Massachusetts Hockey provides subsidies to make the sport of ice hockey more enjoyable for our participants and make it easier for programs to offer a positive experience to their members.

This subsidy of $500 will be offered to any Massachusetts Hockey registered program that register through USA Hockey for Try Hockey for Free Day and has at least 20 players attend. 

USA Hockey will send Massachusetts Hockey verification after the event and Massachusetts Hockey will be in contact with the program to send out the subsidy.

The subsidy will be provided only if you REGISTER your program/ice rink for the USA Hockey Try Hockey for Free event. Click here to be redirected to the registration.

Try Hockey For Free Days provides youth hockey associations a national platform and opportunity to acquire new players locally. Associations will attract new players for this season as well as capture interested families for the following season. This initiative is a joint-effort between USA Hockey, the National Hockey League & NHL member clubs.

November is an ideal time to bring families into your rink that may not have previously considered youth hockey and are completing their fall sports.

February is a great opportunity to attract new families who are thinking hockey because it’s winter. With a goal of 300 host locations, this event will take place during Hockey Week Across America.

Over 500 locations across 48 states hosted a try hockey for free clinic for kids between the ages of 4 to 9. This event provides local associations the perfect opportunity to introduce new families to youth hockey. Last season over 26,000 kids experienced youth hockey for the first time through USA Hockey's Try Hockey For Free Day, presented by Kraft Heinz. Equipment was provided free of charge to every child attending the events, while thousands of USA Hockey-certified coaches provided instruction and encouragement.

November Event

• September: Complete online training video (a representative from each organization is required to completely watch the training video in your Try Hockey portal)
• Late-October: Jerseys, giveaways and grassroots promotional material arrive
• November 4th: Try Hockey For Free Day

February Event

• January: Complete online training video (a representative from each organization is required to completely watch the training video in your Try Hockey portal)
• Mid-February: Jerseys, giveaways and grassroots promotional material arrive
• February 24th: Try Hockey For Free Day

• One hour of ice
• Volunteers
  • On-ice
  • Check-in
  • Getting dressed
  • Off-ice recruiter
  • Marketing
• Equipment
  • Required equipment includes a minimum of 40 helmets, skates and gloves (can be winter gloves).
  • Full sets of equipment to let participants borrow is recommended if available.

• USA Hockey Jerseys (a limited number will be provided and only on National THFF Dates)
• Code for a USAH membership for participants ages 4-9 on the November 4th national date only
• On- and off-ice clinic guidelines
• USA Hockey sanctioning
• Online registration platform
• Grassroots promotional tools
• Best practices on attracting new families
• National marketing