Troy Albany Jr. Engineers

The goal of the Jr. Engineers 8u Program is to build a love of the sport with children under the age of eight while developing the fundamentals of the sport. The program is comprised of four levels - Learn to Skate, Learn to Play, Advanced Cross Ice Mites and Travel Mites. We also offer a supplemental 8U Ice Cats team for girls registered for ACIM. Each level focuses on overall player development while providing the opportunity for each child to enhance his or her skills in a positive environment, creating an enjoyable experience for the entire family.

Starts in October 2026

Option 1 $ 385

Monday's at Frear Park

Skills sessions select Fridays

Option 2 $ 385

Wednesday's at Albany County

Skills sessions select Fridays

Option 3 $495

Monday's at Frear Park

Wednesday's at Albany County

Skills sessions select Fridays

Starts in October 2026

Option 1 $835

Monday's at Frear Park

Skills session on Tuesdays at Albany County

Cross-Ice Games on Saturdays

Option 2 $835

Wednesday's at Albany County

Skills session on Tuesdays

Cross-Ice Games on Saturdays

The Travel Mites program is for player 8 years old and under that are ready to play cross-ice games against other opponents within about an hours travel distance from the Capital Region, and tournaments that may require hotel stays. An ID skate will be held in October 2026 to determine team level placement, and the number of teams we will field, based on participation. All travel players must first register for ACIM. Interested players should fill out the interest form HERE.

Final cost will be determined after the ID skate. Players with a 2018 birth year will have the opportunity to play in full ice games, starting in January of 2027. This will also be based on participation and availability.

Calling all ACIM girls! TA Hockey is excited to offer an 8U Ice Cats team for the 26/27 season! The 8U Ice Cats will have one practice per month, sharing ice with our 10U and 12U Ice Cats teams. We plan to play about 3-5 games over the course of the season, and attend 1 tournament.

This program is meant to create camaraderie and build skills as an Ice Cats team, as our players move up through the levels. Interested players should fill Ice Cats Registration HERE (free of charge), but must also be registered for ACIM through TA Hockey. Final cost will be determined after the number of players is finalized, but should be less than $100, not including the tournament.