments and 4 practices.. The team is open to 2007 and 2008 birth years. 

There will be a tryout for interested players March 22 at 8:00PM at Iceland. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO THIS TEAM TRYOUT. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO TRYOUT  PLEASE LET COACH GRANATA KNOW AT MGRANATA19@HOTMAIL.COM. Interested players should register for this one tryout BELOW.

Below is the registration for the U10-U16 Spring Destroyer team. Price covers practices, 2 tournaments, 6 PRACTICES, AND JERSEYS.

The Fall 2024-2025 house program will begin the second week of September.  The House teams will have practices twice a week and games will be played on weekends.  Registration will open June 15th and dates will be announced for jerseys ordering.  

Fall dues remained unchanged with Cross Ice Mites at $695 and all other divisions at $995.  Payment plans will be offered.  Family discounts of $100 for each additional player registered from a family.  

Below is the Fall practice schedule.  Practices begin the week of September 9th and games start weekend of October 5-6.

Check out this link below about the NHL and Warrior for Life:
 

Registration hockey registration is closed.  Any requests to register should be directed to Casey at caseman68@cox.net

Below is the link for the Mite Jamboree team.

We have scheduled a USA  Level One Ref Clinic Saturday August 12th.  Clinic times are 11:00am-2:30pm.  You can register for this clinic on USA Hockey.

As part of the July Warrior For Life event July20-22, the USA National Sled Hockey Team will be visiting Iceland.  The team plans on several practices and several sled games as part of the Warrior for Life weekend.  Below is the schedule (times being worked on).  More information coming soon.

The USA Sled team roster will be posted soon as well as specific practice and game times.  Plan on coming out to see Top level Sled Hockey

The registration link for the 2023-24 travel teams is now live.  Players selected should register as soon as possible so scheduling can begin.  Any questions can be sent to Coach Casey at caseman68@cox.net

Below are the dates and times for the 2023-2024 Travel and Tournament team tryouts.  Some of the dates had to be rescheduled due to the USA Hockey affiliate rules about when tryouts can begin.  The registration link will be posted Tuesday after it is corrected.  The fee for the tryout sessions is $70 and all players must register to tryout.  Details on the fall travel season are posted below.   Based on registrations and tryout results we will support a full travel team at U10/U12/U14/U16/U18 levels and also Tournament teams at each age level (including HS age) based on the house registrations.  The Tournament team rosters will not be finalized until September practices start for house. 

APRIL 22 SATURDAY 4:30PM- 5:30AM ICELAND    U10

APRIL 22 SATURDAY 5:45PM -6:45PM ICELAND     U12

APRIL 22 SATURDAY 7:00PM- 8:00PM ICELAND     U16 /U18

APRIL 23 SUNDAY 9:15AM- 10:15AM ICELAND       U10

APRIL 23 SUNDAY 12:55PM -1:55PM ICELAND       U16/U18 

APRIL 23 SUNDAY 2:05PM -3:05PM ICELAND          U14

APRIL 24 MONDAY 7:00PM -8:00PM ICELAND        U12

APRIL 25 TUESDAY 8:00PM -9:00PM ICELAND        U14

Spring Pond hockey will be two 20 minute run time periods with a 3 minute warm up.  Penalties should be low but in the event of a penalty a penalty shot will be awarded.  There is NO CONTACT allowed and absolutely no fighting penalties.  Any fighting will be immediate suspension from the Pond Hockey season.  The hockey is designed to be fun and fast moving.  

If we have missed a player name, let casey know at caseman68@cox.net

As you may know we lost a Hryha member in Mid March, Kathy Weeks, mother to Izzie Mitchell (HS team) and Carter Mitchell (Mites) to a medical illness.  Below is the information on the Memorial Service scheduled for Tuesday April 18th if you wish to attend.  Kathy's husband, Master Chief Nate Mitchell is also a member of our Warrior for Life family.  Our sincere condolences to the Mitchell family.

The Memorial Service for Kathy Weeks, devoted wife of SOCM Nate Mitchell, will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 12:00pm at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek (JEBLC) Chapel. The command will be providing buses to bring all from your prospective organization to the Memorial Service. Attendance to this Memorial Service is expected to be high, so please allow for extra travel time and plan to arrive at the Food Lion Parking lot (address below) on Shore Drive by no later than 1100am. The buses will leave shortly after 1100 so, please relay too all attendees to be punctual as the busses will be only making one trip from the parking lot. Immediately following the Memorial Service, the buses will transport all guest to the reception being held at the SEAL Heritage Center, on JEBLC. Upon completion of the reception (approx. 4pm) the buses will return all attendees back to the Food Lion parking lot.

