amherst youth hockey

Recreation & MOHL League

2026 Recreation & MOHL League

The Amherst Youth Hockey Recreation & MOHL League is built to introduce players to the game while keeping competition fun, inclusive, and development-focused at every age level. Beginning as early as four years old, our Novice program creates a welcoming learn-to-skate environment designed for brand-new players stepping onto the ice for the first time. As athletes grow, the Recreation program provides structured skill development, teamwork, and game experience all the way through age 18.

Whether learning the fundamentals or continuing to compete in a structured house setting, the Recreation & MOHL League provides a positive, high-energy pathway to build skills, friendships, and a lifelong love of hockey.

Ages & Cost

  • Novice 1 (2022) $600
  • Novice 2 (2021) $600
  • 6U (2020) $700
  • 8U (2019 & 2018) $750
  • 10U (2017 & 2016) $800
  • 12U (2015 & 2014) $850
  • 14U (2013 & 2012) $900
  • 16/18U (2011 - 2008) $950

Every age group is open to both male and female players. All players receive a jersey and socks with their registration fee.

When

Evaluations:

For players ONLY age 8U and older will be held the weekend of September 12th and September 19th. You must attend at least one weekend. You will receive an email with all the evaluation details at a later date. 1st Session week: Your players first ice session will be the week of September 26th.

Ice Times:

Ice times are typically twice a week. At the beginning of the season, there are usually two practices per week; later in the season, there is one practice and one game. The exception to this rule is the 8U level, they are on the ice 3 days a week: once during the week and both days on the weekend.

Where

The Amherst Youth Hockey Recreation & MOHL program will be played at the Northtown Center in Amherst, NY. Teams will both practice and play games at that location. It is possible that some teams may play independent games against other organizations with local travel within WNY.

Practices

Our recreation & MOHL program will receive two ice slots a week providing players with ample time to develop their skills and work on team strategies. The coaching staff is committed to providing players with challenging and engaging practice sessions that focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Our Novice 1 & 2 plus the 6U program has ice only on the weekends, with the ice time between 7AM and 9AM for 50 minute sessions.

Our 8U program has ice 3 times a week, once during the week typically around 5PM and then on both Saturday & Sunday in the AM and each sessions is 50 minutes

The remainder of our levels days and time slots will vary subject to ice availability.

Games

The number of games that our recreational & MOHL  program plays will vary depending on the number of teams at any given level.

Depending on registration numbers and overall skill level, certain age divisions may offer Select Team opportunities to provide an enhanced competitive experience for developing players. In addition, Amherst Youth Hockey will evaluate each season whether specific age divisions will participate in the MOHL (Multi-Organizational House League), a competitive, travel-based house league across Western New York for players ages 7–18. These decisions are made by the Association with the goal of maintaining balanced competition, positive development, and a fun environment for every player.

Extra Costs

Team Assessments:

Individual Teams may ask for a small assessment to cover the costs of a team parties.

Additionally there maybe a Select teams. If your child is chosen for this team there is an additional cost as they will play in tournaments and play additional games in excess of the regular season games.

Team Selection

All teams will be composed of the players at that age group once the on ice evaluations are completed and based on skill level rated by the panel of recreation & MOHL program convenors with input from members of the board of directors. 

Contact

Questions: Please contact Amherst Youth Hockey at (716) 631-0850 please be sure to leave a message as we do not have in office hours, or e-mail ayhregistrar@gmail.com

Fine Print

Your registration is not complete until your fee is paid in full, or you are on an approved payment plan.

Registration Payments:

A $40 returned check fee will be assessed for returned checks. This fee will need to be paid before the player returns to the ice.

No player will be allowed to practice or participate without full registration fee payment prior to the due date, and receipt of all fully completed registration documents.

Once a player has been placed on a team or the 1st ice session week has begun there will be no registration refunds.

No player will be allowed to play outside their respective USA Hockey Age Grouping.All ages are based on calendar year.

No player will be registered without all the above conditions being met. Registration may become limited based on ice and team availability. If this occurs, eligibility will be determined by the date of registration of all required information and payment in full.

All registrations will be based on AYH Program availability only.

Registration is based on a first come-first serve basis, so register as soon as the AYH online Registration is available.

You will receive an e-mail receipt.