named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
House Program
Seasonal youth hockey league for skaters and goalies, running from September through February, with teams competing against other Western New York house teams
Mite Clinic
Optional weekly training session for young players at $250 per season to provide extra instruction
Spring Session
Short-term program offering instructional skating, mite-level half-ice games, and 10U games-only leagues with skills clinics
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Ice Hockey Development 4 activities
- Facility Operation and ManagementOperates a two-sheet ice facility at Dwyer Arena, Niagara University, which supports both its youth hockey programs and the NCAA Division I Niagara Purple Eagles hockey team.
- Player Development and Hockey TrainingProvides hockey training and coaching in a competitive environment focused on developing fundamental team play, skills, and individual player growth through structured practices and games.
- Spring Hockey ProgrammingOffers a spring hockey program for youth players, including a 10U spring league with organized teams, games, and skills clinics to maintain engagement and development outside the primary season.
- Youth Hockey House Program OperationsOperates a youth hockey house program at Niagara University's Dwyer Arena from September through February, offering teams across multiple age groups (Mite, 10U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 16U) that participate in practices, half-ice or full-ice games, and competitions against other Western New York house teams. Provides reversible jerseys and socks to all players and organizes six games and two skills clinics for the 10U spring league.
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Figure Skating Instruction and Development 1 activity
- Instructional and Learn-to-Skate ProgramsOffers a Learn To Skate program with a 4-week risk-free trial and full refund option during the first four weeks of the fall season, along with an instructional hockey program providing 12 ice sessions for first-year skaters. Includes station-based practices and half-ice games for Mite-level players to develop fundamental skills.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Coaching Development and Training RequirementsRequires all coaches to participate in USA Hockey's Coaching Education Program, starting at Level 1 and progressing annually toward Level 4, and mandates completion of age-specific training components corresponding to the level of play they coach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$478K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$478K100%
Investment income$3660%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$402K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$347K
Cash$347K
Investments$0
Liabilities$800
Net assets$347K
Liquid reserves10.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen McGuire | Director | 3 | $4K |
board members · 10
- Christopher Metro — Director
- Daniel Drees — Director
- Daniel Fitzpatrick — Director
- Eric Steinbrenner — Director
- Jason Roorda — Director
- Ken Burgio — Director
- Laura Sandino — Director
- Mark DelGlopper — Director
- Phil Barbic — Treasurer/Secretary
- Ron Richner — Director
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Craig Maslona Government — President of Niagara Amateur Hockey League Inc
- Crossbar Partner — Uses the Crossbar mobile application to distribute schedules and manage program logistics.
- Niagara Jr Purple Eagles Network — Team name under which the 14U 2012 Trapasso team operates.
- Niagara University Partner — Hosts Dwyer Arena on its campus for use by the NCAA D1 Niagara Purple Eagles Hockey team.
- Niagara University Partner — Hosts the NJPE hockey program at Dwyer Arena on its campus.
- Niagara University Partner — Hosts the youth hockey house program at Dwyer Arena.
- USA Hockey Partner — Partner organization providing the Coaching Education Program and certification framework for coaches.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Developmental Hockey Training with Age-Appropriate Structuremethodology: developmental-hockey-trainingBy using half-ice games and station-based practices for young players and organizing teams by age group, the league fosters foundational skill development in a developmentally appropriate and structured environment, because cognitive and physical readiness improves when training is tailored to developmental stages.
- Parent Volunteer Engagement to Enhance Program Capacitymethodology: parent_volunteer_engagementBy engaging parents with hockey or skating experience as on-ice helpers, the league strengthens program delivery and quality because leveraging community expertise increases instructional support and reduces staff burden without compromising safety or development.
- Progressive Coaching Certification for Standardized Developmentmethodology: progressive-coaching-certificationBy requiring coaches to complete progressively advanced, annual certification levels, the organization ensures consistent, high-quality instruction because standardized and ongoing training improves coaching effectiveness and player outcomes.
- Targeted Incentives to Address Participation Gapsmethodology: targeted_participation_incentiveBy offering free registration specifically for goalies aged 10U and older, the league increases participation in a high-need position because targeted financial incentives reduce barriers for roles that are otherwise underfilled.