North Andover Youth Hockey League (NAYHL) inaugural summer street hockey starts Tuesday, June 25^th and runs through Thursday, August 15^th. All games are at the North Andover Youth Center. The goal of the summer street hockey program is to provide a fun environment for players to learn a little about hockey, improve their skills and make new friendships. 

Summer Street hockey is open to all North Andover kids in grades 1 -8.

• Grade level divisions will be based on the 2019-2020 school year (Grades: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8)
• Program cost is $100
• Bring your own hockey stick or borrow one of ours!
• Goalie equipment provided

To register, click on the appropriate link below: 

• Grades 1-2
• Grades 3-4
• Grades 5-6
• Grades 7-8

Schedule of activities 

Tuesdays - Grades 5 - 8

Wednesdays - Grades 1 - 4 

Thursdays - Alternating between the two different age groups. For example, this Thursday (6/27) will be Grades 5 - 8. Since there will be no activities on July 4th, Thursday (7/11) will be Grades 1 - 4. 

Games will start at 5:30 PM and activities will wrap up around 7:45 PM. 

Weather/Cancellations

Any cancellations via weather will be communicated via email and listed on this site. 

Teams

To allow families to have a flexible schedule over the summer we will not have formalized teams. Teams will be formed in the traditional Shinny way! Teams will be chosen at random for that day. The organizers will make every attempt to ensure all games are fun, competitive and we will adjust teams as necessary to do so. 

Game Format

After teams are formed for the session 2 teams will play a game on the street hockey court. Games will be made up of 2 - 30 Minute Periods and players will wear pinnies to help distinguish teams. Players not playing in a game will have a skills session held on the basketball court while they wait for their game. The skill session will consist of drills and games designed to help players improve their street hockey skills. 

Slap Out Epilepsy Hockey Clinic

 

 

Please join Julia Higgins on June 22nd, for the 2nd Annual Slap Out Epilepsy hockey clinic, for players ages 7-15 (all levels).  Joining Julia will be her cousin, NY Ranger Chris Kreider, and her mentor Olympian Chanda Gunn. Also joining Chris and Chanda will be NY Ranger Jimmy Vesey, Florida Panther Frank Vatrano and Olympians Cayla Barnes and Kali Flanagan. More announcements will be coming too! The event will raise money to support the Epilepsy Foundation New England and will be held at the Phillips Academy rinks in Andover from 9 a.m. until Noon.  

Julia was diagnosed with epilepsy in April 2016 in the midst of squirt hockey playoffs.  Since then, each day is different, some more of a struggle than others, yet she never gives in. 
 

Chanda Gunn shares a similar story and similar passions. Chanda has served many roles, as a former US Olympic goalie, Northeastern University standout, epilepsy warrior, mentor and advocate.  Currently, Chanda leads the Young Leaders Network of the Epilepsy Foundation New England, working diligently to empower kids like Julia to take control of the hand they’ve been dealt and fight!  What better way to show support than on the ice!

The clinic will be run by Chris, Chanda, other NHL Professionals, WNHL Players and Olympians, along with select, high school and college coaches and players.  Billy Jaffe from NESN and NHL Network will MC the event!

Attendance at the clinic includes:

• Practice Jersey
• 5 Raffle tickets (more can be purchased day of)
• On-ice skills stations with Professionals, Olympians and local select, high school and college coaches and players
• Picture and autograph opportunities with Professionals and Olympians
• NHL style skills competition 
• Snacks and drinks

In addition, we will hold a one hour session from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for special hockey, sled hockey and open skate for those not interesting or able to participate in a traditional clinic setting.

We are asking for a donation of $126 for the 3-hour clinic and $26 for the 1-hour session.  The cost represents the approximately 1 in 26 people in the United States who will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime.  EVERY CENT raised will go to the Epilepsy Foundation New England to support the amazing work they do!

Space is limited, so please sign up soon! To sign up please click here!

Also, like our Facebook page for future updates and announcements, Slap Out Epilepsy Hockey Clinic

Members of the NAYHL Bantam team participated and volunteered in the Great Strides Walk-A-Thon to cure Cystic Fibrosis event that was held on March 18 at the North Andover Youth Center. After they participated in the walk they helped close out the event with some great dance moves and cleaning up the venue! 

NAMS 8th Grade - VMSHL South Champs!

Congratulations to the North Andover Middle School 8th-grade boys team for winning the Valley Middle School Hockey League's South Championship with a 2-1 win over Winthrop!!

NAMS Girls Middle School Champs!

Congratulations to the North Andover Middle School girls team for winning the Martian Middle School Hockey League's Chara Division championship with a 4-2 win over The Sharks!