Tri-City Eagles

What Tri-City Eagles does

Tri-City Eagles Hockey Association is a Maryland-based nonprofit youth hockey organization founded in 1993, headquartered at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD. The organization operates a vertically integrated hockey development pathway serving players from age 5 through 18U across the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) region. Its program portfolio spans an Introduction to Hockey entry point, year-round House Hockey for beginners, Travel-Lite as a bridge program, Tier II Youth Travel Hockey (18 teams for 2025-2026), Girls Travel Hockey (3 teams across 19U/16U/12U), seasonal Spring Teams, and a camps/clinics line including the Pro Experience Camp featuring NHL veterans such as Mike Johnston, Darius Kasparaitis, J.S. Aubin, and Phil Gilchrist.

The business model is a participation-fee nonprofit association. Revenue is generated entirely through programmatic registration fees collected via TeamSnap: travel tryouts at $190 plus fees, spring team registration at $750 for skaters and $500 for goaltenders, house hockey mini-seasons at $180-$240 per series, and camps/clinics priced from $40 per session up to $525 for the Summer Training Week. Travel program pricing for full-season club fees is not publicly disclosed on the website; only tryout fees are listed. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on referrals from The Gardens Ice House Learn to Skate/Play programs, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), website presence with integrated TeamSnap registration, and the marketing pull of pro-level coaching credentials.

Competitive play occurs across multiple regional leagues — CBHL, AHF, AGHF, and CCHL — under USA Hockey Tier II sanctioning. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with a paid Hockey Director/COO (Rob Trantin), Executive Director of Operations (Sue Quintero), Assistant Hockey Director (Kellen Henderson), and dedicated program directors for Girls Hockey, Youth Travel, Travel-Lite, Skating, Goaltending, Events, Social Media, and Merchandise. Headcount is approximately 12. No external investors, funding rounds, acquisitions, or ownership changes are documented.

Name

Tri-City Eagles

Legal name

Tri-City Eagles Hockey Association

Website

https://tricityeagles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tri-City Eagles Hockey Association is a Maryland-based nonprofit youth hockey organization founded in 1993, operating a Tier II development pathway from Learn to Play through Travel Hockey for players ages 5-18U at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Ice Hockey Development

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE), Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

Keywords

• Youth hockey programs
• Hockey player development
• Travel hockey teams
• Hockey skills camps
• Competitive hockey league

Headquarters

HQ city

Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Others, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Camps and Clinics: Revenue generated from youth hockey camps and clinics including Pro Experience Camps featuring NHL veterans, Spring Clinics, and Summer Training Weeks. Fees range from $40 per session for clinics to $525 for skaters and $400 for goaltenders for week-long summer programs.
2. House Hockey Programs: House Hockey Mini-Seasons and Winter Season fees. Mini-seasons range from $180 for full series to $35 for drop-in sessions. Summer Mini-Season is $240 for 8 sessions. Winter Season operates on seasonal registration basis.
3. Spring Team Registration: Spring team registration fees: $750 for skaters, $500 for goaltenders, and $550 for 8U players. Includes practices and guaranteed tournament participation.
4. Travel Tryouts: Travel team tryout fees: $190 plus applicable fees for Youth and Girls Travel Tryouts. Early bird pricing available through specific dates. Split Season tryouts are $20.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tri-City Eagles Hockey Association runs a structured youth ice hockey development program for players ages 5 through 19U, offering year-round programming that includes entry-level House Hockey, a Travel-Lite bridge program, USA Hockey Tier II Youth and Girls Travel Hockey teams (18 boys teams and 3 girls teams for 2025-2026), Spring Teams, and skills camps/clinics featuring NHL veteran coaching staff. All programs are delivered at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, Maryland, with league competition in CBHL, AHF, AGHF, and CCHL.

