Join the Mass Bay Chiefs

We have teams from Mite Development to Bantams within the New England Premier Hockey League as well as Independent AAA teams that play against the top E9 and EHF Platinum programs in MA and other top programs across New England.

Elevate

Enhance Your Game with 3 on 3 Small Area Games

We are excited to announce a full renovation of the Mass Bay Hockey Center following the 2025/2026 season. Come join one of the best development focused hockey programs on the north shore.  We have a clubhouse style atmosphere at our rink where players can experience professionally run skills sessions and 3v3 small area games.

Speed

Boosts agility through fast-paced gameplay.

Thinking

Enhances decision-making under pressure.

communication

Promotes teamwork and communication among players.

Current Teams

Our Teams

Select a birth year below to learn more about each team, meet the coach, and get in touch. We have teams from MDL (Mite Development League) through Bantam, competing in the New England Premier Hockey League and Independent AAA.

MDL-Mite Development

Development League

Our Mite Development League (MDL) introduces the youngest players to structured hockey through the North Shore Hockey League. Small-ice, age-appropriate play builds foundational skills in a fun, low-pressure environment.

Coach: Derek Crocker

Mite minor

Mite 8U Cross Ice (PHL)

8U cross-ice format emphasizes skill development and game sense. Players learn in a scaled-down setting designed for their age group within the PHL structure.

Coach: John McElhiney

Mite major

Mite 8U Full Ice (PHL)

8U full-ice PHL competition for players ready for the full rink. Develops speed, positioning, and teamwork through league play.

Coach: Ethan Messier

squirt minor

Squirt PHL

PHL competition at the squirt level. Focus on development, teamwork, and competitive play within the New England Premier Hockey League.

Coach: Nick Lecolst

squirt major

Squirt PHL / Independent AAA

Squirt-level play in both PHL and Independent AAA. For players seeking higher-level competition and more intensive development.

Coach: Daniel Heselton

peewee minor

2015 Elite Independent AAA

Elite Independent AAA peewee team. Competes against top E9 and EHF Platinum programs across New England.

Coach: Charlie Donovan

peewee minor

2015 Tier 1 PHL

Tier 1 PHL peewee competition. High-level league play with a strong development focus for players ready for structured competition.

Coach: Ethan Messier

peewee major

2014 Elite Independent AAA

Elite Independent AAA peewee team. Top-tier competition against programs across MA and New England.

Coach: Pete Garabedian

peewee major

Peewee Tier 1 PHL

Tier 1 PHL peewee competition. Designed for players aiming for structured league play and continued growth.

Coach: Dan Sencabaugh
Coach: Chuck Patch

bantam minor

Bantam PHL / Independent AAA

PHL and Independent AAA options at the bantam level. Competitive play for players preparing for high school and beyond.

Coach: Eric Pelletier
For Goalies

Goalie Skills at Mass Bay

We offer goalie-specific skills sessions at Mass Bay Hockey Center. Whether you are developing fundamentals or refining your game, our in-house goalie development program is designed to help you excel. Goalies—we want you here.

New Rink Renovations

We are excited to announce a full renovation of the Mass Bay Hockey Center following the 2025/2026 season. Come join one of the best development focused hockey programs on the north shore. We have a clubhouse style atmosphere at our rink where players can experience professionally run skills sessions and 3v3 small area games.

Premire development

  • Learn to skate
  • Learn to play
  • Mite Development

The Mass Bay Chiefs Mite Development Program has produced some of the top talent across the north shore currently playing in the EHF Elite, E9 and for the Mass Bay Chiefs. Our mini rink creates a fun environment for skill development without the need for early wake up times for our youngest players.

Join us for our 3-on-3 at massbay!

We will see you on the ice.