Registration opens Monday, August 3 at 8 am
Register by Monday, August 24, to avoid the late fee
Glacier Ice Rink has transitioned to a new online registration system for the 26-27 season!
You will need to create a new account before registering, as information from our previous system cannot be transferred.
2026-2027 Winter Travel Program
Missoula Youth Hockey offers competitive travel hockey programs for players 10U through 18U. Teams practice regularly and compete in league games and tournaments throughout Montana and the surrounding region, providing opportunities for players to develop their skills, confidence, and teamwork in a more competitive environment.
Players looking for a less competitive option may be interested in our House or House Plus programs.
Program Details
Program Information
Travel hockey is designed for players seeking a higher level of competition and commitment. Teams receive additional practice time and compete in the Montana Amateur Hockey Association’s Treasure State League (TSL) and regional tournaments.
Players must participate in tryouts to be considered for a travel team. Tryouts are held each September, with A and B teams formed based on age division and participation numbers.
Key Dates
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- August 31–September 4, 2026: Optional Tryout Preparation Skates (included with registration)
- September 7–23, 2026: Player tryouts and team selections
- September–October: Fall practices (approximately one per week). Schedules are available in FinnlySport and posted below.
- October 23–25, 2026: League or tournament play begins
- November 2, 2026: Regular winter practice schedule begins
- December 21, 2026–January 3, 2027: Modified practice schedule during MCPS winter break
- January 4, 2027: Regular practice schedule resumes
- March 8–11, 2027: Final week of practices
Parent Meetings
Parents are required to attend a virtual preseason pre-tryout parent meeting covering program expectations and important season information. Zoom links will be sent out via email after registration closes.
- Bantam
- High School
- Peewee
- Squirt
- Girls 19U
- Girls 12U/14U
Schedule
Tournament Schedules
Tournament schedules are typically finalized by early to mid-September and will be posted here once available.
Tryouts
Tryouts will be held in September. Click HERE for the 2026 travel team tryout schedule.
Fall Practices
After teams are formed, travel teams typically practice once per week until the regular winter practice schedule begins. View the 2026 fall practice schedule.
Winter Practice Schedule
The winter practice schedule begins Monday, November 2, 2026 and continues through March 11, 2027. There will be no practices on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
Registration Fees
New for 2026-2027 Season
To simplify team finances and provide families with a more predictable and transparent cost structure, registration fees now include:
- Robby Glantz Power Skating Clinic (October 27–29, 2026)
- Non-parent coach travel expenses
- Entry fees for designated home and away tournaments
Families are responsible for their own travel costs, which are not included in the registration fee.
For additional information about travel hockey fees, payment plans, travel expectations, and family expenses, visit the Travel Hockey Financial Information page.
2026-2027 Fees
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available for the winter season and require:
- $100 deposit
- $20 payment plan fee
- Stored credit card in FinnlySport, and a credit card on file
Payments will be automatically charged on December 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
Financial assistance is available to eligible families and may cover up to 2/3 of a player’s registration fee. To apply, please complete the Financial Assistance Application and select the payment plan option at checkout. If financial is awarded, it will be applied to the remaining registration balance.
We also award the Colin Moffatt Snodgrass scholarship each spring to one travel player and house player to be applied toward the following season’s registration. See the scholarship page for details.
Both programs are funded through community donations. If you would like to contribute to our Financial Assistance Fund, you may do so when you register, or donate through our website
Equipment Rental
Season-long rental equipment is available for $100 per player. See our Equipment Rental page for more information and to schedule a fitting for your child.
Registration Information
Dates
Registration opens Monday, August 3 and ends Monday, August 24.
USA Hockey Membership
A 2026-2027 USA Hockey membership is required to register for winter programs and must be purchased separately through USA Hockey. Register your player using their full legal name.
Cancellations and Refunds
Players who are selected for a travel team and decline their roster spot are responsible for the full program registration fee and will not receive a refund.
See our Financial Policies for information on registration cancellations and refunds.
Registration Checklist
Complete these tasks prior to registering your child:
- Email a scan or photo of your player’s birth certificate or passport (if one isn’t already on file) to registrar@glaciericerink.com.
- Obtain a 2026-2027 USA Hockey membership number
- Create an account in our new FinnlySport registration system
- Review and consent to Player and Parent codes of conduct
- Review and consent to the Concussion Policy and Form
Registration Links
Additional Information
Communication
We primarily communicate through email. Unsubscribing from emails in the FinnlySport system may cause you to miss program information and reminders. For SMS reminders, including weather closures, please provide your cell phone number and mobile carrier so you can receive text messages.
Unless you unsubscribe, we will add your email to our monthly Glacier Ice Rink email newsletter, which includes general announcements and events. You can unsubscribe from this newsletter and still receive youth hockey information.
Team managers use TeamSnap for team communication.
Athletic Training Services
The University of Montana provides athletic training services to the University of Montana men’s hockey team and MAYHA participants. These services include the prevention, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries and medical conditions. Concussion baseline and follow-up testing are also available for all league participants. All services are provided at the rink at no charge and are available by appointment.
See the athletic training page for more information.
Policies
Please see the MAYHA Guidebook for complete information on our program’s policies and procedures. Please review our Codes of Conduct (Player and Parent) and Concussion Policy and Form.
Neck Laceration Protection
Per USA Hockey, all youth players are required to wear neck laceration protection during practices and games. Each player/family is responsible for purchasing a neck guard, as neck guards will not be provided with rental equipment.
Contact
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