Food Lion Address

5193 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (Google Maps link)

What we will require for base access: HRYHA WILL MAINTAIN A LIST OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.  PLEASE EMAIL ME THE FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME, AND LAST NAME AND i WILL ADD IT TO THE LIST.  THE DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT NOON TO SUBMIT SO PLEASE SEND THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO RICHAPPLEBY08@GMAIL.COM.

• A list with the full name of all that will be attending from your organization. I have a attached a template for all to follow above but, a simple response to this email chain with full names and company affiliation will suffice. The deadline to get the list to me will be Thursday 13 April at noon. Let me know if there issues or concerns with meeting the deadline.
• Any names not on the final list submitted by the POC’s in the To line will not be permitted on base. Please respond to all when sending the list of names so that all command POC’s (CC’ed) are tracking as well.

 Other items that will need to be adhered to and relayed to attendees: 

• Personal photos/videos will not be allowed at the Memorial Service or at the follow-on reception. Please ensure that all cellphone are left in car prior to loading buses.

• Personal weapons and knives will not be permitted on base. All attendees taking the bus will be required to go through a breif security screening and baggage search prior to loading buses.

Thank you all for assisting us in organizing the Memorial for Kathy Weeks. You are all playing a vital role in allowing the command and the SOCOM community to pay the proper respects for Kathy who has done so much for our Community and Families.

The registration link for the 2023 travel tryouts is below.  All players must register to attend.

Thanks

WE ARE PLEASE TO ANNOUNCE THE PLANS FOR THE UPCOMING 2023-2024 YOUTH HOCKEY PROGRAMS.      HRYHA WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER AFFORDABLE, FUN,       AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR ALL LEVELS OF YOUTH HOCKEY.

FOR 2023-2024 HYRHA WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:

WARRIOR HOUSE REC LEAGUE/HOUSE TOURNAMENT TEAMS

OUR CORE HOUSE PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE WITH SKILLS BASED TRAINING FOR OUR HOUSE TEAMS WITH TWO PRACTICES PER WEEK (40 TOTAL) AND 20 LEAGUE GAMES INCLUDING PLAYOFFS.  TEAMS WILL PLAY IN HOUSE WITH THREE 15 MINUTE STOP TIME PERIODS AS IN PREVIOUS SEASONS.  THE HOUSE PROGRAM BEGINS THE SECOND WEEK OF SEPTEMBER WITH PRACTICES AND GAMES BEGINNING THE FIRST WEEKEND OF OCTOBER.  THE SEASON WILL END THE FIRST WEEKEND OF MARCH WITH PLAYOFFS. 

HOUSE DUES (U10/U12/U14/HS WILL BE $995 WITH $300 AT REGISTRATION AND 3 PYMTS OF $231.67.  HOUSE DUES FOR CROSS ICE MITES WILL BE $695 WITH $200 AT REGISTRATION AND 3 PYMTS $165.

HOUSE TOURNAMENT TEAMS WILL BE OFFERED AT ALL AGE DIVISIONS FOR THOSE PLAYERS THAT WANT TO COMPETE AT A HIGHER LEVEL WITHOUT COMMITIING TO THE DEMANDS AND COSTS OF A TRAVEL PROGRAM.  HOUSE SELECT TEAMS WILL BE FORMED AFTER THE SEASON STARTS AND MAY PLAY UP TO 3 SELECT TOURNAMENTS (B OR LOWER A LEVEL) SCHEDULED DURING THE SEASON.  THERE WILL BE PRACTICES SCHEDULED TO SUPPORT THE TOURNAMENT DATES. THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY OPEN TO HOUSE REC PLAYERS. 

SELECT DUES WILL BE $795 WITH $300 AT REGISTRATION AND 3 PYMTS OF $165.

