About Hockey Day In Houston

Hockey Day In Houston is a non-profit, collaborative, family-friendly celebration that unites Houston’s vibrant hockey community — nonprofits, youth/adult programs, ice rinks, colleges, charities, and corporate partners alike — in order to spark greater interest in the game, foster inclusivity, and drive lasting growth in a market without current professional hockey representation.

 

Led by the Houston Chapter of Hockey Players In Business (an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building networks through hockey and giving back to the sport), the event combines resources, partnerships, and passion to create NHL-style grassroots energy right here in Houston. Through watch parties, street hockey, vendor activations, youth tournaments, live music, auctions, and community gatherings, we bring thousands of fans, players, and families together to celebrate hockey on and off the ice.
 

Our Impact

In just two years, Hockey Day In Houston has raised over $80,000 (gross) and reinvested more than $52,000 directly back into local hockey. Highlights include:

•  Over $12,000 in academic scholarships via the Slap Shot Scholarship program, honoring The Howe Foundation’s mission.

•  Funding to help organizations offset costs, grow programs, and promote the sport.

•  A second consecutive $25,000 matching donation from The Howe Foundation to amplify contributions and invest in Houston’s hockey future by hockey's most famous family.

•  Adding a youth hockey tournament to celebrate the end of the hockey season.

•  Formation of the Houston Hockey Hall of Fame to honor those who have made an impact both on and off the ice.

 

Nonprofit Hockey Partners

We proudly collaborate with these dedicated organizations to amplify their efforts:

•  Houston Storm All Girls Hockey Association

•  Houston Junior Aeros

•  Women’s Outreach Hockey Association of Houston

•  ISHL (high school hockey league)

•  Phoenix Cup Charity Classic (pediatric cancer fundraising)

•  StarSkaters (opportunities for those with developmental/physical disabilities)

•  The Howe Foundation (honoring Mr. & Mrs. Hockey, Gordie and Colleen Howe’s legacy)

•  Houston Amateur Hockey Association (Adult hockey programs)

•  Reynolds Hockey Academy (Academic and hockey training school)

•  Houston Ice Hockey Officials Association (via USA Hockey)

•  Texas Amateur Hockey Association (via USA Hockey)

•  American Special Hockey Association (new 2026 partner for special/adaptive hockey to provide support for StarSkaters)

•  International Chapter of Hockey Players In Business
 

For-Profit & Venue Partners

Essential support comes from:

•  Ice rinks: Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex, Ice Skate Memorial City, Bellerive Ice, Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center

•  Oil Kings Tournaments

•  Texas Outlaws Tournament Team

•  Houston Hockey & Skate World

•  Host venue: Saint Arnold Brewing Company

•  Blueline Slapshot LLC.
 

College & Professional Ties

•  University of Houston and Rice University club programs

•  Former professional players who called Houston home

•  Dallas Stars organization
 

Join the Movement

Hockey Day In Houston isn’t just an event — it’s a growing coalition building a stronger, more unified hockey ecosystem for fans, players, and future generations. Whether you’re a sponsor, donor, vendor, or fan, your support helps us reinvest, award scholarships, expand access (including adaptive programs), and showcase how and why #HoustonIsAHockeyTown
 

Interested in partnering, sponsoring (with matching opportunities), or getting involved? Contact us at HockeyDayInHouston@gmail.com