February 5, 2011 - For immediate release

 
It is with great anticipation that we announce the formation of Hockey Northeast for the 2011-2012 season. The new league will feature USA Hockey National Bound registered teams playing at the Tier 1 Elite AAA level.
 
The Connecticut Bobcats, Dual State Huskies, Greater Boston Jr. Bruins, Middlesex Braves, Neponset Valley River Rats, Northstar Selects, Rhode Island Saints, Valley Jr. Warriors and Western Mass Blades will be the founding programs competing in Hockey Northeast.
 
Hockey Northeast was formed to strengthen player development and competition that is expected from its founding members.
 
Hockey Northeast will include highly competitive divisions at each age level, Mite to Bantam Minor, with an anticipated 32 game regular season schedule as well as league playoffs. Bantam Major will play a 16 game short season schedule as well as playoffs.
 
Our new comprehensive website will be up soon at www.hockeynortheast.com
 
Please contact the individual programs for further information and tryout dates.