Northern Cyclones

What Northern Cyclones does

Northern Cyclones Hockey is a private youth hockey organization headquartered at Cyclones Arena in Hudson, New Hampshire, operating programs for players from beginner (ages 4+) through junior level. The organization runs a complete player development pathway across five integrated product lines: Learn to Skate (LTS, in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program), Learn to Play Hockey (LTP) for ages 4+ who have completed a skating session, Cyclones Youth Hockey for recreational and competitive play across boys and girls divisions, Cyclones Academy for elite prep-level players across 12U through 18U age groups targeting NCAA placement, and Cyclones Juniors at Elite, Premier, and NCDC (National Collegiate Development Conference) tiers. The company claims to be the only organization in New Hampshire offering teams at every level from Learn to Play through Tier 2 Juniors, and cites multiple alumni in NCAA Division I, II, and III programs as evidence of development outcomes.

The business is organized into discrete session-based programs (typically September–December, January–May, and May–June cycles) priced at $180–$450 per session depending on length and content, generating revenue through program registration fees. Programs are delivered at two New Hampshire facilities — Cyclones Arena in Hudson and Tri-Town Ice Arena in Hooksett — with direct-to-consumer enrollment via the organization's website. The organization operates as an NHAHA (New Hampshire Amateur Hockey Association) member association, which provides governance, league structure, and connectivity to 26+ youth hockey associations across the state for player recruitment and tournament participation.

The company has approximately 15 employees and is led by Bill Weiand as Director of Hockey Operations, with sub-program directors for Split Prep (Casey Kesslering) and Learn to Skate (Leslie Sharrio). No venture capital, private equity, or institutional ownership has been disclosed. The organization's stated mission emphasizes on- and off-ice player development, with NCAA hockey advancement as the primary aspirational outcome for athletes in its Academy and Juniors programs.

Name

Northern Cyclones

Legal name

Northern Cyclones Hockey

Website

https://northerncyclones.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northern Cyclones Hockey is a private New Hampshire youth hockey organization operating a complete player development pathway from Learn to Skate through Tier 2 junior levels at facilities in Hudson and Hooksett, serving beginner skaters through elite NCAA-aspiring athletes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Hockey Development Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Ice Hockey Leagues (MPAKAAAE)

Keywords

• Youth hockey programs
• Hockey player development
• Junior hockey league
• Learn to skate
• Academy hockey teams

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Youth Hockey Program Fees: Registration and program fees for Learn to Skate, Learn to Play, Youth Hockey, Academy, and Junior programs. Fees vary by program length and session count.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Northern Cyclones Hockey is a private youth hockey development organization that runs on-ice coaching programs, classroom instruction, and competitive league play across a complete pathway from Learn to Skate through Tier 2 Juniors. The organization sells session-based enrollment in Learn to Skate, Learn to Play Hockey, Youth Hockey, Academy (12U–18U), Juniors (Elite, Premier, NCDC), and Split Prep programs at its Hudson, NH and Hooksett, NH facilities.

Product overview

Northern Cyclones is a multi-level hockey development organization offering a comprehensive pathway from beginner to elite junior hockey. The organization operates four interconnected programs: Learn to Skate (LTS) for ages 4+ covering fundamental skating skills, Learn to Play Hockey (LTP) as an entry point to hockey basics, Cyclones Youth Hockey for recreational and competitive youth play, Cyclones Academy for elite prep-level players targeting NCAA hockey scholarships, and Cyclones Juniors providing Tier 3 and Tier 2 junior hockey pathways. The Split Prep Season program offers additional competitive prep-level hockey across multiple age divisions. The organization is the only one in New Hampshire offering teams at all levels from Learn to Play through Tier 2 Juniors.

