Welcome to Rochester Youth Hockey!
RYHA is dedicated to promoting, organizing, and facilitating a program dedicated to recreation, sportsmanship, and excellence in youth hockey in Rochester, Minnesota. The program is specifically designed for all ages in youth hockey.
Our program starts for both boys and girls at the youngest levels with Mite Hockey. (4-6 years old for Termites and 6-9 years old for Supermite). For more information on Mite hockey click on the Mite Hockey tab. Our girl’s program levels are 10U, 12U and 15U. For the boys the levels are Squirts (9&10), Pewees (11&12), and Bantams (13&14).
2025 Elections
February 9th, 2025
Email notice regarding 2025 elections/annual member meeting
Greetings association members!
The RYHA annual election is fast approaching. If you are looking to become involved and be a part of this organization consider volunteering your time and talents for the youth in our hockey community. Feel free to contact a board member for more information regarding the positions on the ballot in this year’s election. More information is also available at this link.
2025 Election of Board of Directors April 10th, 2025
Election of Board Directors to elected positions shall be held at the Annual Meeting of Association Members, which is held on the second Thursday in April. Nominations for elected positions shall be taken at the March Board of Directors Meeting which will be held March 12th, 2025. If you would like more information contact Jim McPeak at mcpeak.james@ryha.net or Shawn Hookey at shawn@ryha.net
The 2025 Annual election/meeting of association members shall be held Thursday, April 10th, from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the main lobby of the Rochester Recreation Center.
Elected Positions for 2025
President-Elect (vacant)
Secretary (incumbent)
Treasurer (incumbent)
MAHA Representative (incumbent)
The Appointed Positions for 2025 will be held at the monthly board of directors meeting on May 7th. If you are interested in an appointed position please contact Jim McPeak at mcpeak.james@ryha.net or Shawn Hookey at shawn@ryha.net all individuals interested in an appointed position should have their name submitted by April 8th, 2025.
Appointed Positions for 2025
Operations Director (incumbent)
NECK LACERATION PROTECTION
Starting August 1, players competing in youth, girls, high school or junior hockey within USA Hockey are required to wear neck laceration protectors (NLPs) for all games and practices. In addition, on-ice officials under the age of 18 as well as players in all six disciplines within USA Hockey’s disabled hockey program are also required to wear NLPs.
There are a number of options on the market, Bauer, Aycane, Warroad and Shock Doctor to name a few and they are stocked @ Sports Headquarters, Scheels and at a number of online retailers.
RYHA MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
RYHA board meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:00pm at Tavern 22 meeting room, located at 3401 Northern Valley PL NE, Rochester MN
Grizzlies Billet Families
It’s time to start thinking HOCKEY! The Rochester Grizzlies are beginning their search for NEW BILLET families for the 2024-25 Grizzly season. Billeting can be as simple as providing meals and a bed, BUT you are also creating a relationship that can last a lifetime. Your family becomes their family and you truly play a role in their growth and success, in hockey and in life! As a host family, you will receive season tickets to all home games as well as a $400 monthly fee from each player you host. It truly is a wonderful experience! If you are interested in learning more about how YOU and your family can play a role in the life of a Junior hockey player, and be a billet family, NOW is the time! Please reach out to Theresa Radel at 507-421-6114 to learn more.
