Registration is $50.00

Armstrong Arrows 8U Mite ADM (American Development Model) Teams are proud members of the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League (PAHL). These teams are for both boys and girls.

The Armstrong Arrows plan to field Red, White and Blue Teams for the 2025-2026 Season.

BENEFITS OF ADM:

MORE PUCK TOUCHES: Smaller spaces mean more opportunity for a player to touch the puck – and ultimately improve their game.

AGE-APPROPRIATE TRAINING: By shrinking the ice down to their level, kids can get more involved and learn skills quicker and easier.

INCREASED COMPETITION: A smaller ice surface makes players of all skill levels think and act quicker, resulting in more frequent battles for the

puck.

FUN FOR ALL: There's a direct relationship between the amount of time a player spends with the puck and their passion for the game. The more active we can keep them, the more enjoyable their experience will be. And more fun they have, the more they'll learn.

Armstrong Arrows PAHL Teams are members of the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League (PAHL) and will field teams from Squirt 10U level on up through midget age players 15U. These teams are for both boys and girls. The Armstrong Arrows will field teams from AA to B Level Teams based on PAHL Placement. Teams will participate in PAHL regular season games with the possibility of tournaments and independent games.

Armstrong Arrows 12U Girls Team is a member of the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League (PAHL). This is a GIRLS ONLY team that will participate in PAHL regular season games with the possibility of tournaments and independent games.

Armstrong Arrows 14U Girls may play in the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League (PAHL) or an Independent Schedule that includes independent games and tournaments for the upcoming season.

Armstrong Arrows National Bound Program is an Elite Tier II Hockey Program with the intent of their teams competing for the USA Hockey Tier II National Championships each year. This is the Armstrong Arrows National Bound Program’s 9th year of existence. The 16U National Bound Team qualified for the USA Hockey Tier II National Championships in 2016, 2017 & 2018. The 18U National Bound Team qualified for the 2019, 2022 and most recently 2024 USA Hockey Tier II National Championships.

The goal of each National Bound Team is to win the USA Hockey Tier II National Championship.

USA Hockey 2026 Tier II National Championship Locations:

14U - TBD

16U – TBD

18U - TBD

Armstrong Arrows "National Bound" 19U Girls is an elite Tier II Hockey Program with the intent of their team competing for the USA Hockey Tier II National Championships each year. This team is a girls only team.

The goal of each National Bound Team is to win the USA Hockey Tier II National Championship.

USA Hockey 2026 Tier II National Championship Locations:

19U - TBD

Li'l Arrows Spring Program is for players between the ages of 4 - 10 who have participated in a Learn to Play and/or Little Pens Program at any rink (this program is NOT limited to players who participated in the above programs at Belmont Complex). The program will focus on Skating, Skills and Small-Area Games. This spring program is an excellent way for your child to gain more confidence and help prepare for the upcoming hockey season.

Spring 3 on 3 League is open to any player from any organization that is registered with USA Hockey. The Spring 3 on 3 League is a great opportunity to get additional ice in March and April. The Spring 3 on 3 League is non-checking and full equipment is required. This league is open to ages from 10U Squirt to 18U Midget (Players will skate in divisions based on age levels for the upcoming 2025-2026 season - USA Hockey birthday requirements).

Li’l Arrows In-House Hockey Program is the next step in your player’s progression after Learn to Play Hockey. It is geared for ages 4-10. Participants will build upon the individual skills learned in Learn to Play Hockey. This program will continue to work on the fundamental skills of ice hockey in order for the players to move on and join the Armstrong Arrows Travel Hockey Teams or remain in the In-House Program. Participants in this program will learn all of the basic skills required to play ice hockey. It will be a fun, stress free environment that will enable the players to learn and fall in love with the sport at the same time. All practices and games will be at the Belmont Complex. There will be no travel associated with the Li’l Arrows In-House Hockey Program.

Armstrong River Hawks Hockey is a proud member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL) and fields teams at the Middle School, Junior Varsity, and Varsity levels. These teams are for both boys and girls.

JV / Varsity Registration Deadline is March 31, 2025

Ages

River Hawks Hockey players must attend school at Armstrong High School, or one of the elementary schools that feed Armstrong High School. Lenape Vo Tech Students from AHS are eligible, as well as home & cyber school students who would otherwise attend AHS or one it's elementary schools. The Middle School Team is for players who are at least 12 years old in 2025 and in 6th grade this fall, on up to a maximum age of 14 years old in 2025 and in 8th grade this fall. (In some cases a 14 year old 9th grade student is eligible for the Middle School Hockey team based on the coaching staff discretion). Varsity / Junior Varsity is for players in 9th grade through 12th grade this fall. Team placement will be based on final tryout results in August.

Middle School Tryouts

Monday, April 21st 6:10-7:10 PM

Wednesday, April 23rd 6:10-7:10 PM

JV / Varsity Tryouts

Tuesday, August 5th 3:30-4:45 PM

Wednesday, August 6th 3:30-4:45 PM

Thursday, August 7th 3:30-4:45 PM