2026-2027 Season
Tryout Registration
Each spring, the Utah Amateur Hockey Association authorizes local youth hockey programs to host Tryouts for Travel and Tier Teams. The Ogden Jr Mustangs will be be hosting Tryouts for multiple 2026-27 teams. To be eligible to participate in tryouts a player's financial account must up to date. Those with unpaid balances on account will not be eligible to participate. There is a fee to participate in tryouts. The fee covers ice, supplies, replacement jerseys and a slice of pizza for the evaluators.
2026-27 FACT SHEETS - Coming Soon
IMPORTANT BIRTH CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
If this is the first season your child is playing with a USA Hockey affiliated program such as the Ogden Jr Mustangs, your child's birth year must be verified by the Utah State Hockey Registrar. Please upload your player's birth certificate using this secure link. Do not send the birth certificate by email, text or regular mail. Use this secure link only. For questions, reach out to Mariko at Mariko.Rollins@uthockey.org
Secure Link for uploading Birth Certificate: https://forms.gle/jqbzkDbLAPvGYomD7
Tier II Teams
Tier Teams are highly competitive teams with experienced players. Tryouts are held in the spring for the following Fall/Winter season. The Ogden Jr Mustangs will field Tier II teams in the 14 and under, 16 and under and the 18 and under divisions.
Tier II teams play a USA Hockey sanctioned tournament schedule. The Ogden Jr Mustangs Tier II teams travel out of state 1-2 times each month for competition.
The Tier II practice and travel schedule is demanding. Practices can be at any of the Utah ice rinks.
Utah Tier II teams may play against Tier I (AAA) teams only if the certain conditions are met according to the Utah Amateur Hockey Association policies. Tier II teams are nationally bound teams meaning that they will compete for the Tier II state title in their age division with the winner representing Utah in the USA Hockey National Championships tournament, in their age division.
Competition is high, the time and financial demand is significant for the Tier II player and family.
The Ogden Jr Mustangs Tier teams have participated in the NAPHL, RMHF and the NWAHL. Billeted players are not allowed on Tier II teams.
Players rostered on a Jrs team at anytime during the season are not eligible for Tier II team rostering. Tier Ii is for Utah residents only.
Tier II Leagues
Northwest Tier II Amateur Hockey League
All Tier II team formation and game playing rules are subject to change by USA Hockey and the Utah Amateur Hockey Association.
Travel A Teams
Travel A Teams
Travel A teams will participate in the Utah Amateur Hockey League (UAHL) . The Ogden Jr Mustangs Travel A teams are designed for players and parents who are ready for a greater level of time and financial commitment. Travel A level is for experienced players that seek to compete at the highest level possible within their age division.
Travel A players may not play on other youth travel or tier hockey teams (no double rostering). Out of state players are not allowed. Billeted players are not allowed.
Ogden Jr Mustangs Travel A players should plan to travel out of state five or more times during the season. The cost of travel, lodging, meals and incidentals is not included in the player tuition.
The Ogden Jr Mustangs host Tryout Sessions for the Travel A teams in accordance with the Utah Amateur Hockey Association published dates.
Players are extended a contract to participate on a Travel team. The tution is substantially more than House/Rec team or Travel B tution. All uniforms, protective game gear, travel, lodging, meals and incidentals are paid by the parent and are in addition to the tuition fees.
All Travel Team formation and game playing rules are subject to change by USA Hockey and the Utah Amateur Hockey Association.
Ogden Jr Mustangs 12U Travel Teams will participate in the Northwest Amateur Hockey League. Player participation is mandatory.
Travel A Leagues
Northwest Amateur Hockey League
Travel B Teams
Travel B
Travel B teams are designed for players and parents that are interested in playing at a level that is higher than the House/Rec division of play but who are lesser skilled than the Tier or Travel A player.
Players and parents at Travel B and are looking for an emphasis on developmental hockey over competition. This division participates in the Utah Amateur Hockey League (UAHL). Travel B teams play games against the other Travel B teams in Utah.
Travel B players are not eligible to play on other youth travel or Tier teams in the same season. Only Utah residents are allowed on Travel B teams. Travel B teams.
Travel B teams may travel out of state a maximum of 3 times, during the season, to participate in Travel B tournaments. Travel B teams may participate in unlimited in-state tournaments and local games. Travel B teams may participate in the UAHL PreSeason and end of season tournaments.
The Ogden Jr Mustangs host Tryout Sessions for those interested playing on a Travel B team. Players are extended a contract to participate on a Travel team. The tution is substantially more than House/Rec team tution. All uniforms, protective game gear, travel, lodging, meals and incidentals are paid by the parent and are in addition to the tuition fees.
Travel B team rules and regulations are subject to change by the Utah Amateur Hockey Association.
Travel B Leagues
House/Rec
The Ogden Jr Mustangs House/Rec division provides an opportunities for new players and experienced players. The House program is for families who are not interested in the higher costs and time requirements of Travel and Tier hockey.
The House/Rec division is for the age groups (6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U). There are no tryouts for House/Rec participation. House/Rec age divisions accept registration until capacity is met. House/Rec teams can add players until the final registration date as determined by the Utah Amateur Hockey Association, the governing entity of Utah's amateur hockey programs.
The USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM) is heavily emphasized with House/Rec participants. The focus is on skill development over game play. Many House/Rec age divisions play cross or half-ice games. This model maximizes the opportunity to skate, learn positioning and handle the puck. https://www.admkids.com/
The House/Rec division will have most activities at the Weber County Ice Sheet. Some House/Rec age groups may be invited to play in games at a different Utah rink and may do so in accordance with the Utah Amateur Hockey Association and the Ogden Jr Mustangs Hockey policies. This regulation may change from season to season. Some seasons and some age groups may be limited to "In-house" training and game play only.
The House/Rec season is shorter to allow players to participate in other youth sports.
All House/Recreation team formation and rules are subject to change by USA Hockey and the Utah Amateur Hockey Association.