The Jr. Mounties are proud to announce that their 6U-12U teams will be joining the Eastern Hockey Federation for the 2025-26 season. The program plans to field seven youth teams: Mite Futures, Mite AAA 7U, Mite AAA 8U, Squirt Minor 9U, Squirt Major 10U, PeeWee Minor 11U, and PeeWee Major 12U.
“We’re thrilled to bring the Mounties’ tradition of excellence at the 12 and under levels to the Eastern Hockey Federation,” said Matthew Fawcett, Program Director of the Jr. Mounties. “Joining the EHF represents a great opportunity for our players to compete at the highest level. This is a proud moment for the program and the community.”
Black Bear Sports Group Director of Youth Hockey Patrick Choules expressed his excitement about the program’s future: “We’re building something truly special with the Jr. Mounties. This program will ensure our younger players grow into leaders on and off the ice.”
For more information about the Jr. Mounties youth program, upcoming tryouts, and other inquiries, contact Matthew Fawcett, mfawcett8@icloud.com and 401-474-2903.
About the Jr. Mounties Hockey Program
The Jr. Mounties hockey club is an elite program based in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. It plays out of Adelard Arena, home to the most storied high school hockey program in the country: the Mount Saint Charles Mounties. Over the past 50 years, the Mounties have established themselves as a powerhouse, claiming an incredible 26 consecutive Rhode Island state championships. Six years ago, the program took a bold step forward by creating the Mount Academy teams, which quickly succeeded at the U14 to U18 levels. The Jr. Mounties are proud to play in the Eastern Hockey Federation for the 2025-26 season, where they will face some of the best competition in the region. The program plans to field seven youth teams: Mite Futures, Mite AAA 7U, Mite AAA 8U, Squirt Minor 9U, Squirt Major 10U, PeeWee Minor 11U, and PeeWee Major 12U. Each team will participate in the league, with the goal of developing some of the best teams and hockey players in our region. For more information, visit jrmountieshockey.club.
About Adelard Arena
Opened in 1963, Adelard Arena is a historic facility in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on Mount Saint Charles Academy’s campus. The arena is home to the 46-time State Champion high school hockey team at Mount Saint Charles and the National Powerhouse Academy teams, including the Jr. Mounties.