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Brands

• Learn to Play Hockey (LTP): Learn to Play Hockey program for beginners ages 4 and up with at least one session of Learn to Skate completed
• Learn to Skate (LTS)
• Split Prep

Products and services

• Learn to Skate (LTS) A foundational skating program for all skill levels that teaches skating fundamentals including hockey skating and figure skating. Classes include 30-minute group lessons plus 30-minute practice sessions, run in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program. For skaters ages 4 and up.
• Learn to Play Hockey (LTP) A beginner hockey program for ages 4+ requiring at least one session of Learn to Skate completed. Players learn fundamentals of skating, passing, shooting, and game basics to progress to Mite Development and Youth Hockey teams.
• Cyclones Youth Hockey Boys and girls recreational and competitive youth hockey programs including 8U Mite Twisters teams and various youth divisions for skill development. Teams compete in local and regional leagues.
• Cyclones Academy Elite prep-level hockey program offering 12U, 13O, 14U, 15O, 16U, and 18U age groups with focus on developing players for NCAA hockey at Division I, II, and III levels.
• Cyclones Juniors Top-tier junior hockey program offering Elite, Premier, and NCDC (National Collegiate Development Conference) levels. The only organization in New Hampshire offering both Tier 3 and Tier 2 Junior hockey.
• Split Prep Season Split season hockey program for midget-age players (15U, 16U, 18U) offering tier 1 prep hockey competition across multiple divisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple alumni playing NCAA Division I, II, and III hockey
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Hampshire Amateur Hockey Association (NHAHA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNHAHA Member Association providing governance, league structure, and connection to 26+ youth hockey associations across New Hampshire. Northern Cyclones is part of this network for league play, tournaments, and player development.
• Back Bay HockeyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember association within NHAHA network - youth hockey organization in New Hampshire region.
• Concord Youth Hockey AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember association within NHAHA network - youth hockey organization serving Concord area.
• Dover Youth Hockey AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember association within NHAHA network - youth hockey organization serving Dover area.
• Hanover Hockey AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember association within NHAHA network - youth hockey organization serving Hanover area.
• New England WildcatsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional hockey organization competing in similar tier/age categories - part of New England hockey ecosystem.
• New England WolvesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional hockey organization competing in similar tier/age categories - part of New England hockey ecosystem.
• National Hockey InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHockey development organization in New England - part of regional hockey network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Islanders Hockey Club: NCDC and USPHL-tier junior program with a full youth-to-junior development pathway. Comparable business model — multi-tier club with NCAA development pipeline — and competing in the broader Northeast junior hockey ecosystem for elite players and league positioning.
• New England Wildcats: Regional junior hockey organization competing in similar tier and age categories within the New England hockey ecosystem. Identified in the Northern Cyclones data as a mutual partnership, indicating direct competition for the same player pool and tournament participation.
• Boston Junior Rangers: Massachusetts-based junior hockey organization fielding teams at the NCDC and Tier 2/Tier 3 levels with a comparable NCAA development focus. Closely comparable model — multi-tier youth-to-junior pathway in New England — and a primary competitor for elite players in the same regional catchment.
• South Shore Kings: New England junior hockey program competing in the NCDC and USPHL Premier/Elite tiers. Operates a similar youth-through-junior development structure targeting NCAA placement, making it a direct comparable for player recruitment and program benchmarking.
• Philadelphia Junior Flyers: Long-established youth and junior hockey program with NCDC and Tier 2 participation and a strong NCAA alumni track record. Comparable multi-tier club model with comparable session/registration-based fee structure, useful for benchmarking pricing and development outcomes.
• Seacoast Performance Academy: New Hampshire-based hockey development organization listed as an NHAHA member association. Operates in the same geographic market and youth-to-elite development niche, serving as a direct local competitor for early-stage players.
• New England Wolves: Regional hockey organization operating comparable junior and youth tier programs in the New England market. Listed as a mutual partner in the data, representing direct head-to-head competition for players at the Elite, Premier, and NCDC levels.
• Connecticut Junior Rangers: Connecticut-based youth and junior hockey organization offering Tier 2 and Tier 3 programs with an NCAA development focus. Operates a comparable club structure targeting the same family demographic and recruiting from the broader New England player pool.
• NH Mountain Kings: New Hampshire-based NHAHA member organization offering youth and competitive hockey programs. Operates in the same geographic catchment and competes directly for early-stage player enrollment within the NH amateur hockey network.

Broad incumbents

• USA Hockey: National governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States. While not a direct competitor, it sets development standards, sanctions leagues, and oversees the broader ecosystem (including NCDC and Tier 1/Tier 2 designations) in which the Cyclones operate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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