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Hillsborough Hogs - 2023-24 Season Information

The Hillsborough Hogs are looking forward to another great hockey season! Registration will open in June. Please see below some helpful information about the upcoming Hogs season:

What's New:

  • In our continued partnership with the PHHL, we will transition from 15u & 18u age groups to 14U, 16U & 18U. We're confident this will foster tighter competition, better skill development and a better experience for our teenage players. Below are the birth years in each group for reference.
  • Assuming the same strong registration volume as last season, we will field one advanced team in 10U and 2 advanced teams in each of our 12U and 14U age groups.  In addition Hillsborough Hogs will be fielding tournament teams to compete with A and B level travel teams. Players are also eligible to join Polar's House Select Tournament teams.
  • Goaltenders are the foundation of any successful hockey team. To better support this key position, the Hogs are offering a $250 rebate for goalies in our 10U - 18U age groups who commit to tending goal in at least 50% of games. In addition, we will provide goalie-specific clinics throughout the season. Spots are limited so please communicate your interest to our hockey director, Chris Bolduc
  • We are increasing the number of practices for our 6U and 8U players. With a minimal increase in cost, our "Mighty Mites" will receive at least 6 practices per month led by our experienced, USA Hockey certified coaching staff.
  • For our newer hockey families, we have added an Hockey FAQs section to our site including some information about house vs. travel hockey. Our coaches, team managers and board members are also happy to answer any questions.

 

Practices and Pricing -

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6U/8U and 14U will have one dedicated practice every week plus another every other week for approx. 6 practices per month excluding holidays.

 

What's Not Changing:

  • Payment plans and financial aid are available with our registration. We will work with families to make ice hockey as affordable as possible.
  • Our 6U and 8U will continue to participate in jamborees and our new "mini-house league" with Greensboro and Winston Salem.
  • All practices and games will continue to be led by our experienced USA Hockey certified coaching staff.
  • The Hogs will continue to host special events throughout the season including "Meet Your Coach" parties and our famous "Holiday Hootenanny"

 

Please look for additional messages about our upcoming season. Thank you for continued support in the Hillsborough Hogs!

 

Tom Deis

 

Congratulations to our Mites team for their great season

including Mighty Mites Night at PNC Arena

HOGS SPRING HOCKEY

Our spring program started April 1st.

Spring hockey is a great opportunity for our Hogs to get ice time and have fun scrimmaging with their friends without the huge time commitment of our regular season. 

New to hockey?  Try our Beginner Player Skills Development Sessions.  Our spring program is a great time for youth players of any age and skill to begin their hockey journey.  Players can improve their skills and be ready to join our Hogs teams next fall. All sessions will be led by our experienced, USA Hockey certified Hogs coaching staff.

Cost:  $105 for 7 one-hour sessions.  (That's the same cost per session as Stick & Puck!)  Sorry, but no individual drop-in fees available.

Saturday & Sundays:  

  • 4/1 - 4/2
  • 4/15 - 4/16
  • 4/22 - 4/23
  • 4/29 - 4/30
  • 5/6 - 5/7
  • 5/13 - 5/14
  • 6/3 - 6/4

Times:

  • Sat 3:15pm - Beginner Skills Development
  • Sat 3:15pm - 8U (2015 & Younger) Sold Out
  • Sat 4:15pm - 15U (2008 - 2010) Sold Out
  • Sat 5:30pm - 10U (2013 - 2014) Sold Out 
  • Sat 6:30pm - 12U (2011 & 2012) Sold Out
  • Sun 11:45am - 18U (2007 and older)Sold Out

Each session will be capped at 25 players.  

For more information, please contact one of our board members:

Tom Deis - President, Scheduler

Mark Bedell - VP, Treasurer, Registrar

Chris Bolduc - Hockey Director

 

Hogs Gear

Looking for something to wear while supporting your player and the Hogs? Need additional socks or Jersey's?

See our Hogs Gear page

Hillsborough Hogs player, Leo Stanford carries the flag during the

Carolina Hurricanes opening ceremonies.

 

 

 

Little to no experience with hockey or skating?

The Orange County Sportsplex also offers options to fit your needs: 

 

Learn to Skate - Hosted by the Orange County Sportsplex

The Sportsplex skating department caters to skaters of all ages and levels. We have classes and programs for those just entering the sport and for those that have skated for years. Beginners of all ages can learn the basics in our Learn-to-Skate Program.

Link: https://www.oc-sportsplex.com/figure-skating/

Learn to Play Hockey

The Sportsplex also offers classes for those who have some skating experience yet need an introduction to hockey. Visit the Sportsplex site to learn more. 

Link: https://www.oc-sportsplex.com/youth-hockey-league/

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New to the Sportsengine App?

Need help with getting started with the SE mobile app or uncertain how to add another email to the Team? Watch the videos found on the Parents page.

8U Coach JP Carter is also owner and operator of Carter Hockey; a veteran owned and operated hockey accessory company that offers premium hockey gear while supporting US military veteran hockey programs across the country.  Click the image above.

TYHNC strives to give you the best value for your money. The above graph represents how your funds are distributed. 

  • Ice : This includes 1-2 practices a week depending on the age group plus a minimum of 20 games for the season.

Hurricanes Grant, Recognition of the Hogs!

Inclement Weather

All Clear.

TYHNC weather policy 

TYHNC/SPORTSENGINE APP

Be sure to download the Ngin App that keeps you informed with your team's schedule and updates. Link is provided below.

http://help.sportsengine.com/customer/en/portal/articles/1581021-finding-and-following-teams?b_id=16263

 

Questions or comments?  Need more information?  Send an email to TYHNC