Stamford Sharks

The Stamford Youth Hockey Association is one of the oldest youth hockey programs in the Tri-State area, established nearly 50 years ago. The league was founded on and maintains the principles that the Sharks are a family, and hockey should be available to all those interested, regardless of experience, abilities and socioeconomic status. The organization is one of the few that provides need-based scholarships irrespective of playing ability.

Our programs offer a full spectrum of opportunities beginning at age 4 and lasting through 19, with the Tiger Sharks/Learn to Play program, progressing into local House Leagues, and competitive Travel programs. Many of our players have continued their playing careers at the next level, many of whom have returned to their Sharks’ family as coaches and Board members.

Become a Sponsor

Becoming a Sharks Sponsor is easy. Click the link and provide your: Name, Company, Email, and phone number and we will contact you right away. Thanks for your support!

Buy a Board!

Support the Sharks and buy boards on the ice at Terry Conners

Contact Us

SYHA Board

PO Box 4030 Stamford, CT 06907-4030

Tiger Sharks / Learn to Play Registration is now open

Registration is open for Tiger Sharks/Learn to Play and House Hockey.

If you are a first time player, with no equipment, we recommend registering through the Learn to Play program which includes equipment as part of the registration price! See Below:

The first session of Tiger Sharks begins September 7th and House begins on October 12th.

Help us get the word out to ensure we keep growing the base of the program.

Questions? Reach out to Brendan Baronowski @ househockey@syha.org

First Time Players Get Free Equipment from the NY Rangers Learn to Play Program!!!!!

20 Sep

The Sharks Store is Now Open

The Sharks Store is Now Open

Click on the link below to get all of your Sharks gear!


5 Sep

The Ed Nemchek Classic Golf Tournament - Monday September 30th 7AM


26 Aug

Tiger Sharks / Learn to Play Registration is now open!

Register Here for Tiger Sharks / Learn to Play 2024-25

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26 Aug

Swedish Exchange at Stamford High

Team SDE players attended area schools today with our Sharks players. SDE visited Stamford High School, Westhill High School, AITE, Fairfield Prep and John Jay High School.


26 Aug

Ladysharks U10 Win CGHL Division 2 State Championship

We wish shark-sized congratulations to our u10 Lady Sharks who claimed the CGHL Division 2 State Championship this weekend, going undefeated in the tournament and capping it off with a 4-2 win over Stateline this evening! Way to go, girls!!!


15 Jul

SYHA Election Results

The SYHA Board would like to thank the membership for the excellent turnout at this year's election meeting.

After a brief meeting, the election was held and the results are as follows:

President - Adam Perlaky

Operations Director - Ricky Schock

Treasurer - Randy Samuelson

Secretary - Mike Diem

We would like to extend a special thank you to outgoing board members John Nilsen and Matt Orsaia. We appreciate your passion and service to our organization.


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31 May

Blind Hockey Northeast Development Camp will be held from Friday, July 19th to Sunday, July 21

The Blind Hockey Northeast Development Camp, will be held from Friday, July 19th to Sunday, July 21st at Terry Conners Rink.

Thank you to Alex Kapasouris for providing all the details below.


If you've never heard of Blind Hockey, it is a real thing. A good intro to some of the history is found here: NHL - Breaking Down Barriers Episode #4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHKTKAmwzFQ.
This event aims to unite players of varying skill levels for a weekend of skills development, scrimmaging, and gameplay. This is open to all Blind Hockey Players. These athletes range from legally blind (partially sighted) to completely blind, but they have the courage and passion to lace up their skates and take to the ice to play hockey. Some of the USA Blind Hockey National Team members will be participating in the event.



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10 Mar

Sharks Mite A Jamboree

Congrats to the Mite A team to a great jamboree and season. 

18 Oct

Sharks in DC!

The weekend of October 7-9 many of our SYHA Sharks teams competed at the Congressional Cup in Washington D.C.
A great time was had by all as the Sharks represented SYHA playing teams up and down the east coast and as far out as Nevada.

Beyond the hockey, many teams were able to visit historical sights at our nation's capital and fit in a Washington Capitals game, bonding teammates together and creating lifelong memories.

A special congratulations to Coach Scott Valenzano and his Bantam A's as they tore through the tournament, winning it all and posting a combing +25 Goal Differential!

Thanks to all SYHA families and players for helping to create a special weekend.

Go Sharks!
Mark Elliott
SYHA Travel Director

4 Oct

Stamford Sharks & Terry Conners Rink Celebrates 50 Years!

The Stamford (Sharks) Youth Hockey Association (SYHA) and it’s home rink, Terry Conners are celebrating 50 years of success and community. Since 1973, SYHA and TCR have operated to serve the Stamford community, building strong bonds and unforgettable memories, on and off the ice.

Join us on Friday, October 13th from 7:00-11:00 PM at the Italian Center of Stamford for an adults only event to celebrate this tremendous milestone. Connect with friends, teammates and coaches and help us honor the individuals and families that help built this hockey program and facility into what it is today.

This event will include food, unlimited wine & beer, raffles, silent auctions and live auctions to raise money for SYHA.

The event is Adults only and attire is business casual


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