Under 8 Hockey Season Information
U8 Game Schedule
U8 GAME SCHEDULE – COMING SOON
We’re finalizing dates and details now — the full U8 game schedule will be posted shortly!
Under 8 Levels and Session Times
Under 8 Hockey – Levels & Session Information
NCYH U8 hockey is divided into four levels. Each level has its team names, and all practices and games are held during your normal session times.
Blue Level
Ice Sessions:
- Tuesday: 5:15 – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:45 – 8:30 AM
Yellow Level
Ice Sessions:
- Tuesday: 4:30 – 5:15 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 – 9:15 AM
Red High-Level Teams
Ice Sessions:
- Thursday: 5:15 – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:15 – 10:00 AM
Red Low-Level Teams
Ice Sessions:
- Thursday: 4:30 – 5:15 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Schedule Notes
- U8 hockey generally follows a 2-1 schedule: 2 practice sessions followed by 1 game.
- Occasionally, schedules may vary depending on ice availability or events.
Important Dates
🏒 2025–2026 Under 8 Hockey Dates 🏒
- 🥞 Saturday, October 18 — U8 Kickoff Pancake Breakfast – NoCo Parking Lot
- 📸 Saturday, November 8 — PICTURE DAY – NoCo Ice Center
- 🦃 November 24–November 30 — NO U8 HOCKEY – Thanksgiving Break
- ❄️ December 22–January 2 — NO U8 HOCKEY – Winter Break
- 🚫 January 15 & January 17 — NO U8 HOCKEY
- ❤️ February 14 — NO U8 HOCKEY
UNDER 8 TEAM PICTURES- NOV 8
- 7:40 AM – Blue Red Wings
- 7:45 AM – Blue Kings
- 7:55 AM – Blue Sharks
- 8:00 AM – Blue Flyers
- 8:10 AM – Yellow Red Wings
- 8:15 AM – Yellow Kings
- 8:25 AM – Yellow Sharks
- 8:30 AM – Yellow Flyers
- 8:55 AM – Red High Red Wings
- 9:00 AM – Red High Kings
- 9:10 AM – Red High Sharks
- 9:15 AM – Red High Flyers
- 9:25 AM – Red Low Red Wings
- 9:30 AM – Red Low Kings
- 9:40 AM – Red Low Sharks
- 9:45 AM – Red Low Flyers
Important Picture Information - Please Read
📅 Saturday, November 8th, 2025
📍 NoCo Ice Center
(There is no U8 session this day, just pictures.)
- Do NOT bring your equipment bag.
- Arrive on time. Picture day runs on a tight schedule.
- Picture orders will be sent via email this season. There will not be paper order forms. YSPN will email ordering information.
- Arrive fully dressed. The only thing to put on at the arena are skates.
- Space is limited, so NO HOCKEY BAGS.
- Players: U8 jersey, full gear minus helmet
- Coaches: Warm-ups or game attire
- NO helmets or hats for anyone
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled picture time.
- There are 2 stations; your team should be fully ready to step in front of the camera at the assigned time.
- Late arrivals will miss pictures. We cannot hold the schedule.
U8 Blue Line Buddy Information
📅 2025–2026 BLB DATES
BLUE LEVEL
Red Wings: October 25, 2025
Flyers: November 7, 2025
Kings: November 8, 2025
Sharks: November 14, 2025
YELLOW LEVEL
Red Wings: November 15, 2025
Flyers: December 12, 2025
Kings: December 13, 2025
Sharks: January 9, 2026
RED HIGH LEVEL
Red Wings: January 13, 2026
Flyers: January 14, 2026
Kings: February 6, 2026
Sharks: February 7, 2026
RED LOW LEVEL
Red Wings: February 20, 2026
Flyers: February 21, 2026
Kings: February 24, 2026
Sharks: February 25, 2026
🏒 BLUE LINE BUDDY EVENT – U8
Is your player ready to skate during the pre-game warm-up and stand on the ice for the National Anthem at a Colorado Eagles game?
Here are the details for this exciting NCYH tradition!
📅 Event Details
- Each U8 group will receive an email from the NCYH Office with their assigned game date, event details, and sign-up link.
- Teams have been pre-assigned by NCYH — these dates will not be changed.
🎟️ Tickets
- Includes 2 complimentary tickets — one for the U8 player and one for an accompanying parent (players need their own ticket).
- Additional tickets: $27 each.
🕕 Schedule
- 6:15 PM – Arrive at Blue Arena fully dressed (except skates, helmet, gloves). Check in with a Colorado Eagles representative and proceed to the lower lobby.
- 6:30 PM – Players are escorted to the Zamboni entrance. One parent per player may assist with final gear setup.
- 6:50 PM – Meet a few Eagles players, get autographs, and take a group photo! Afterward, parents should head to their seats or the Voodoo Ranger Lounge. (A maximum of two coaches may remain with the skaters.)
- ≈7:00 PM – Players skate a lap with the Flight Crew, form the player tunnel, and line up on the blue line for the National Anthem.
- ≈7:10 PM – After the anthem, parents return to assist with gear removal. Players and parents will be escorted back to the front lobby where gear can be stored during the game.
- End of Game – Retrieve gear bags before leaving the Blue Arena.
🅿️ Parking
- Blue Arena now operates under a pay-to-park system.
- Parking: $10
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