The Leitrim Minor Hockey Association (LMHA)’s objectives include helping players learn the game while having fun. Minor hockey builds character and fosters community spirit and service through healthy recreation. Participating in organized practices, games and activities helps our Hawks players develop their hockey skills and instills the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play.

LMHA together with the minor hockey associations of Blackburn, Gloucester Centre/Orleans, Metcalfe, and Russell make up the Gloucester Hockey Association (GHA) district. Divisions are organized by age and within each division, players are sorted into tiers.

How does my player get on a team?

• House League rust-off skates and sort-outs start after Labour Day weekend.
• Each age division is organized by a Convenor.
• Your player's Division Convenor will communicate ice times via email from TeamSnap and be your main contact until teams are formed.
• Player skill level is assessed through drills and/or scrimmages.
• House League hockey supports a place for every child who wants to play.
• Forming balanced teams with like-skilled players leads to the best opportunities for development and fun for all.

How often will we play?

• Teams generally have one practice and one game per week on average.
• Practice schedules are set by LMHA.
  • Practices could come on weeknights (after 5pm) or weekends.
• Game schedules are set by GHA, and begin in October.
• Games will be played against other teams in the same tier at rinks across the GHA. Game days and times will vary, including weeknights.
  • U9 to U15, games are typically held on weekends.
  • U18 and U21 regularly play on weeknights.

Are there extra costs for tournaments?

• Team Fees (in addition to registration fees) are paid to your team once formed, up to a maximum of $300.
• These fees will support tournament registration, development, exhibition, and social activities.
• Teams can fundraise to reduce team fees or to increase budgets for team activities.
• Team budgets are managed at the team level, requiring approval by team parents, and are overseen by the Board.
• Out-of-town tournaments may be scheduled, but travel and accommodation costs are not included in team fees.

Program fees can be found under the registration page and are subject to change each season.