Midwest Youth Hockey Association was formed in the fall of 2006 with the intention of providing children from Northwest Indiana the opportunity to learn, compete, and enjoy the game of ice hockey. The Blackbirds were founded on the principles of a strong commitment to skill development, promotion of sportsmanship and fair play, and an unmatched work ethic. When you join MYHA you are putting your child in a position to learn more than just the game of hockey. Dedication, discipline, and a strong desire to compete will be instilled in each of our aspiring athletes through a regimented curriculum focused on optimizing the performance of the individual, and above all, our teams.

At the House level, the Midwest Blackbirds participate in the NorthWest Hockey League. The NWHL is a house hockey league with member teams from the greater Chicago area. 

Midwest Blackbirds Spring travel teams participate in the Southwest Spring League. SWSL is the premier Spring travel hockey league in Illinois. 

Development Program is the bridge program between hockey learn to skate and the Midwest Blackbirds youth hockey teams.

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The Midwest Blackbirds Junior Hockey Team is a member of the U.S. Premier Junior Hockey League. The Midwest Blackbirds play out of Midwest Training and Ice Center in Dyer, Indiana.

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Midwest Training and Ice Center is proud to host High School Hockey Clubs in Northwest Indiana.