NORTH PARK IS GOING BACK TO QUÉBEC!

After a two-year hiatus, North Park is thrilled to announce that our 2014 team has been accepted to participate in the 67th edition of the Québec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament this February! Widely considered one of the premier youth hockey tournaments in the world, the event has brought together generations of 11- and 12-year-old players from across the globe since 1960. The remarkable alumni include Wayne Gretzky, Ron Francis, Marcel Dionne, Steve Yzerman, Mario Lemieux, and former North Park parent and coach Brendan Shanahan.

For countless players, competing in Québec remains one of the most memorable experiences of their youth hockey careers. We are incredibly excited for our 2014 players and families to become part of that tradition.

Over the past two seasons, North Park/NYC Hockey Club has also been proud to participate in the Tournoi International de Hockey Pee-Wee B.S.R., another outstanding Québec youth hockey tradition. We are pleased to announce that we will once again field a team at the tournament as it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2027. 

Future Hall of Famer Sidney Crosby competed in the B.S.R. Tournament and still holds several of its records. In February 2025, our team added its own chapter to the tournament’s history by capturing the championship. Both tournaments offer extraordinary international hockey experiences, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with each of them for years to come.

We will be announcing tryout details in the coming weeks to round out our B.S.R. team, which will be made up primarily of players from our 2015 birth year.

Two North Park teams. One incredible hockey destination. Québec, here we come!

Remembering Coach Tom Hynes

Every September 11, we honor the family members, friends, and loved ones who lost their lives in the attacks.

On this 25th anniversary, we remember Tom Hynes, a beloved North Park coach who was lost on that tragic day. Tom’s legacy remains an important part of our organization, and we honor his memory each year through the presentation of the Tom Hynes Award.

To learn more about Tom and the award established in his honor, please visit: Tom Hynes Award

North Park Available Spots for 2026-2027

North Park Hockey has limited openings at the 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U AA/A levels. Please reach out to Northparkhockey@gmail.com for more information.

THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING SPECIAL – THANK YOU FOR AN INCREDIBLE SEASON

As we wrap up the first season of our Girls Hockey Program, we just want to say thank you to everyone who helped make this year happen. Starting something new always takes a leap of faith, and this community showed up in a big way.

This year, we launched with our Girls Limited Season, and it gave us a great foundation to build on. Seeing the players come together, compete, and grow has been incredible. And the best part is, this is only the start — next year we’re excited to expand into a Girls Full Season. The 2026–’27 season will also mark the 40th Anniversary of our program, which makes this next chapter even more meaningful.

To our players — thank you for bringing your energy, your work ethic, and your love of the game every time you stepped on the ice. You set the tone for what this community can become.

To our families — thank you for believing in the idea from the very beginning and for supporting these players every step of the way.

To our coaches — thank you for the time, care, and dedication you poured into this group. The impact you’ve had on these players goes far beyond the rink.

And to the broader hockey community, including the teams we competed against this season — thank you for helping create such a competitive and welcoming environment for girls’ hockey to keep growing.

Year one is in the books, but it really does feel like we’re just getting started. The talent, determination, and sportsmanship we’ve seen on the ice this season make us incredibly excited about where our girls hockey community is headed.

Thank you for being part of the beginning. We’re looking forward to what comes next.

NYC Hockey Club Advances to Quarterfinals in Quebec BSR Tournament

The New York City Hockey Club 2013 AAA team is proudly representing the program — and our city — in Quebec at the 49th Annual BSR Tournament. This year’s event features 110 teams and over 2,200 players from seven countries: Canada, South Korea, France, the United States, Hungary, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.

The team is 1–1 in tournament play after an exciting 3–2 victory yesterday over ANNECY (France), eliminating the French club. In their opener, NYC Hockey Club suffered a heartbreaking 4–3 overtime loss to the East Beavers (New Brunswick).

Including exhibition games, the team is now 6-2 overall, having faced two European teams and three Canadian teams, providing a true international hockey experience. Additionally, the team defeated Team Doritos and AHF Selects before arriving in Quebec. 

Next up is a rematch of last year’s championship game. In 2025, the NYC Hockey Club 2012 AAA team captured the 48th Annual BSR title with a 4–2 win. Tonight (Friday), they face Suisse-SD Academy (Switzerland) at 5:05 PM. You can watch live here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaH74qGl0mY

To claim the 2026 Quebec BSR Championship, the team will need to win three more games — Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We are incredibly proud of how they are representing North Park on the international stage.

MARK MESSIER, MARK MESSIER FOUNDATION, i2i & NORTH PARK HOCKEY INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION

In partnership with Mark Messier and the Mark Messier Foundation, and in collaboration with i2i (Inline-2-Ice) and North Park Hockey, 75 kids from PS 56 in the Bronx stepped onto the ice this past Tuesday to learn new skills and build confidence, with our coaches guiding and supporting them every step of the way.

Thank you to Mark Messier and the Mark Messier Foundation for organizing the event, to our North Park Hockey coaches for making the day unforgettable for the kids, and to the incredible i2i team for their support.

It was a special bonus to get a sneak peek at our new Messier Cup, created in honor of our North Park Hockey League (NPHL) program and proudly sponsored by the Mark Messier Foundation.

