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WHEATFIELD BLADES HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INC
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY · EIN 223858049 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N68 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · wheatfieldblades.teamsnapsites.com
revenue
$286K
expenses
$275K
net assets
$100K
employees
0
volunteers
78
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE WHEATFIELD BLADES HOCKEY ASSOCIATION IS THE COMMITMENT TO ORGANIZE, CONDUCT, AND MANAGE A COMPLETE PROGRAM OF COMPETITIVE, RECREATIONAL AND BEGINNER YOUTH HOCKEY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Wheatfield Blades Hockey Association is a youth hockey organization based in North Tonawanda, NY, established in 1973. It offers competitive, recreational, and beginner programs for players from age 6 through 18U, including travel teams and Learn to Play initiatives. The organization operates out of PNY North Sports Arena and is affiliated with USA Hockey, NYSAHA, and WNYAHL.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

House Beginner
Learn to Skate program for all ages, held on Sundays from September to October, serving as an entry point to Mini-Mites or Mites
Mini Mites
Program for players born in 2020 and 2021 (ages 6 and under), including two weekly ice sessions and integrated Learn to Skate instruction
Mites
Youth hockey program for players born in 2018 and 2019 (ages 8 and under), featuring two ice times per week from September through March
Travel Teams
Competitive AA-level teams, including "Gold" (top-tier) and "Blue" teams across age groups up to 18U, participating in WNYAHL leagues
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Youth Ice Hockey Development 3 activities
    • Mites and Mini Mites youth hockey programs for young children
      Operates age-specific Mites (born 2018–2019) and Mini Mites (born 2020–2021) programs for children aged 8 and under, featuring two weekly ice sessions from September through early March to introduce foundational hockey skills.
    • Travel hockey teams in Tier 2 competition
      Fields "Gold" and "Blue" tiered travel teams, with "Gold" teams competing at the top level of the Tier 2 WNYAHL division, providing high-level competitive opportunities for elite youth players up to 18U.
    • Youth hockey program for competitive, recreational, and beginner levels
      Organizes and manages a comprehensive youth hockey program with competitive, recreational, and beginner-level divisions, including structured tryouts and tiered team placement to accommodate varying skill levels.
  • Figure Skating Instruction and Development 1 activity
    • Learn to Skate and Learn to Play introductory programs
      Offers Learn to Skate and Learn to Play initiatives as entry-level programs, including a four-session Sunday Learn to Skate program in September–October 2026 and broader beginner instruction to support early player development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$286K
Contributions & grants$123K43%
Program service revenue$163K57%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$275K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$100K
Cash$100K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$100K
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -26.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • COREY MALSTROM — ACE/ADM COORDINATOR
  • DAVID CANNON — AT LARGE
  • GREG PUFF — REGISTRAR
  • JIM MANGUSO — AT LARGE
  • LYNNE REED — MARKETING
  • ROBB BLATNER — AT LARGE
  • SCOTT BAGINSKI — ASSISTANT ADM
  • TIM GELOTTE — AT LARGE
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • ASM Hockey Group Partner — New owner of the facility hosting Wheatfield Blades, providing facility upgrades and operational support.
  • NYSAHA Network — Member of the New York State Amateur Hockey Association.
  • TeamSnap Partner — Uses TeamSnap for communication and connection with players and families.
  • TeamSnap Partner — Uses TeamSnap for managing registration, scheduling, and communication for hockey programs.
  • USA Hockey Network — Member organization participating in USA Hockey's national youth hockey structure.
  • WNYAHL Network — Member league of the Western New York Amateur Hockey League.
  • WNYAHL Partner — Participates in the WNYAHL league with its "Gold" teams competing in the top Tier 2 division.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Age-Appropriate Skill Development via ADM
    methodology: american_development_model
    By following USA Hockey's American Development Model, we produce well-rounded player growth and long-term engagement, because the model emphasizes age-appropriate training, skill acquisition, and physical development tailored to developmental stages.
  • Foundational Skills Through Developmental Pathway
    methodology: developmental_pathway
    By integrating a Learn to Skate program with the Mini Mite level, we produce stronger entry-level participation and skill readiness, because early exposure to skating fundamentals lowers barriers to entry and builds confidence before full hockey engagement.