Welcome to the Massachusetts Hockey Player Development Page!
Massachusetts Hockey is excited to use this platform to provide resources for all players, their parents and coaches.
Over the years, the CCM High Performance program has provided opportunities for male and female players! For example, Katie Burt, Alex Carpenter, Charlie Coyle, Sammy Davis, Jack Eichel, Noah Hannifan, Frank Vatrano, Jimmy Vesey & Cole Eiserman.
This program is designed to:
Our Massachusetts Hockey’s CCM Hockey High Performance Boys program is led by Paul Pearl, Athletic Director at Dexter Southfield. Pearl has an impressive coaching career, starting as an assistant coach at UConn before becoming the Head Coach at Holy Cross for 19 seasons. Pearl has also coached at Harvard University and Cushing Academy.
Our Massachusetts Hockey’s CCM Hockey High Performance Girls program will be led by Elizabeth Keady Norton. Liz has an extensive coaching career including serving as the head coach of the Dartmouth College Women's Ice Hockey team. Liz's credentials also include serving as the head coach of Team USA who won a gold medal at the 2024 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship. Liz is currently the head coach of Milton Academy.
Brian Robinson, Boys Goaltending Player Development Coordinator, and Katie Burt, Girls Goaltending Player Development Coordinator, will oversee the goalie portion of the program.
Please review the flow chart below to follow the process, dates and locations for both the boy’s and girls’ programs.
Date | Event | Location |
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March 23, 2025 | Boys Goaltender Tryout | New England Sports Center |
March 29, 2025 | Boys Open Tryout | New England Sports Center |
May 9 - 11, 2025 | Boys Festival | New England Sports Center |
May 17 -18, 2025 | Boys Final 40 | Lovell Arena |
Various Dates | National Development Camp | Daemen University, Amherst, NY |
Date | Event | Location |
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March 23, 2025 | Girls Goaltender Tryout | New England Sports Center |
March 30, 2025 | Girls Open Tryout | New England Sports Center |
April 25 - 27, 2025 | Girls Festival | Lovell Arena |
May 17 - 18, 2025 | Girls Final 40 | Lovell Arena |
Various Dates | National Development Camp | Miami University, Oxford OH |
1. What should I do if the registration isn’t working?
If you are experiencing issues with registration, we recommend clearing your browser’s cache or using an incognito or "private" browser to complete the process. If your problem persists, please reach out to playerdev@mahockey.org.
2. What if spots are full?
If all spots are full, you can sign up for the waitlist. Rest assured, every player will get a spot as we will place all waitlisted players.
3. Is there separate registration and tryout for goalies?
Yes, there is a separate tryout for goaltenders. The initial evaluation takes place on March 23 and those selected will participate in the open tryout the following weekend. Goaltenders only need to sign up for the March 23 tryout. Goaltenders are required to bring a shooter to the tryout.
4. Can I sign up multiple kids in the same registration form?
Yes, you can register multiple kids, but only if they are the same gender. There are separate registration forms for boys and girls.
5. What happens after the Open Tryout?
Please view the flow chart below that outlines the CCM High Performance Process.
6. Do I need to be a Massachusetts resident to register?
Yes, you must be a resident of Massachusetts to partake in the Open Tryout. A school address would not be considered a permanent address. If you are not from Massachusetts you can tryout in the USAH district that you are from.
Boys CCM High Performance Program Director
Boys CCM High Performance Goaltending Director
Girls CCM High Performance Program Director
Girls CCM High Performance Goaltending Director