EAHC Conference Timeline
EAHC 2026-2027 Conference Timeline
TENTATIVE - not yet Approved
Date & Time
May 11, 2026 7 PM
June 8, 2026 7 PM
July 13, 2026 7 PM
August 10, 2026 7 PM
Location
The Ice Plex
The Ice Plex
The Ice Plex
The Ice Plex
Purpose
EAHC Monthly Meeting
EAHC Monthly Meeting
EAHC Monthly Meeting
EAHC Monthly Meeting
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Sept 1, 2026
Emailed Response
MANDATORY
8U Team Counts (with prelim White/Blue levels) are Due - Email to 8U Commissioner Jeanne Epping
Sept 7, 2026
Emailed Response
MANDATORY
Preliminary Team Counts are Due - Email to EAHC Board Distribution
Sept 11, 2026
Emailed Response - send Petitions to President Tara Colon and the 12U Rosters to Jeanne Barreca for compliation
MANDATORY
Petitions for 10U (only needed if your org will have more Blue than White Teams) & 12U Rosters
September 14, 2026
The Ice Plex
EAHC Meeting - Pre Scheduling & Commissioner Training
REQUIRED: 10U White/Blue Petitions & 12U Team Data for scheduling decisions
FINAL Team Counts Due - Divisions Finalized - Petitions Reviewed - Scheduling Details - Commissioner Training
September 24-26, 2026
Virtual (by Phone/Email) .
18U Scheduling
Scheduling may begin at 5 PM on 9/24
September 27-29, 2026
Virtual (by Phone/Email) .
14U Scheduling
Scheduling may begin at 9 AM on 9/27
October 4, 2026 (Sunday)
(President to confirm with THIP)
In Person at The Iceplex
Every team must send a representative, 2 preferred
No children or pets. Max two reps per team.
12U/10U Scheduling at THIP Conference Room
12U 9am-11:30 PM
10U White 11:30-2 PM
10U Blue 2-5 PM
Be on time for your time slot!
October 3 & 4, 2026
To be Confirmed by 8U Commissioner!
Lakeshore Hockey Arena
8U Pre-Season Jamboree - all teams MUST participate. All teams must have an APPROVED USA Hockey Roster to participate
8U Reps will meet late Sunday afternoon to determine Divisions
October 4, 2026
8U Teams Submit Tournament Blackouts by 10/6 (max 2) via Google Docs
The max of two Tournaments from 10/24/26 to 2/28/27 will be strictly enforced this year as Ice will be very tight.
No changes or adds to Tournaments allowed after 10/4/26
October 11, 2026
8U Ice Slots Due from Ice Schedulers - 10/11 FINAL Day to submit
Ice Slots are submitted by Org Ice Schedulers
October 12-18, 2026
8U Scheduling by 8U Scheduler
Teams are NOT allowed to contact the Scheduler during this tme period
8U Scheduling
No changes or adds to Tournaments allowed after 10/4/26
October 9, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 24, 2026
14U & 18U Games may start
10U & 12U Games may begin
8U Games may begin
A minimum of 10 days after scheduling period
All teams must have a USA Hockey Roster before playing any game! with a Mgr & LRM and all coaches rostered.
Nov 9, 2026 7pm
The Ice Plex
EAHC Monthly Meeting
Playoff Division Plan Reviewed & Finalized
Dec 14, 2026 7 PM
The Ice Plex
EAHC Monthly Meeting
December 31, 2026
January 1, 2027
All Coaches must be certified
Conference Fees are Due
Coaches not fully certified may not coach after 12/31.
Jan 11, 2027 7 PM
The Ice Plex
EAHC Monthly Meeting
February 7, 2027
EAHC 10U-18U Season Ends
All Regular Season Games must be completed
Feb 8, 2027 7 PM
The Ice Plex
EAHC Monthly Meeting
Commissioner Playoff Training & Finalize Playoff Divisions
February 18-21, 2027
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND
EAHC 10U-18U
All Teams are Required to Participate and not schedule any conflicting events. Schedules to be released ~7 days beforehand.
February 28, 2027
EAHC 8U Season Ends
All 8U Games must be completed
March 8, 2027 7 PM
The Ice Plex
EAHC Monthly Meeting
Season Review & Closeout
April 12, 2027 7 PM
The Ice Plex
EAHC Monthly Meeting
Officer Transition
NOTE: this meeting date may change depending on Tryout Dates
All meetings are held at The IcePlex (formerly BGIP) which is located at 2700 Brighton-Henrietta Rd. on the MCC Campus in Henrietta, NY. All Monthly Meetings are “Open” to all interested parties. Contact the Empire President or Secretary to add any items to the meeting agenda.
The EAHC Board webpage has a list of the EAHC Board of Directors.
Web-Site: www.empirehockey.org Look under the ABOUT tab.
6U Jamboree Schedule (TBD for 2026-27 Season STAY TUNED for UPDATES!)
November 15, 2025
11am - 2 PM
Lakeshore Hockey Arena Greece NY
6U Jamboree
HOST: MCYH Aces
All 6U teams must have a USA Hockey Roster before playing any game!
All teams must have two+ with one rostered coach ready to skate with helmet & skates!
December 14, 2025
10 am - 2 pm TBD Time
Rochester Ice Center (RIC) Fairport, NY
6U Jamboree
HOST: Jr Amerks
All 6U teams must have a USA Hockey Roster before playing any game!
All teams must have two+ rostered coaches with one ready to skate (helmet & skates)!
January 11, 2025
12 pm - 3 pm
SUNY Geneseo
6U Jamboree
HOST: Geneseo
All 6U teams must have a USA Hockey Roster before playing any game!
All teams must have one+ coach ready to skate!
January TBD, 2025
TBD
Batavia
6U Jamboree
HOST: Batavia
All 6U teams must have a USA Hockey Roster before playing any game!
All teams must have one+ coach ready to skate!
February ?, 2026
9 am - 1 pm TBD
Webster Ice Arena
6U Jamboree
HOST: Webster
All 6U teams must have a USA Hockey Roster before playing any game!
All teams must have one+ coach ready to skate!
February ?, 2026
9 am - 1 pm TBD
Canandaigua Civic Center (CCC)
6U Jamboree
HOST: Canandaigua
All 6U teams must have a USA Hockey Roster before playing any game!
All teams must have one+ coach ready to skate!
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