With great sadness, we share the passing of Bill Smith due to complications from Covid. Bill was a source of strength to all and tenaciously fought for the last month. On behalf of the T1EHL, our prayers go to his wife, Cheryl, his family and friends, and the Victory Honda Org.
Today is a sad day for the T1EHL and its extended family, as we have just learned of the recent passing of Chicago Fury player Gabriel Remy. We extend our deepest condolences to the Remy’s and, pray for strength during this difficult time. We ask you please respect their privacy.
The
@T1EHL
is devastated to announce the passing of Jack Bowkus, long-time coach of the
@JrKingsHockey
program. He was instrumental in the development of the league and will be missed by all that knew him. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.
Last week, Gov. Whitmer gave gyms and organized sports the go to resume today. We're so excited for our Michigan teams who have been patiently waiting to get back on the ice. Let's get ready for a full-season!
On Sunday,
@SanJoseJrSharks
15 AAA team had a game against the Colorado Thunderbirds when the Sharks bus broke down 3 miles before the rink. Fortunately, the TBirds bus pulled up right behind theirs and offered to take the players to the rink. What a display of kindness!
It is with a heavy heart that the
@T1EHL
announces the passing of one of its' leaders and friends, John Kay. John has led the Belle Tire organization for nearly 20 years and has been an instrumental part of the of Michigan Hockey and the
#T1EHL
Tier 1 Elite Hockey League is the Nation's premier amateur hockey league featuring 24 organizations stretching from coast to coast. We strive to take our players to the next level in hockey all while helping them grow into the talented players we know they can become!
The hockey community has come together to support the family of Gabe Remy, a
@FuryAAAHockey
U18 player who recently passed. Please continue to keep the family, friends, teammates, and loved ones of Gabe in your thoughts and prayers. View the GoFundMe here:
Congrats to Cole Oravitz of the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite on his recent commitment to the University of Massachusetts for the 2021-2022 season! We are very proud of you Cole, keep up the great work!
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We hope to have a full season for 2020-2021, so we encourage all of our players and their families to follow along as we share updates and new regulations/rules for rinks. We miss all of our players and teams, and hope to see you on the ice this year!
@T1EHL
extends our prayers and well wishes for a speedy recovery to
@DSEHC
player Colton Crawford. Colton was taken to the hospital after suffering from a severe injury over the weekend and is currently recovering. Please join us in supporting the Crawford’s during this time.
The T1EHL has the best coaches in the nation! Congrats to Mike DeAngelis, longtime coach for the Jr. Coyote organization, on his induction into the University of Minnesota Duluth's Hall of Fame last weekend.
T1EHL Playoffs 2021 - New Location, Same Great Hockey!!!
We will be in a brand new location outside of Denver, CO watching the leagues' best teams compete for the championship. Feb 12 - 15 will have the games you don't want to miss!
After a weekend of fierce competition, we are all set for our championship games tomorrow!
18U Belle Tire vsChicago Fury11:30 AM
16U Fox Motors vs Phoenix Jr. Coyotes11:15 AM
15OFox Motors vs Colorado Tbirds9:00 AM
14U Anaheim Jr. Ducks vsLA Jr. Kings9:15 AM
Congratulations to Nathan McBrayer of the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets on his commitment to play NCAA D1 hockey at The Ohio State University! Congrats Nathan, we are so proud of you!
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Congrats to Jack Larrigan of the St. Louis Blues AAA 14U who has recently committed to the University of Notre Dame for the 2022-2023 season! We are proud of you Jack, and all your hard work!
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#everywhere
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We are still on a high from last weekend's showcases! We couldn't be more excited and thrilled that hockey is finally back and can't wait to see even more players at upcoming events. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to ensure the health & safety of all in attendance!
It's super showcase week! We are excited to end 2021 on a high note with all our teams in one place. Will we see you this weekend on the ice? Reply, like, or retweet and let us know! 🏒
Check out this article on Jackson Niedermayer, former Jr. Duck on his commitment to Arizona State University and his bright future in hockey!
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#everywhere
New season, new look! We have been working on a new website all summer and are happy to say it is finally live! Check out all the new features and content at:
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Another playoffs weekend in the books! Considering the circumstances, we are so grateful to have been able to still allow our teams to hit the ice for our annual year-end event. We already can't wait to see all the talent next season!
Congratulations to the Buffalo Jr. Sabres and seven of their players that have committed to play college NCAA hockey! We are proud of you boys, and we cannot wait to see you take your hockey careers to the next level!
We are so excited that restrictions are being lifted and teams are getting back on the rink! Make sure to follow along as we share announcements and dates for T1EHL players.
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As we continue to update you with schedule changes as they come in, we want to thank all of our staff, coaches, parents, and players for their understanding! We are living in unprecedented times and we appreciate your patience as we work through changes this season.
Check out this article on Jake Barczweski, alum of the AAA St. Louis Blues on his successes in hockey! Barcweski is another player that is an example of the motto we at T1EHL believe in,
#wherecanyougofromhere
#everywhere
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all of our great organizations, players, scouts and supporters. Without you, we wouldn’t be the best youth elite hockey league in the country. What are you thankful for this year?
PLAYOFFS WEEKEND IS HERE! While we might be in a new location, we're still playing the same, great game of hockey. Who's ready to hit the ice this weekend?!
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#everywhere
We are SO close to the start of the season and we can't wait to see all of our players get back on the ice! Will we see you at a showcase this season? Tweet us and let us know which one!
It's showcase week! We've got teams in Chicago and Detroit this weekend for our final showcases before playoffs in Blaine. What an amazing season it's been!
Congratulations to this season's Youth Tier I
#USAHNationals
champs! 👏
14U: Compuware
15O: Buffalo Jr. Sabres
16U: Chicago Mission
18U: CCYHA
Recaps & highlights:
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Blaine Playoff Results are in!! Congratulations to the following Semi-Finalists: NJ Avalanche, Belle Tire, Buffalo Jr. Sabres, and the Pittsburgh Pens Elite! The full schedule can be found here:
Congrats to the AAA Iowa Wild and their players Matt Allen, Max Helgeson, and Brandon Lajoie on being called up to play in the remaining 18-19 season for the NAHL! Allen--Amarillo Bulls, Helgeson--Jamestown Rebels, and Lajoie--Kenai River Brown Bears.
The 18U / 16U/ 15O
@T1EHL
Phoenix Showcase kicks off tomorrow! Please find important information regarding the showcase below. Up to date schedule can be found on our website at:
And that's a wrap on the 2022-2023 season! Thank you all for an amazing weekend in Blaine for our annual championships. We're already looking forward to the 2023-2024 season, which will surely be packed with even more talent from our incredible players!
Congrats to the
@T1EHL
West Team who won the
@NAHLHockey
18U Top Prospects Tournament this weekend! The T1EHL East Team also had a great showing, winning the consolation game. Great job to both teams at this prestigious tournament!
ATTN 15O/16U players! We've got a slight schedule change for the upcoming 2020-2021 season. The St. Louis event will be moving to Columbus, Ohio - read more details here:
Congratulations yet again to the St Louis AAA Blues and their players! Adisen Brueck recently tendered with the NAHL Springfield Jr. Blues. Congrats Adisen! Your hard work has certainly paid off!
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#everywhere