YOUTH
HOCKEY
The Hockey Department promotes the game for players of all ages and skill levels in a safe and organized environment. From novice to professional players, we offer ice hockey leagues at all skill levels. We strive to foster camaraderie, friendship and physical fitness while maintaining a fun, enjoyable and exciting atmosphere
Are you ready to play the worlds fastest and most exciting team sport?
AZ Ice has youth ice hockey programs and leagues for players at every level. We have hundreds of youth hockey players. Whether you're new or looking to play at an elite level, there's a program or league here for you.
Here are a few programs we have to offer.
Stick Time
Pick-Up Hockey
Private Instruction
Youth hockey
Shotts Tots Introductory program
American Development Model for Youth and Adult
Try Hockey For Free
Learn to Play Hockey
Camps and Clinics
YOUTH HOCKEY
OUR YOUTH HOCKEY PROGAMS
Shotts Tots is available for the players that would like to come out and join in an easy going pick up game atmosphere! In case of small group, all open hockey turns into a Stick & Puck atmosphere.
Learn To Play sessions are available for a skater to come out and work on their stick handling and skating drills. This is the perfect atmosphere to work on skating, stick handling and anything else you desire. Games/ scrimmages will be prohibited on this ice, strictly practice sessions.
Try Hockey For Free is designed to provide kids ages 4 to 9 that don't have a team, the opportunity to try hockey in a FUN, safe environment with trained coaching staff for free.
ADM - American Development Model teaches all aspects of the game of hockey! Skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, and competing! The USA Hockey ADM program emphasizes skill development and FUN!!!!!
Travel Hockey is designed for players who are just beginning their journey in playing hockey. Adult ADM is for players who are just starting out and want to improve their skills so they can play in our Adult Leagues.
FALL/WINTER 2025-2026
Registration is OPEN
Please note days and times are subject to change at the discretion of the facility
Fall/Winter will run as a Single Season of 20 games September-February
No All-Stars for the 2025-2026 season
Fall/Winter 2025-2026 League Pricing
6U-8U
Paid in full: $700.00
Defer Payment plan: $750.00 (Discounts do not apply)
($200.00 due at registration with 4 payments of $137.50 due 9/5, 10/3, 11/7, 12/5)
10U-12U-14/16U Combine
Paid in full: $900.00
Defer Payment plan: $950.00 (Discounts do not apply)
($200.00 due at registration with 4 payments of $187.50 due 9/5, 10/3, 11/7, 12/5)
Evaluations Saturday, August 16th
6U Mini Mites – 1:00pm-2:00pm
8U Mites – 2:15pm-3:15pm
10U Squirts – 5:30pm-6:30pm
12U Peewee – 6:45pm-7:45pm
14U/16U Combine – 8:00pm-9:00pm
Full gear is required.
After evaluation, please allow the league coordinators to finalize rosters.
Once they have—you will receive an email notifying you of your players’ placement.
All players must be registered through DASH and have a current season USA Hockey Membership
AZ ICE PEORIA Fall Winter Youth League
6U and 8U Fall Winter league 2025-2026
Developmental Hockey League
A cross-ice development program that allows players to get more ice time (twice a week), more puck touches (a result of cross-ice system), and gain game experience. The cross-ice program consists of two 1-hour ice slots per week. The first (on Mondays) focuses primarily on game play and the second (on Saturdays) focuses on skill development. No stats are kept.
League Includes:
20-game season including playoffs.
Every player will make a team.
Jersey and Sock- New jerseys will be handed out only to those who are brand new to our program. Every player will receive socks. If you have an AZ Ice jersey and it is too small, please let your league coordinator know who will then advise the youth hockey director Jeremy Goltz.
10U through 16U
AZ Ice Peoria Youth Hockey Leagues are designed to provide your player with the best possible hockey
experience while teaching important skills such as teamwork, fair play, and building confidence!
Game and Practice format:
AZ Ice is a USA Hockey Facility and USA Hockey Rules apply to our youth league.
League Includes: 20-game season including playoffs.
Every player will make a team.
Jersey and Sock- New jerseys will be handed out only to those who are brand new to our program.
Every player will receive socks. If you have an AZ Ice jersey and it is too small,
please let your league coordinator know who will then advise Jeremy Goltz.
All teams are coached by USA Hockey educated volunteers, who have cleared a background screening.
0U-16U games will be played with (3) 12-minute periods, a 3-minute warm-up, and a 1-minute break between periods.
10U and 12U are NON_CHECKING
14/16U is a Full Checking Division
Youth Hockey Director: Jeremy Goltz youthhockeydirector@azice.com
Game and Practice Days:
Please know the days and times are subject to change.
6U Practice Tuesdays 5:10pm
Games: Saturday 12:30pm
8U Practice Mondays 5:20pm or 6:20pm
Games: Saturday 1:35 pm or 2:40 pm
10U Practice Wednesday 5:10 pm, 6:20 pm, 7:35 pm
Games: Saturdays 8:20am, 9:40am, or 11:00am
12U Practice Thursday 5:15 pm, 6:30 pm
Games: Saturday 4:00 pm or 5:20 pm
14/16U Practice Tuesday 5:15 pm or 6:30 pm
Games: Saturday 5:30 pm or 6:55 pm
First practice the week of August 25th
First game Saturday, September 6th
League Blackout dates:
October 10th-12th State Championships
October 31st Halloween
November 15th and 16th Autumn Antics
December 13th Christmas Show
December 23rd- January 3rd Christmas and New Years
January 16th -18th Hockey Tournament
February 13th – 16th Hockey Tournament
Please note days and times are subject to change at the discretion of the facility.
Fall/Winter will run as a Single Season of 20 games.
No All-Stars for the 2025-2026 season.
HOCKEY INSTRUCTOR BIO'S
HERE IS A LIST OF THE APPROVED HOCKEY COACHES.
We have a wide range of hockey coaches to fit your needs. Fill out the request form below or contact guest services for the coach you'd like to work with today. Check back for updated bio's soon.
Crystal Roe
Mike Johnson
Dustin Wood
Rusty Roe
Chris Snowden
Jeff Tecca
HOCKEY PRIVATE
LESSONS FORM
Please fill out the form below.
Lessons are booked and payment is made directly to the individual instructor.
Admission is not included in the price of a private lesson.
Please fill out the following information and allow up to 48 hours to be contacted.
For additional information on Private Lesson, feel free to contact Crystal Roe at crystalr@azice.com
Private lessons are a great addition to enrollment in our Learn to Skate program.
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HOCKEY PROGRAMS
Mission Travel Hockey
Jeremy Goltz is the founder and Coach-in-Chief of Mission AZ Ice, a youth travel hockey organization in the Phoenix area.
He is the former Head Coach of the ASU Sun Devil D1 Hockey program (2008-2010), where in just two years he led the Sun Devils to their second best season in the program's history.
Jeremy was awarded the 2010 American Collegiate Hockey Association's D1 Coach of the Year.