Most games will be played at half-ice, although some games may be played cross-ice or ¾ ice depending on the event. The goal is to improve creativity and for players to learn to compete in small area puck battles as the game has evolved into a faster and more skilled game. The concept of cross ice hockey was to eliminate position specific training. Half Ice hockey should allow players to be creative and it should force them to always be moving in tight spaces. 

Any game played will be USA Hockey sanctioned. We believe the USA Hockey ADM model provides the best opportunity for Mite players to receive the touches, repetition, and confidence they need to develop skills and have fun playing the game.