named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Learn To Play
Introductory hockey program for new players, offered in partnership with the Junior Rangers, including 10 one-hour lessons and a free set of CCM equipment for first-time participants
Mini Knights
Developmental hockey program for children under age 5, running from November to February with Sunday sessions
Mites / 8U
Program for players ages 4–8 following USA Hockey’s American Development Model, focusing on skill development and fun, with practices starting in October and season through February
Travel / 10U - 16U
Competitive travel hockey for players born between 2014 and 2017, featuring two games per weekend, weekly practices, and participation in tournaments; season runs from September to February or March
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Ice Hockey Development 6 activities
- 8U hockey program with structured season and player evaluationsOperates an 8U hockey program focused on player development and fun, featuring a season from October through February with possible tournaments in March, including player evaluations and registration conducted annually.
- House team programming for youth playersProvides house team programming with weekly practices and 1–2 weekend sessions from November through February, offering a less competitive alternative to travel hockey.
- Learn to Play and introductory hockey instructionOffers an introductory hockey program consisting of 10 one-hour lessons teaching skating, stick-handling, passing, and shooting, delivered in partnership with Rangers staff and including free, custom-fitted CCM equipment for first-time participants.
- Mini Knights program for young childrenOffers a weekly youth hockey program for children under five years old, known as the Mini Knights, held on Sundays from November through February, including registration and introductory instruction.
- Travel hockey teams for older age divisionsFields travel teams in age divisions 10U-12U and above, with tryouts held in spring, practices beginning in September, and a season running through February with two games per weekend and three in-season tournaments; rosters one team per age group.
- Youth hockey instruction and player development programsProvides youth community ice hockey programs for boys and girls, teaching hockey skills and values such as hard work, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play. Programs are grounded in 60 years of organizational experience and follow the USA Hockey American Development Model, serving children from under five years old through older age divisions.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Provision of game equipment and uniformsSupplies game socks and game jerseys to players for use during games, and provides a free, full set of custom-fitted CCM hockey equipment to first-time participants in the Learn to Play program.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Coaching certification and development programEnsures all coaches are certified through USA Hockey, requiring Level 1 certification for first-year coaches, Level 2 in the second year (except for Mite coaches), and Level 3 by the third year with recertification every two years; supports coaches with reimbursements for background checks and Age Specific Modules.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$115K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$112K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$68K
Cash$68K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$56K
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- BRIAN PECCHIA — REGISTRAR
- CHRIS COLOMELLO — MEMBER
- DAVE WHITING — MEMBER
- JJ MORRISSEY — WEBMASTER
- JOHN SIPOWICZ — MEMBER
- KYLE RANCOURT — MEMBER
- OAKLEIGH THORNE — MEMBER
- THOMAS SHANLEY — MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Board of Directors Network — Responsible for organizational leadership and oversight
- EJEPL Partner — Some teams may join EJEPL to access competitive games and scheduling support.
- Hudson Valley Hockey League Partner — League in which MYHA travel teams compete.
- Junior Rangers Learn To Play Partner — Collaborates with Junior Rangers Learn To Play to deliver an introductory hockey program for children.
- New York State Amateur Hockey Association (NYSAYHA) Partner — Uses NYSAYHA's screening policy and resources for coach background checks.
- Prime Goaltending Partner — Partner organization providing specialized goaltending instruction or services, linked through the Millbrook Youth Hockey website.
- Pure Hockey Partner — Partners with Pure Hockey for custom fitting of free hockey equipment provided to first-time Learn to Play participants.
- USA Hockey Network — Follows the USA Hockey American Development Model for its 8U program.
- USA Hockey Network — Member organization that follows USA Hockey guidelines for age divisions and coaching certification.
- USA Hockey Partner — Implements USA Hockey's American Development Model for youth player development.
- USA Hockey Partner — Partners with USA Hockey for coaching certification, training, and background screening programs.
- Wesco Hockey Partner — Recommended vendor for proper equipment fitting and purchase.
- board Government — Board reviews and approves evaluation decisions prior to parent notification
strategies · 5
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.
- Collaborative and Transparent Evaluationmethodology: collaborative_evaluationBy using a multi-coach, board-overseen evaluation process, we promote fairness in player assessment because collective input reduces bias and increases trust in developmental pathways.
- Development Through Discipline and Commitmentmethodology: development_through_disciplineBy emphasizing hard work and long-term commitment in hockey, we produce personal development and athletic success because sustained effort builds resilience, responsibility, and skill mastery.
- Removing Barriers to Entrymethodology: barrier_reductionBy providing free equipment and beginner-friendly programming, we increase youth participation because reducing financial and skill-based barriers enables broader access to hockey’s developmental benefits.
- Structured Player Development via ADMmethodology: american_development_modelBy implementing the USA Hockey American Development Model, we improve skill development, retention, and enjoyment because age-appropriate, research-based programming aligns with youth developmental stages.
- Youth Development Through Sportsmethodology: youth_development_through_sportsBy engaging youth in hockey, we develop character, sportsmanship, loyalty, fair play, and physical fitness because structured athletic participation fosters personal growth and positive social behavior.