Mite House

Looking for an exciting way to get your child into hockey? Mite House is where it all begins—with real games, real teams, and really big fun!

...AND ENROLLMENT IS OPEN NOW!

🌟 What makes Mite House special?

Our teams play scheduled (optional) games against other local town programs, giving players the thrill of competition in a supportive, low-pressure environment. We try to schedule 5-10 games per team throughout the season. And the season wraps up with the James Cup—a high-energy tournament weekend where teams from area towns come together to celebrate the season with fast-paced hockey and great sportsmanship! 🏆 [Insert link to James Cup]

Each week includes two dynamic practices focused on core skill development using teaching stations, cross-ice games, and weekly scrimmage—keeping players constantly moving, learning, and improving.

We organize 4–6 teams within Mite House, grouped by age and skill level, so every player gets the right balance of challenge and support. It's the perfect way to build confidence, make friends, and fall in love with the game.

 Our players hit the ice for:

✅ Games against nearby towns

✅ An epic end-of-season James Cup Tournament 🏆

✅ 2 skill-based practices each week (including scrimmages on Saturday)

✅ Teams grouped by age & skill (4–6 teams total!)

✅ ~4:1 player-to-coach ratio for focused instruction

✅ Preparation for travel hockey—closely aligned with our travel program

✅ Tons of fun, teamwork, and confidence-building!  

Whether your child dreams of scoring goals or just wants to be part of a team, Mite House offers the perfect first step.

Ready to hit the ice?

Join Mite House and start your hockey journey today!

USA Hockey provides resources for coaches and parents to learn about implementation of cross-ice hockey. More information can be found here: https://membership.usahockey.com/

• Who should you contact to learn more? 
• For more information on the Mite House program, contact Director Jed Stuart @ Jed.Stuart@gmail.com
• Who are the other head contacts for Mite House?
• Rob Addis and Dan Roche
• Do all players need to be registered with USA Hockey to play? 
• All players must be registered with USA Hockey for the 2025-2026 season in order to participate. Registration can be done here: https://membership.usahockey.com/
• What is the James Cup?
• The Annual James Cup is held in February each year. Mite House players from Simsbury Youth Hockey and the surrounding area Avon-Canton-Farmington program are invited to participate. The James Cup honors the memory of James Stover, who was a SYHA Mite House player in 2003 when he passed away in a tragic accident. James's zest for life and happy attitude are celebrated in this "just for fun" tournament, where no scores are kept and everybody gets in on the action on the ice. All fees to participate in this rewarding annual event are included in player registration fees. This year's James Cup will take place on March 1st, 2026
• What is the Gary Loftus Award?
• Each year, a Simsbury Mite House player will be awarded the Gary Loftus Award, given in memory of a hockey parent extraordinare, recognizing a player's willingness to work hard while maintaining a positive attitude and exemplary sportsmanship.