                                             WARRIOR TRAVEL

WARRIOR PROGRAMS-WE ARE ADDING ENHANCEMENTS TO THE WARRIOR PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR PLAYERS WHO WANT TO PLAY AT A HIGHER COMPETITIVE LEVEL

WARRIOR TRAVEL TEAMS-

THIS YEAR THE WARRIOR PROGRAM WILL BE ENHANCED TO PROVIDE TRAVEL HOCKEY AT THE U10, U12, U14, AND U16 LEVELS.  THE PLACEMENT OF THE TEAMS AS TO A OR AA WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON THE PLAY-IN EVALUATION TOURNAMENTS IN AUGUST.   THE WARRIOR TRAVEL TEAMS WILL PLAY IN THE CAROLINA HOCKEY LEAGUE AND ALSO 5 OUTSIDE TOURNAMENTS.  THE TRAVEL TEAMS WILL PRACTICE TWICE A WEEK AND HAVE A 35-40 GAME SCHEDULE.  ALL TRYOUTS WILL BE SCHEDULED IN APRIL AND PRACTICES WILL BEGIN IN AUGUST WITH THE SEASON ENDING THE FIRST WEEKEND OF MARCH.  (TRAVEL PLAYERS WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE HOUSE PROGRAM).  THE TRYOUT DATES WILL BE POSTED SOON AND THERE WILL BE TWO SESSIONS.  THE TRYOUTS ARE $70 AND ALL PLAYERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER ONLINE. 

TRAVEL DUES WILL BE $2395 WITH $500 AT REGISTRATION AND  PAYMENTS OF $473.75.

THE MITE DIVISION WILL SUPPORT JAMBOREE A AND B TEAMS BASED ON REGISTRATIONS AS WELL AS A U6 TOURNAMENT OPTION. THERE WILL BE UP TO 4 TOURNAMENTS PLUS 24 PRACTICES.  DUES ARE $895 WITH $300 AT REGISTRATION AND 4 PAYMENTS OF $148.75

ALL TEAMS, HOUSE REC, TOURNAMENT, TRAVEL, AND JAMBOREE WILL PLAY UNDER THE WARRIOR BANNER.  NEW HOUSE JERSEYS ORDERED IN THE FUTURE WILL HAVE THE WARRIOR LOGO. THE HOUSE JERSEYS WILL CONTINUE WITH THE RED AND WHITE AND THE TRAVEL TEAMS WILL CONTINUE TO WEAR THE WARRIOR TRAVEL JERSEYS.  WE WANTED TO GET THIS INFORMATION OUT SO EVERYONE CAN HAVE THE INFORMATION THEY HAVE ASKED FOR TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.

THE APRIL TRAVEL TRYOUT DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.  THERE WILL BE TWO SESSIONS AND THE COST IS $70. THE REGISTRATION WILL BE READY SOON.

Congratulations to the HR3 U10 team and the HR1 U13 team for winning the EVHL playoffs.  Thanks to all the HRYHA and PYHA teams for their strong efforts in the playoffs.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25TH 10:00AM

Spring Pond Hockey registration is now available.  The Spring Pond Hockey season will begin Tuesday April 17th.  This is a 8 game season.  Games will be two periods of 20 minute run time.  Players will be assigned to teams one week prior to games beginning.  Pond Hockey is a free flowing game with no body contact.  

There is a 20 player limit for each age division.  

Due to an expected large turnout, registrations are only open to existing house players from HRYHA , PYHA, Chilled Ponds,  including players from the Learn to Play programs that are ready.   Also players playing on Warrior teams are eligible to register. Registrations will close Friday April 14th.

Cost is $155 for Mites and $195 for all other age groups.

Full time goalies will be no charge.

More information will be posted soon.

The EVHL house playoffs will begin soon.  Playoff schedules and rules will be posted and emailed this Sunday.  The EVHL playoffs use the Buffalo Points system which awards points for periods won and also for games won or tied.  Teams will play a round robin schedule with the top points winning the division championship.  That will be the format for the U13/14 and HS division.  The U10 division (5 teams) will play a 2 game round robin with a final game for the top 2 points teams for the championship.

Mites teams will participate in a EVHL Mite Jamboree the weekend of March 18th.  All 6 teams from Hryha and Pyha will participate.  More information to follow

Spring 4 on 4 Pond Hockey (3 on 3 for Cross Ice) will begin the week of April 18th.  The Pond hockey format is 2 twenty minute run time periods with no stops in play.  This is a eight game schedule and all games will be on Tuesday nights.  Due to the high number of players who participate in this program registrations will be done in two phases.  Registrations will open March 26th and each age group will be limited to 20 players.  More details including the cost will be published soon. Pond hockey is No Contact and all USA Hockey rules apply.

HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT HOLIDAY. PRACTICES RESUME TODAY JANUARY 3RD. SEE YOU AT THE RINK.

Please see the notice below about the USA Hockey Level 1 and 2 ref training August 13th at Iceland.  To register go to usahockey.com, click on officiating and look for the course to register.

Welcome back to the 2022-2023 youth hockey season.  We are expecting a large turnout this season and here are some details:

The registration link is on the website at www.hryha.com.  Season dues are $695 for Cross Ice Mites and $995 for all other divisions.  At registration there is a $300 payment and then 3 payments beginning in September.  Practices will begin the week of September 12th and games beginning the weekend of October 1.

VERY IMPORTANT

Our jersey provider has warned of a longer than usual lead time to produce our jerseys.  Each house player will need a Red and White jersey for the house program.  If you already have your jerseys, then you are good.  We do expect a large number of new players this year who will need jerseys.  Our jerseys are custom produced with your players number and name.  Stop by Iceland and get your jersey in.

All Tournament/Select/Jamboree players must also order house jerseys.  If they have already ordered the tournament jerseys they know their size and just need or fill out the order form for the house jerseys.

Socks can also be ordered on the jersey forms.

Many returning players probably do not need to reorder unless your player has outgrown the jersey.

Players numbers are protected but every effort will be made to honor number requests.

So, REGISTER as soon as you can and ORDER YOUR jerseys as soon as you can.

Any questions can be directed to me at richappleby08@gmail.com or to Casey at caseman68@cox.net

Below is the registration for the Fall Season.  We are expecting a very big turnout for the season so plan on signing up as soon as you can.  Payments for season dues are available after paying the initial deposit.

Practices will begin the second week of September with games starting the 1st weekend of October.  Jersey orders (if needed) should be placed at Iceland.  We will post suggested jersey sizing and order dates.

Games will be played with HRYHA and PYHA teams.

Thanks for all the support for the Warrior for Life Memorial  game for Commander Brian Bourgeois Saturday at Iceland.  This game was preceded by the Warrior Sled hockey game featuring four members and the Coach Hoff from the USA National Gold winning Sled hockey team.

During a break in the action the New Warrior For Life Shield was unveiled at center ice.  This will be installed in the lobby area of Iceland soon.

Another great weekend-Thanks to the Bruin Alumni, the USA National Sled team, members of the NSW community, and all fans of the game who attended.  Special thanks to WFL board members Mike Fleetwood and Bruin Alumni Frank Simonetti for all their hard work on setting up this event.

This beautiful Warrior for Life shield will soon be on display at Iceland.

Our own Coach Bob pictured with the Gold winning members of the USA National Sled Team.  Check out the gold medals.

Kevan Miller has come through again. He and Brad Marchand of March & Mill Co. have created “The Enforcer” T-Shirt to honor Cmdr. Brian Bourgeois.  100% of the net proceeds will go to the Warrior for Life Fund. Kevan plans to present Ryan with a check when he’s in VB July 23rd so let’s do what we can to pump up sales,

Below find link to purchase plus Kevan’s 2 Instagram posts and March & Mill Co’s Facebook post.  Please share within your teams, friends & family networks, the WhatsApp hockey contact list, and any supporters who are social media active, asking them to go wide with this. 

https://marchandmillco.com/collections/best-sellers/products/the-enforcer

https://www.instagram.com/p/CfHDChPusJZ/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/p/CfEfn_vuyaf/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/MarchandMillCo

Schedule
July 18-21 - Hockey Clinics
July 22   12:00pm  Warrior Sled Game
July 22   4:00pm  WFLF Memorial Games dedicated to Commander Brian Michael Bourgeois (USN)