Product overview

Tri-City Eagles Hockey Association is a youth hockey organization founded in 1993 offering a comprehensive hockey development program. The organization operates a multi-tiered program structure consisting of: Youth Travel Hockey (Tier II, 8U-18U), Girls Travel Hockey (12U-19U), House Hockey (entry-level, year-round), Travel-Lite Hockey (bridge program), Spring Teams (season extension), and Camps & Clinics (skills development). The programs are designed as a progression pathway, with players advancing from Learn to Play through House Hockey, then to Travel-Lite or Travel programs based on skill level and commitment. All home events are held at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Travel Hockey Program USA Hockey Tier II travel hockey program for male youth players ages 8U through 18U, fielding 18 teams for 2025-2026 with multiple competitive levels (Blue, Gold, White, Red, Sky, Black). Season includes 2 weekly practices plus 45-55 games across CBHL and AHF leagues and select tournaments.
• Girls Travel Hockey Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 players advanced to junior, collegiate, and professional hockey under Head Coach Jeremy Blumes' leadership at Ontario Jr. Reign
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Gardens Ice HousecoreOthersPrimary home facility partnership. The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD provides 2 NHL-sized rinks, 1 Olympic rink, 1 seasonal outdoor rink, and The Ice Den Training rink. All House Hockey events and most Travel/Travel-Lite team activities take place at this facility. The relationship includes referral pathways from The Gardens Ice House's Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programs into Tri-City Eagles programming.
• USA HockeycoreOthersOfficial sanctioning body partnership. All Tri-City Eagles players must be registered with USA Hockey. The organization operates under USA Hockey's Tier II designation for travel hockey and follows USA Hockey coaching certification requirements, background screening, and Safe Sport program guidelines.
• Chesapeake Bay Hockey League (CBHL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary league partnership for youth travel hockey competition. Teams compete in CBHL divisions at various age levels. CBHL provides league standings, game scheduling, and tournament opportunities.
• Atlantic Hockey Federation (AHF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional league partnership for youth travel hockey competition. AHF provides additional competitive divisions and tournament opportunities for Tri-City teams across multiple age groups.
• Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation (AGHF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeague partnership specifically for girls hockey teams. Girls Travel teams compete in AGHF divisions (Platinum and other levels) in addition to CBHL competition.
• Capital Corridor Hockey League (CCHL)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeague partnership for Travel-Lite program competition. CCHL provides non-league play and scheduling for the Travel-Lite teams.
• Wolfe Hockey DevelopmentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecommended goaltender-specific training partner. Tri-City recommends Wolfe Hockey Development for goaltenders seeking personalized, intensive, professional position-specific training to supplement club programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nashville Jr. Predators: Youth hockey organization in the Nashville market affiliated with the NHL Predators, offering travel programs at multiple tiers. Comparable developmental pathway structure.
• Mid-Atlantic Selects Hockey Club: Tier I/Tier II youth hockey organization serving the Mid-Atlantic region with travel teams at multiple age groups. Competes with Tri-City for the same regional player pool and league participation.
• DC District Hockey: Youth hockey club operating in the greater Washington, DC area offering travel and house programs for ages 8U-18U. Most direct geographic and programmatic peer to Tri-City Eagles in the DMV region.
• Carolina Jr. Hurricanes: Youth hockey affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes offering Tier I and Tier II travel programs in North Carolina. Similar model of elite coaching access and tiered competitive structure.
• Philadelphia Junior Flyers: Long-running youth hockey organization in the Philadelphia area offering travel hockey across multiple age groups and competitive tiers. Comparable in operating history (founded in 1970s) and Tier II programming.
• Little Caesars Hockey Club: Major Tier I youth hockey organization in Michigan fielding travel teams across age groups with national tournament ambitions. Comparable elite-tier programming and developmental outcomes focus.
• North Jersey Avalanche: Established youth hockey organization in New Jersey fielding boys and girls travel teams from 8U-18U. Comparable in tier structure, league participation, and developmental programming approach.
• Pittsburgh Penguins Elite: Major youth hockey organization affiliated with the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL franchise, offering Tier I and Tier II travel programs across multiple age groups. Comparable in operating model to Tri-City's travel hockey program but at larger scale.

Others

• USA Hockey: National governing body for U.S. amateur hockey; sanctioning and membership organization under which Tri-City Eagles operates as a Tier II club. Regulatory/ecosystem participant rather than competitor.
• The Gardens Ice House: Primary facility partner of Tri-City Eagles; operates Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programs that feed into Tri-City's House Hockey. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TCEhockeystats
• Facebookfacebook.com/TriCityEagles
• Instagraminstagram.com/tricityeagleshockey/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tri-city-eagles

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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