Unfortunately, the popularity of girls hockey ebbs and flows throughout the years. We have compiled a list of established girl’s hockey clubs throughout the state, as of the spring of 2024. While a program may have a 16U team one year, the following year there may not be enough girls to field a team. If your daughter is interested in playing hockey, please reach out to the organization closest to you for more information!
Club Hockey Opportunities
Lingo to Know:
LTP: Learn to Play- usually designed for 5-6 year olds with some skating experience
BTI: Break the Ice- usually any 4-6 year old with little or no hockey experience
LTS: Learn to Skate- see BTI
Tier IV: This is house hockey, open to players of any level
Tier II: Travel hockey for players that are skilled in skating, puck handling, shooting/passing, and have a strong hockey IQ
The Maine Inferno are a not-for-profit organization supporting girls hockey throughout northern, eastern and central Maine. They have opportunities for girls of all ages, but currently have programs for players ages 14 and under. They have a presence from Orono to Rockland.
Casco Bay Youth Hockey is a large nonprofit organization based in the Greater Portland area. Casco Bay has opportunities for girls of all ages and skill levels.
The Maine Gladiators are another large nonprofit organization based in the Greater Lewiston/Auburn area. The Gladiators have opportunities for girls of all ages and skill levels.
The Maine Evolution is another nonprofit program based out of Southern Maine, with their home rink at USM in Gorham. The Evolution generally have girls programs for ages 10 and older.
Biddeford Youth Hockey is a nonprofit based in Biddeford. This program has limited girl’s offerings, but programs available change year to year.
Midcoast Jr. Polar Bears is a nonprofit based in Brunswick. This program has lots of teams for players as young as 4 to age 14.
Middle School Hockey
Southern Maine has developed a strong middle school hockey league with many teams fielding girls teams. Games are on Sundays and the league runs from November to March.
Please reach out to the representative from your area. Contact list HERE.
High School Hockey
The landscape of high school hockey in Maine changes based on the amount of players from each town. Each year there are many towns that are not able to field a full girl’s hockey team. Instead, towns will co-op and put together a team with other surrounding towns.
To see the current list of high school teams, visit the Maine HS Hockey website HERE.
Other Hockey Opportunities
There are many camps and clinics for girls hockey players throughout the state. MGIHA will often repost local events on our social media pages, so make sure to give us a follow! A few examples are:
Pond Hockey on your local pond or outdoor rink
Free Skate at your local rink
Skills Clinics coached by professional coaches