Eugene Jr Generals

I was lucky.

When my daughter was learning to play hockey, the dad of an 18-year-old player told me, “Sometimes the practices and travel will feel like a lot, but one day, you’re going to miss it.”

I understand what he meant now.

Hockey gave us some of the happiest years of our lives. We became close friends with other families at the rink as our kids grew up together. We shared rental houses with them at tournaments and cooked big dinners together. As a family, we explored new cities and downtown districts, tried local food, discovered local markets, and spent countless hours talking together in hotels and on drives back home.

Some of my favorite memories are the late-night dinners and conversations with my daughter after games.

We shared so many "firsts" together.

What I wasn’t prepared for were the "lasts."

At some point, I tied my daughter’s skates for her for the last time. I didn’t know it was the last time. I thought she was just giving it a try, but she just didn’t need my help anymore.

She's now approaching 18, and I know a lot more of those lasts are coming.

She started playing when she was 11. My only regret is that we didn’t find travel hockey sooner. I would gladly take a few more years of practices, drives, cold rinks, and weekends on the road if it meant more of all of this with her.

If you’re a parent wondering whether hockey with the Jr Generals is worth the time, the travel, and the commitment, I’ll pass along what another dad told me years ago:

You’re going to miss it. You're *really* going to miss it.

The Jr Generals have programs for players ages 6 and up. If your child has ever wanted to try hockey, start here:

www.LAHA.org

I thought hockey was something my daughter was doing.

Now that she is approaching the twilight of her youth travel hockey years, I finally realize how much of it we were doing together.

-Gary

Tonight’s the night, Jr. Generals! 🏒💙💛

Priority registration for 12U, 14U and 18U closes at 11:59 PM tonight. Registration will remain open after the deadline, but a $300 late fee will be added—so jump in now and save that money for something way more fun than a late fee!

Visit our website at www.laha.org for registration and signup links!

Hockey season is almost here 💙💛
Join us for our Welcome Back Potluck & Gear Swap! Bring a dish to share, any outgrown gear you'd like to pass along (or sell), and your whole family. We'll have games, prizes, and plenty of time to catch up before the season gets underway.

And yes...the inaugural LAHA Jello Mold Contest is a real thing. We expect fierce competition and questionable ingredient choices 🥮🏆

We can't wait to see everyone!

Registration is open for the Eugene Jr Generals! See www.laha.org for more details. We have many exciting enhancements this year, such as:

Professional off-ice athletic development
Older players receive guided strength, speed, coordination, and injury-prevention training at Treeline CrossFit Gym.

All-new 16U AA Tier II team
The Jr Generals now offer higher-level competitive options for younger players to develop towards.

More competitive opportunities for developing players
Practice-player rostering allows players who are not yet ready for a full state-play position (or who have conflicts preventing tournament travel) to receive coaching and continue developing within the program.

Greater access to state-level and tournament competition
We are creating more opportunities for appropriate teams and players to compete in meaningful tournaments and higher-pressure environments.

More support for families needing financial assistance
Scholarships, sibling discounts, lower-cost developmental options, fundraising, and other affordability measures are being expanded, bringing higher-level competitive hockey to more families.

A stronger competitive identity
We are moving beyond operating separate recreational teams and building a competitive-development program with shared standards and advancement opportunities.

A serious long-term commitment to growing Eugene hockey
The board is treating recruitment and the pathway from introductory programs into the Jr Generals as strategic priorities. The objective is to build a long-term and increasingly competitive local hockey program.

Registration is OPEN! 🏒 Join the Eugene Jr. Generals for the 2026–2027 season. Big enough for opportunity. Small enough to feel like family. Register today at www.laha.org

Eugene Jr. Generals Ice Hockey This is the official site for youth ice hockey in Lane County, Oregon. Lane Amateur Hockey Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, serving youth ages 4-18.

Have questions about registration or the upcoming season?
Join us today at 6:00 PM for our Virtual Registration & Season Q&A.
To help us make the best use of our time together, we encourage you to submit your questions in advance to [email protected]. We'll prioritize those questions during the meeting and answer as many as time allows. The link for the meeting can be found in our bio. .
We hope you'll join us! 🏒💙💛

The 2026–2027 season starts here. 🏒

Registration is officially open for the Eugene Jr. Generals 2026/27 season!

This season reflects our continued commitment to building a competitive, development-focused program while providing a place where every player can grow.

Be sure to review the Registration Guide and FAQ before completing your registration.

🔗 Register through the link in our bio.

We can't wait to welcome everyone back to the rink. 💙💛

Eugene Jr. Generals Ice Hockey This is the official site for youth ice hockey in Lane County, Oregon. Lane Amateur Hockey Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, serving youth ages 4-18.

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Here's to backyard barbecues, neighborhood fireworks, summer nights, and making memories with the people who matter most.
Hockey will be back before you know it. Until then, soak up every sunset, every family gathering, and every moment that makes summer special.
From our hockey family to yours, Happy Fourth of July! Have a safe, happy, and memorable holiday.
— Eugene Jr. Generals Hockey