The CCM Minnesota Hockey High Performance Tier I Leagues provide the top players from each district or section a chance to play with and against the best players in the state. For the 2025-26 season, the Youth 16U classification is for players born in 2009. The Leagues are conducted in accordance with USA Hockey rules and all teams are eligible for USA Hockey’s Tier I National Championships.

League Highlights:

• Training Camp at Amsoil Arena in Duluth under the direction of college & league coaches. Players will stay Sunday & Monday night close to rink with UMD college players as team counselors.
• 15-20 regular season games plus playoffs.
• Participate in NAHL Showcase Tournament.
• Tier I status including competition against Tier I programs and an opportunity to compete for a chance to represent Minnesota at the 2026 USA Hockey Tier I National Championships!
• No events on Labor Day or MEA weekends.
• Consideration for USHL Fall Classic.
• Season concludes prior to high school season and schedule allows you to participate in other fall sports or hockey training programs including your high school captain's practices!

The 16U League will have four or five teams (2025 Team Geography), pending program participation, competing with game weekends beginning in mid-August. There will be eight regular season weekends, followed by League playoffs in late October. The Minnesota District Playoff to determine the team that will represent Minnesota at the USA Hockey National Championships in March, 2026 will be held in early November.  

What team do I register for?  Click here for Tentative Fall 2025 placements.   

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FALL 2025 TRYOUTS (Contact program director for registration after June 8th)

Tryout Times 

Lakers:  June 24th, June 25th, &  June 26th- 5:00pm - 7:00pm 

Moose: June 24th, June 25th, & June 26th- 715pm -9:15pm 

Walleye: June 24th 7:45pm -9:45pm,  June 25th 8:00pm-10:00pm, & June 26th 7:45pm - 9:45pm  

Northern players(Blue Ox) will have sessions in Grand Rapids July 27th from 10:00am to 4:00pm    

Players wishing to play in the  16U Prospects League should visit league web page.  If not selected for tier 1 eligible for tier 2. 

Note: Players that are selected for the Minnesota High Performance Spring Festival Final 54's in 2025 will receive automatic invitation to the league and selection to the USHL Fall Classic Team(s) in Pittsburgh.   League participation is required to be on USHL event roster.      Please contact Program  Director further information.  

League Coaches