Welcome to the Home of the Valley Forge Minutemen

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The Minutemen are a Tier I “AAA” program.

As defined by USA Hockey, Tier I “AAA” is the highest competitive level of ice hockey in the United States. The Minutemen program is designed to further develop and challenge our most skilled players to compete against elite level teams at the local and national level. These teams compete in the Atlantic Youth Hockey League (AYHL).

 

Tier I hockey is subdivided into Major and Minor teams. Minor teams are comprised of first year players at that level and Major teams are comprised of second year players. Major teams at the Peewee level and above are eligible for the USA Hockey National Championships.

Our Mission

The Valley Forge Minutemen Hockey Club is committed to developing youth hockey players from Mite to Midget. We teach young athletes fundamental and advanced hockey skills and team concepts. We emphasize the importance of education, nutrition, off-ice training and rest/recovery. We value hard work and reward commitment, honesty, loyalty and respect for the game of hockey. We take pride in advancing our players to the highest level.

Our Philosophy

Our program is committed to the development of all student athletes by placing an emphasis on:

  • Quality coaches.
  • Fundamental skill development through proper instruction and repetition.
  • Instilling the values of character, integrity, sportsmanship and teamwork.
  • Having fun while competing hard with pride, discipline and respect for the game.
  • Commitment to teamwork and accountability.