How MTL Hockey Works

Divisions

MTL Hockey runs three divisions in the 2026–27 season. Placement is by birth year:

Mites — Birth years 2018–2021 (8U) · minimum age 5
Squirts — Birth years 2016–2017 (10U)
Middle School — Birth years 2012–2015 · Grades 6–8

The Season

MTL middle school hockey team together in the locker room

Mites play a 20-game MCYHL league schedule at Mennen Arena, with MTL practices in between.
Squirts run In-House Skills coaching at MTL House, with a Mennen league team formed if there is enough interest.
Middle School plays a 10-game Montclair State Middle School League schedule; the season begins in early winter.

Season dates and practice schedules are confirmed by the hockey coordinators before each season — this page will be updated as they land.

Registration

Sign-ups are rolling and all in one place on the Register page. Early registration genuinely matters: ice time is purchased based on interest.

What You’ll Need

Skates, helmet with full cage, and protective gear; street hockey needs are lighter. Detailed per-division equipment lists are coming from the coordinators.