MDHL 2026 Registration
The MDHL is a weekend-only fall program for Michigan High School hockey players that allows players to participate with their school programs during the week. On a consistent basis, over 50% of league participants earn all-state honors. Competitive league play is supplemented with additional tournaments/showcases to give players the same opportunities as those playing Tier 1 AAA.
Ages
Incoming freshman to incoming seniors who plan to play high school hockey in Michigan.
When
Tryouts in late July and early August. Season runs from August through the start of the high school season in November.
Where
Regular season games are played at the Biggby Coffee Ice Cube in Brighton. Tournaments and showcases take place in various locations.
Practices
Teams do not practice given players' fall program commitments with their school teams and busy weekend schedules.
Games
Teams will play 12 regular season games plus 1-3 playoff games on Saturdays and Sundays, from early August through the end of October.
Extra Costs
If chosen for tournament/showcase teams, costs are incremental to league fee.
2026 MDHL Season
MDHL 2026 Tryout info:
West michigan tryout*
skaters and goalies
Cost: $140
Patterson Ice Center (Grand Rapids)
July 19th: 10:30am-12:30pm, 4:30pm-6:30pm
July 26th: 9:00am-11:00am, 3:00pm-5:00pm
*Payment due at the rink; West Michigan players can choose to sign up for Brighton tryout, if desired
BRIGHTON: Goalie Evaluation Camp
July 28th and July 29th
Cost: $240
Biggby Coffee Ice Cube (Brighton)
5PM - 8PM (Two 1.5 hour sessions per day)
BRIGHTON: Skater Tryouts
August 1st
Cost: $140
Biggby Coffee ice cube (Brighton)
8AM - 7PM (Two games per skater)
Register
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