Peabody Youth Hockey
From a player's first team experience through the older youth divisions, Peabody Youth Hockey provides opportunities to develop skills, build confidence, strengthen teamwork, and enjoy the game.
Youth Hockey
Our age-based programs help players build fundamental hockey skills, gain game experience, and continue developing throughout their youth hockey journey. Select a division to learn more about the player experience and development goals.
An introduction to organized team hockey with an emphasis on skating, puck skills, confidence, and having fun.
Skating fundamentals, puck control, teamwork, and enjoyment of the game.
Players continue developing their individual skills while gaining a greater understanding of positioning, teamwork, and game situations.
Skating, passing, shooting, positioning, and introductory team concepts.
Players strengthen their hockey fundamentals while developing greater game awareness, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
Skill refinement, game awareness, team systems, and competitive development.
Players build upon their foundational skills while adjusting to the increased pace, physical demands, and complexity of hockey.
Advanced skills, responsible team play, situational awareness, and sportsmanship.
Older youth players continue developing their technical abilities, hockey intelligence, and leadership through organized team competition.
Advanced game concepts, individual responsibility, leadership, and continued skill development.
Age Eligibility & Team Placement: Division eligibility is determined by applicable USA Hockey and Massachusetts Hockey age classifications for the season. Team placement may also involve evaluations, roster availability, and program considerations. Families with questions about their child's division should contact PYH before registering.
Beyond Team Practices
Peabody Youth Hockey supports player development through specialized instruction and additional training opportunities. These programs complement regular team practices and games.
Goaltending is an important part of player development at PYH. We support current and aspiring goalies through opportunities to learn position-specific techniques, movement, confidence, and game awareness.
Families can explore information about goalie development opportunities and the specialized instruction available through PYH.
Explore Goaltending →Additional instruction helps players continue improving their skating, puck handling, shooting, passing, and overall hockey abilities.
PYH works with experienced development partners to provide opportunities for players to build skills beyond their regularly scheduled team practices.
Explore Skills & Development →Helpful Information
Whether your family is new to hockey or your child is moving into a new age division, we're here to help you find the appropriate next step.
If your child is new to skating or organized hockey, our Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programs provide a welcoming starting point.
Ask About Getting Started →Not sure which division your child belongs in? Contact PYH for assistance with age eligibility, evaluations, and program information.
Contact Peabody Youth Hockey →Join the PYH Community
Find the program that's right for your child and explore registration opportunities with Peabody Youth Hockey. Our goal is to help young athletes develop their skills, build friendships, and enjoy the game.
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PO Box 2081, Peabody, MA 01960
tannershockey01960@gmail.com
