Hello hockey families - we wanted to let you know of another hockey camp opportunity.  The Carolina Hurricanes will be hosting a summer camp at the Sportsplex on July 20-24.  Please see link below including some contact info if you have any questions.

https://www.canesyouthhockey.com/page/show/4065129-summer-hockey-camp

TYHNC is currently planning on running the 2020-2021 Fall/Winter season per our "normal" structure and schedule, subject to any restrictions, changes, etc. that may be required due to COVID19 or any other impactful, external events. 

As details emerge and plans for the season solidify, we'll keep everyone updated via this site, our Facebook page, and via email. 

Congratulations to the Hogs 10U White and 15U Black teams for winning their respective PHHL Tournament Championship Games on 3/8!  Two more banners for TYHNC to hang in the Sportsplex!

Congrats to the 14U Tournament Team on their come from behind 3-2 Hemby Cup Championship Game win over President's Day weekend!

Big congrats also to the 10U and 12U teams for making it to their respective championship games in Charlotte and bringing home the silver!

Congrats to the Hogs 14U Tournament Team for going undefeated in pool play and  bringing home the silver medal at the Congressional Cup tournament in Washington, DC over MLK weekend!  Way to go Hogs!

A great "triumph over tragedy" story featuring the Hog's 12U Black team on the local ABC station (Channel 11, WTVD).  Link to the story is HERE.

TYHNC and the Carolina Hurricanes are proud to announce an exciting, fun change that demonstrates the strength of a great, and growing, partnership between the two organizations.  Effective today, the “Hillsborough Sharks” will become the “Hillsborough Hogs!”   The new mascot and logo will come with a color scheme and uniform change that should look very familiar to Canes fans.      

Why the change?  The Hurricanes,  who have always been significant contributors to TYHNC through annual grants and other donations of funds and resources,  approached TYHNC last spring and inquired if we would be interested in “wearing their colors” to further solidify the relationship between the two hockey clubs, as well as “match” the new color scheme of our home rink (i.e., the Sportsplex, which is now decked out in black, red, and white).  The TYHNC board members were honored and grateful for this offer from an NHL franchise.  Both the Canes and TYHNC agreed it was important for us to maintain a unique brand and logo that would set us apart from other youth hockey organizations in the area.  With the decision to look at options, the Canes design department went to work, and the Hogs name and logo was chosen as a tie-in to both the Canes (Stormy, Caroline, Hamilton) as well as a nod to the proud history of the hog within and around the Hillsborough area (local farming, the Hog Days Festival, James Hogg, etc.).  The decision was finalized with the results from a small focus group:  Kids love pigs! 

What’s not changing?  Other than the usual ongoing continuous improvement “tweaks” to make the program better for all members, nothing else about TYHNC is changing.  We are still an independent, USA Hockey sanctioned, non-profit youth hockey organization managed and coached by volunteers, serving the needs of the local youth hockey community. 

The TYHNC Board recognizes change can be difficult.  There was a well-earned, proud history associated with the Sharks brand, and giving that up is tough.  However, when weighing all of the pros and cons of changing, the Board voted unanimously to make the change.   For those with reservations about the change, we ask that you give it some time.  As a side benefit, we’ll now be able to wear our jerseys & apparel to a Canes game without looking like a Philly or San Jose fan! 

What’s next:

• No action is required at this point from any parent or player. 
• New jerseys and socks will be included in the 2019-20 registration fees (and yes, all players will get a home (black) and away (white) jersey this season, and all players will get a new pair of socks!). 
• We’re in the process of updating the website and executing other brand related tasks. 
• Look for new Hogs apparel, gear, etc. options for players and fans coming soon. 
• Otherwise, it’s business as usual:  The 2019-20 season overview information for each division, including practice schedules, pricing, etc. will be published shortly.  Registration for the fall season should be up on the website in August.   

Stay tuned for more information and GO HOGS!

All clear. Schedule is normal.

TYHNC weather policy 

Financial Aid info and form can be found HERE.   Applications for the 2019-20 season are due 9/9/19.

Please contact Kirsten Crapnell, Treasurer, with any questions. 

kirstencrapnell@gmail.com

Level 1 Seminars Still Available for the 2019-2020 Season

Want to start a career officiating hockey games? Interested in earning money from refereeing hockey? Carolina Amateur Hockey Association is looking for players age 14 and up and adults that may have an interest in learning to become a referee.  There are still seats available in Level 1 Officiating Seminars – the entry Level for new referees.  For new referee information and seminar dates, please visit: https://southeastrefs.org