Affton Americans
Carshield AAA Hockey
Chesterfield Falcons
Decatur Flames
Kansas City Outlaws
Kirkwood Stars
Lady Falcons
Lady Liberty
Little Rock Aces
Meramec Sharks
Mid-Missouri Tigers
Mid-South Jr. Revolution
Northwest Arkansas
Southern Illinois Ice Hawks
Springfield Kings
Springfield Spirit
St. Louis AAA Blues
St. Louis Eagles Hockey
St. Louis Knights Hockey
St. Louis Lady Cyclones
St. Louis Rockets
St. Louis Sting
St. Peters Hockey
Twin Bridges Lightning
YD League Information & Dates
The Youth Division 2025-2026 Season will include 4 Leagues:
Youth Division
Youth Division Midgets
Tier II Central States
Tier I AAA
Each League will have one or more season segment with its' own dates and unique set up, visit your league page for specific details.
The Youth Division League includes 10U, 12U and 14U teams that will play in A1-C3 playing levels.
The Youth Division Midget League includes 16U and 18U teams playing in the AA and A playing level.
The Tier II Central States League includes the Central States AA teams.
The Tier I League includes the AAA (AAA Blues and AAA Car Shield) teams in the 9U-19U age divisions.
Declaration Season
Declaration season is played to determine what playing level teams should be placed in for the Youth Division Regular Season league play. 10U, 12U and 14U teams will participate in the Declaration Season.
There will be 3 Phases:
Phase 1 - 10U - Sept. 17th - Oct. 10th - teams play 3 games against opponents of their choice.
12U & 14U - Sept. 17th - Oct. 22nd - teams play 4 games against opponents of their choice.
Phase 2 - Squirt 10U Declaration Festival Weekends
Oct. 11th - Oct. 12th - 10U C3, C2, C1 and B3 teams will play games as assigned by the MAIHA-YD Commissioners. Game hosts TBD.
Oct. 18th - Oct. 19th - 10U B2, B1, A3, A2 and A1 teams will play games as assigned by the MAIHA-YD Commissioners. Game hosts TBD.
Phase 3 - Oct. 23rd - Oct. 26th - Teams may be asked to play additional games by commissioner to determine final team placement.
Regular Season
Commissioners will provide game formats following final team placements on October 27th.
Blue Note Cup 2025
Feb 6th - 8th - Blue Note Playdown Games (Midget 18UAA & 16UAA, 16U A)
Feb. 20th - 22nd - Blue Note Playdown Games (10U, 12U, 14U)
Feb. 28th & March 1st - Blue Note Cup Championship Games at Centene
Feb. 28th & March 1st - Blue Note Cup 6U/8U Festival at Maryville Ice Center
Important Dates
August 1st - Preliminary Declarations Due
Sept. 1st - Final Preliminary Declarations Due and Teams Entered into Crossbar
Sept 6th & 7th Coach and Manager Meetings
Sept. 9th - Declaration Season Electronic Scheduling Opens
16U, 18U Midget Electronic Scheduling Opens
Sept. 11th - Declaration Season Electronic Scheduling Closes
16U, 18U Midget Electronic Scheduling Closes
Sept. 17th - Declaration Season Begins
Sept. 19th - Midget League Games Begin
Oct. 27th - Regular Season Team Placements Finalized
Oct. 28th - Regular Season Electronic Scheduling Opens for 10U, 12U, 14U
Nov. 1st - Regular Season Electronic Scheduling Closes for 10U, 12U, 14U
Nov. 6th - Regular Season Games Begin for 10U, 12U, 14U
Nov. 30th - LAST DAY TO RESCHEDULE GAMES WITH NO FEE
Dec. 1 - BNC Hosts Associations Announced
Dec. 31st - Application & Payment for Tier II National Qualifier Tournament Due
BNC Host Ice Schedules are Due
Jan. 31st - Last Day for 16U and 18U Midget Games
Feb. 6th - Feb 8th - 16U & 18U Midget Playdown
Feb. 15th - Last Day for 10U, 12U and 14U Regular Season Games
Feb 20th - Feb 22nd - BNC Playdown Weekend (10U, 12U, 14U)
Feb. 21 - No 16U or 18U Midget Games