USA Hockey provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in America; helps young people become leaders, even Olympic heroes; and connects the game at every level while promoting a lifelong love of the sport.

On an annual basis, all players must have a USA Hockey Number.  The only exception is Learn to Skate and USA Hockey Sponsored "Try Hockey for Free" events.

A USA Hockey number serves several purposes:

1. Player Registration: It's a unique identifier used for registering players with USA Hockey, the governing body for ice hockey in the United States. This registration is often required for participation in leagues, tournaments, and other organized hockey activities.

2. Insurance Coverage: USA Hockey registration typically includes insurance coverage for players, coaches, and officials. This coverage can be important in case of injuries that occur during sanctioned hockey activities.

3. Tracking Player History: USA Hockey numbers help track a player's history and statistics within the organization. This can be useful for scouting, team management, and ensuring eligibility for certain events or levels of play.

4. Ensuring Compliance: Having a USA Hockey number ensures that players, coaches, and officials are compliant with USA Hockey rules and regulations. It signifies that they have completed any necessary training or certification requirements.

5. National Identification: It also serves as a national identification system for players, coaches, and officials within the USA Hockey framework, helping to maintain standards and consistency across the country.

Overall, a USA Hockey number is essential for anyone involved in organized hockey in the United States, providing benefits such as registration, insurance, and a standardized tracking system.

To obtain a USA Hockey number for a nominal fee,  Click here.  Retain your number for registration purposes and confirmation with Spirit Ice Arena's USA Hockey's registrar.