01 / Skating
Speed & Mobility
Building control and confidence at a faster pace.
- Acceleration and stopping
- Edges, agility, and transitions
- Forward and backward skating
- Changing direction with the puck
Peabody Youth Hockey · Youth Programs
Squirt / 10U Hockey
Stronger Skills. Smarter Decisions. Better Team Play.
Squirt hockey builds on the foundation developed at Mite / 8U. Players strengthen their skating and puck skills while gaining confidence in positioning, decision-making, and organized team play.
About the Program
Building on the Fundamentals
At Squirt / 10U, players continue developing individual skills while learning how to apply them in more challenging game situations. Practices emphasize skating, puck control, passing, shooting, and making decisions with and without the puck.
Our goal is to develop confident, well-rounded players who compete with effort, support their teammates, and continue enjoying hockey as they grow.
Player Development
What Players Learn at 10U
Squirt hockey combines skill repetition with increasingly realistic game situations to help players improve their execution and awareness.
02 / Puck Skills
Confidence With the Puck
Improving skill execution in motion and under pressure.
- Stickhandling and puck protection
- Passing and receiving
- Shooting technique and accuracy
- Maintaining possession while moving
03 / Hockey IQ
Understanding Team Play
Learning to read situations and work together.
- Offensive and defensive awareness
- Positioning and spacing
- Decision-making under pressure
- Communication and supporting teammates
Guided by USA Hockey's American Development Model
USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM) emphasizes quality practice, repetition, small-area games, decision-making, and well-rounded athletic development at 10U. These principles support the development-first approach we value at PYH.
Explore USA Hockey's 10U Guidelines ↗The Squirt Experience
What Families Can Expect
Team hockey at 10U offers opportunities to practice, compete, and continue building responsibility and confidence.
Practices
Coaches use skill-based instruction, purposeful repetition, and game-like drills to improve skating, puck skills, awareness, and teamwork.
Games & Competition
Organized league games give players opportunities to apply their skills, make decisions at game speed, and learn to compete together as a team.
Team Placement
Team placement may consider evaluations, player development, roster availability, and appropriate competitive placement for the season.
Tryouts & Evaluations →Goaltending Development
Players interested in goaltending can explore position-specific development while continuing to build strong overall hockey skills.
Explore Goaltending →Season Information: Practice schedules, fees, team assignments, league placement, and game times may change from season to season. PYH communicates current team-specific details through TeamSnap and coaches.
Getting Ready
Preparing for Squirt Hockey
Whether your child is moving up from Mite or joining PYH at 10U, these resources will help your family take the next step.
Equipment Requirements
Organized 10U hockey requires appropriate protective equipment. Review the Equipment Guide before the season begins.
View Equipment Guide →Evaluations & Placement
Learn how PYH evaluates players and makes team assignments based on development and roster considerations.
Review Tryouts & Evaluations →Registration & Eligibility
Review current-season registration details and applicable age classifications before enrolling your child.
Registration Information →Join the Tanners
Questions About Squirt / 10U?
Not sure which division your child belongs in, how evaluations work, or how to register? Our volunteer team can help you find the right next step.