The future looks bright for the next generation of skaters.

MLK TOURNAMENT WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

What a fantastic weekend at our MLK tournaments. Huge shoutout to all of our teams for their effort, energy, and competitiveness throughout.

Tournament Champions

•   2013A – The Liberty Cup

•   2014 AAA – CCM MLK Invite

•   Central Park Leafs – CCM MLK Invite

Finalists


•   14U Bantam Blue – The Liberty Cup

•   Peewee White – The Liberty Cup

Congratulations to the champions, finalists, and all of our teams who competed. We are proud of the way our teams represented the program through hard work and resilience. It was a great weekend of hockey all around. On to the next one.

2025-2026 Annual Appeal

As we approach the holiday break, North Park Hockey Association is pleased to report a terrific first half of the 2025-2026 season. Our Full Ice 8U Mite team (“Central Park Leafs”) has gone undefeated thus far in MAMA league play, and our newly-launched North Park Girls program (8U – 16U) is steadily gaining momentum while helping to grow girls’ hockey in New York City. Our Tier II teams across the EJEPL, HVHL, and LIAHL leagues are having great success; three teams (12U, 16U, and 18U) are on track to qualify for the EJEPL playoffs, one 10U, two 12U, and three 14U teams are in the running for the HVHL playoffs, and one 10U team is likely to clinch a spot in the LIAHL playoffs. Finally most of our Tier I, NYC Hockey Club teams in the THF are in position to see postseason action, with several currently ranked in the Top 10 in their respective age groups for all of New York State. There is much excitement ahead in 2026!

In October, North Park held its first-ever Fall Festival hosting teams from Czech Vikings Hockey from the Czech Republic. It was a successful inaugural event showcasing our talented skaters and program against a renowned European club. As fall comes to a close, North Park will have sent teams to compete nationally in locations including Chicago, Boston, Washington, DC, Upstate New York, Dallas, Tampa, Philadelphia and many others. We are proud that our Development programs, the North Park House Program and the 6U Mites, allow our organization to offer hockey at all levels and ages (4-18) for the Five Boroughs of New York City and surrounding communities in the Tri-State Area.

With the November opening of the Davis Center in Central Park, at the site of the old Lasker Rink, teams have hosted and will continue to host the “Winter Classic” series through the fall and winter. This is a special location for all who have played North Park Hockey as Lasker Rink was the site of our founding almost four decades ago. And with that, as we pay homage to our past, we also look forward to preparing for the 40th Season Celebration in Winter 2027.

Through the sport of youth ice hockey, North Park champions high-level competition both regionally and nationally and, most importantly, espouses the virtues of character formation and sportsmanship at all levels. North Park would not be the program it is today without your unwavering support via the Annual Appeal. We are filled with gratitude for your continued generosity, which over the years has laid the groundwork for additional programming and other opportunities to say “Yes.”

As a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run not-for-profit, North Park Hockey Association has no overhead or margin. Your tuition goes directly to the programming for our children, on and off the ice. Additionally, we work hard to ensure efficient rosters to facilitate optimal ice time for all kids. Your contributions to the Annual Appeal are critical in helping North Park fund the “Yes” when our families ask. Thank you!

ACH and Credit Card Donations: North Park Hockey Donation

Donations of Appreciated Stock / Written Check: North Park Hockey Association can now accept donations of appreciated stock. Please reach out to North Park Treasurer Hart Claypool (hart.claypool@gmail.com) to inquire about appreciated stock donations or donations via written check. Thank you.

In partnership,
The Executive Committee, North Park Board

2025 FALL FESTIVAL

We’re celebrating hockey, teamwork, and community this week with fun events and special guests — including the visiting Czech Vikings, one of Europe’s elite Tier I tournament programs, and former NHL goalie Nolan Schaefer.

The Fall Festival kicked off with the Mites Messier Cup Jamboree, bringing our youngest players together for an exciting day of fun and friendly competition.


In the coming days, the Czech Vikings coaches are joining North Park and NYC Hockey Club teams for clinics, station-based training, and international matchups — all are welcome to come cheer!

From goalie sessions to skill-building clinics and international games with our Czech guests, it’s shaping up to be an incredible celebration of hockey and community. Let’s give our visitors a warm welcome to New York City!

NYC Hockey Club Welcomes Guest Coach Tom Keough

We are excited to announce that the New York City Hockey Club teams have just wrapped up a successful training camp! The teams had a fantastic end to their boot camp, and to top it off, the were honored to welcome a very special guest.

Coach Tom Keough, Varsity Head Coach at St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City, NJ, joined our 2012 and 2013 AAA practice to run drills and evaluate our players. With his experience coaching in one of the top high school leagues in the Northeast and having mentored players now in NCAA D1, D3, and even NHL prospects like John Mustard, Coach Keough’s visit was an incredible opportunity for our players.

We are thrilled to be expanding our connections with high school and prep school coaches in the area and beyond. Strengthening these relationships will give all of our players a solid base of options as they move into their high school years. We plan to announce future details on our growing database of high school coaches in the area looking for NYC Hockey Club, North Park and NYC Skyliner players to join their programs.

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