House Hockey

The GR Blades Spring House Hockey program is geared towards expanding skating, skill, and overall hockey development with an emphasis on flexibility and fun.

Details on the programming offered at each age group can be found along the right pane on this page. 

Highlights:

• Increased number of practice sessions to provide attendance flexibility for those participating in spring sports
• Break from the standard practice format with emphasis on organized 3v3 small area games to promote fun, creativity, and competition
• Sunday skill sessions led by Mitch Parsons and staff from Parsons Hockey School provide focused skill and skating development
• Checking clinics for Bantams
• Local weekend games for Squirts and PeeWees
• Local tournament for Squirts and PeeWees
• Full time goalies play for free! Discount code provided in registration process.

The Grand Rapids Blades strives to be congruent with USA Hockey's American Development Model. With that in mind, our philosophy is that our players participate at their appropriate age level. 

Parents may petition the Blades organization for special consideration in their child's team placement. Here are the steps needed for players to be considered to play out of their age level.  

1. All petitions for travel and House teams are to be submitted via email to the Managing Director two weeks prior to fall tryouts (travel) or drafting of rosters (house).

2. Each request will be reviewed individually with the decision to grant or deny the petition solely at the discretion of the Leadership Group. 

3. The Group’s decisions must and will be consistent with MAHA’s rules governing these requests. 

These procedures apply to following age groups: Squirts, PeeWees, Bantams, and Midgets for both the house and travel levels.