The Warrior For Life Fund is proud to announce former Boston Bruins players Mark Mowers, Dave Jenson and Frank Simonetti will visit Virginia Beach to host youth ice hockey clinics, July 18th-21st, and Memorial Game July 22nd at Iceland Family Skating Center in Virginia Beach. Simonetti and Jenson are former defenseman who played with the Boston Bruins. Mowers is a former forward with the Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Anaheim Ducks. Mowers is currently a pro scout for the Minnesota Wild. Jenson played with the Hartford Whalers, Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins Organizations and was a key member of the 1984 USA Olympic hockey team. In addition to the star-studded lineup are four 2022 US Paralympic sled hockey gold medalists. Coach David Hoff is an ice-sled hockey coach and a member of the 2018/2022 United States gold medal Winter Paralympics ice sled hockey teams. Hoff recently led his team to an overall win gold in the 2022 Paralympics in Beijing and Ostrava 2021 - World Para Ice Hockey Championships | International Paralympic Committee games held in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Accompanying Hoff are players Travis Dodson, Rico Roman, Ralph DeQuebec and Joe Woodke, who will participate in a sled hockey clinic and game Saturday 12 noon in conjunction with the Boston Bruins visit. Sled hockey is the most popular Paralympic sport. A Proud Supporter of the Navy SEAL Foundation, The Warrior For Life Fund® supports our warriors by providing programs and infrastructure that help military families from all service branches cope with the unique challenges of combat, extended deployments, disabilities, and the long-lasting effects of war through the game of hockey while ensuring the bond of their service remains unbroken. The Warrior For Life Fund® will memorialize the history and heritage of military service and honor those who have unselfishly given the ultimate sacrifice. warriorforlifefund.org 4915 Broad St. Virginia Beach, VA 23462

The Warrior Summer Hockey Camp is scheduled for July 18-21 at Iceland.  Boston Bruin Alumni Frank Simonetti  will be the guest coach along with coaches from HRYHA and PYHA.  The camp is open to all youth hockey players.  Cost is $250.00 and the Camp Registration is below

Below are the Camp details.

June 20-24, 2022

Learn to Skate camp (includes any skater through the delta level- also good for young hockey players who need to work on their skating skills)
Freestyle camp (Advanced skaters)

Camp fees:

 $225 for 1st player, $200 for 2nd & 3rd

Drop off is 8:30-8:45am Ice time starts at 9:00am

Camp ends at 3:00pm

June 27-July 1, 2022

Hockey Camp (good for young hockey players) We mostly get players up through the U10 age group, some U12's who are newer players.

Camp fees:

 $225 for 1st player, $200 for 2nd & 3rd

Drop off is 8:30-8:45am  Ice time starts at 9:00am

Camp ends at 3:00pm

MATT JONES CAMP

https://www.joneshockeyschool.com/virginia-beach-virginia

• Sun, Jul 10, 20227:30 AM  Sun, Aug 28, 20221:30 PM
• Iceland Arena (map)

8 SUNDAY’S

JULY 10 - AUGUST 28

$600 / PER PLAYER

WARRIOR SUMMER HOCKEY CAMP

JULY 18-21 

All age groups-There will be a morning, mid-day and afternoon session each day.  Boston Bruin Alumni Frank Simonetti along with Coach Granata and Coach Casey will run.  All HRYHA and PYHA coaches are invited to participate.  Full details on the camp be published soon.

Thanks to all our HRYHA families for a great 2021-2022 EVHL season.  Even with a few Covid delays and two weather weekends we were able to complete the full practice and game schedules and for this we appreciate for help.

The final playoff winners were:

The Cross Ice Mites will have their final Jamboree the weekend of March 19th.

Upcoming Events:

The Spring Pond Hockey 4 on 4 season will begin the week of April 18th.  This program consist of 8 games (one per week), with 2 twenty minute run time periods.  The full details will be published March 21st and the registration will open that day.  Games will be played on Tuesday evenings.

There are several summer camps being planned and dates and details published soon.  There will be a Warrior for Life Camp July 18-22.  There will be three groups per day for four days.  Frank Simonetti from the Boston Bruin Alumni Association will run the camp with a couple of Boston Bruin guest coaches for the Friday sessions.  The registration for that camp will be available April 1st.

We will be holding tryouts for EJ/CHL teams the week of April 18th.  We also hope to support tournament teams.   Projected game and tournament schedules will be worked on and reviewed at the tryout sessions.  Players and coaches from both HRYHA and PYHA will participate in these programs.

We have added the actual CDC Covid guidelines that were recently released.  As in the past we ask that if anyone has any symptons to refrain from attend practices or games.  We appreciate everyone continued cooperation in this very confusing times.

Head coach David Hoff and members of the U.S. National Sled Team didn’t hesitate when offered the chance recently to help the Warrior For Life Fund (WFLF) Sled Hockey Program, an upstart sled hockey organization based in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.

Hoff was joined by national team players Joseph Woodke and Travis Dodson as the group participated in an annual memorial game at the Iceland Family Skating Center in Virginia Beach.

The charity game also featured NHL players from the Boston Bruins, including Kevan Miller, in addition to members of the military community. The