Junior Railers HC

Congratulations to the Worcester Railers HC on their new affiliation with the St. Louis Blues and Springfield Thunderbirds.

The Junior Railers and Junior Thunderbirds Hockey have enjoyed some great rivalries as fellow Elite 9 Hockey League clubs over the years, and it’s exciting to see both organizations now part of the Blues family.

Here’s to continuing to grow the game and create great memories for young players. 💙🏒

A starts now 🚂💙

The Worcester Railers have reached an affiliation agreement with the St. Louis Blues of the NHL and the Springfield Thunderbirds of the AHL through the 2030-31 season.

Read More: https://railershc.com/news/2026/06/worcester-railers-announce-affiliation-with-st-louis-blues

🏒 Registration is NOW OPEN for Junior Railers Hockey Club core programs for the 2026–2027 season!

Programs available for players ages 4–18:

✅ Learn to Play Hockey (ALL AGES)
Over 600 participants in the last 5 years and a great introduction to the game. Led by former NHL player Bobby Butler and the Junior Railers coaching staff.

✅ Cross-Ice Mite Hockey (2018 & Younger)
Built on the USA Hockey ADM model with development opportunities for all ability levels.

✅ JRHC House League (Ages 8–16)
Affordable weekend hockey with evaluations, parity games, regular season, and playoffs.

✅ Midget Hockey Program (Ages 14–18)
Competitive Valley Hockey League play leading into the high school hockey season.

Whether your child is just getting started, looking for a fun and affordable team experience, or preparing for high school hockey, the Junior Railers offer a development path for every player.

Visit juniorrailers.com for program details and registration information.

Questions about any JRHC program? Contact Bobby Butler at [email protected].

🚨Junior Railers Learn to Play Hockey returns for the 2026–2027 season at Worcester Ice Center!

Our Learn to Play 🏒 program is designed for players of all ages and experience levels looking to get started in hockey in a fun, supportive environment. Led by former NHL player Bobby Butler and his experienced coaching staff, players will develop skating, passing, shooting, teamwork, and overall hockey fundamentals while building confidence and a lifelong love of the game.

📍 Worcester Ice Center
📅 October 3, 2026 – March 28, 2027
🕘 Saturdays & Sundays | 9:20–10:20 AM

Registration is always open at juniorrailers.com — players can join ANYTIME they are ready, during the season.

Over 600 players have participated in the Junior Railers Learn to Play program over the past five years, with many advancing into organized hockey within the Junior Railers organization and beyond.

Questions or interested in volunteering contact: [email protected]

🏒 We’re proud to welcome Custom Twigs as a 2026–2027 Gold Plus Sponsor of the Junior Railers Hockey Club! 💙❤️

Custom Twigs provides high-quality custom hockey sticks built to each player’s specifications, offering pro-level performance without the high price tag. Many models are in stock and available for pickup at Worcester Ice Center, making it easier than ever for players to get the stick they want without the wait.

➡️ customhockeytwigs.com

Their support helps the Junior Railers continue our mission of making hockey accessible and affordable for families throughout our community.

Thank you to Custom Twigs for supporting youth hockey and helping us continue to grow the game.

If you share our goal of making hockey a sport for everyone, we’d love to have you join our team of sponsors. Visit juniorrailers.com for more information. 🏒💙❤️