About the Firehawks
The Firehawks are a Natick-based middle school hockey team that is operated by a local hockey non-profit organization (the Dryland Development Project or DDP).
All registration funds go towards programming. We aim to keep hockey fun and affordable for all involved.
The Firehawks emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork, and development. We want to see our players challenge themselves, make "mistakes", and push the boundary of what they are capable of. We do not hold tryouts, and we follow a Swedish model of letting our players "play up" and "play down" in games if doing so would benefit their development.
The Firehawks are designed to work in conjunction with each player's underlying town/club commitments. We offer weekly practice ice from Sept-Nov, and a 16-game season running from November to March each year. Games are typically on weekends or holidays. We also try to schedule scrimmages with local schools when we can.
Firehawk registration includes all member benefits of the DDP:
- Coach, Parents, and Player development content and sessions provided by Topher Scott and the Hockey Think Tank
- Discounts to Mike Boyle's Strength and Conditioning and Howie's Hockey Tape
- Eligibility for DDP special events, and more!
For players looking for additional practices and on-ice development in the summer, we recommend registering for the DDP's "Rooster" program.
Financial aid is available upon request. Please contact Scott, Luke, or Andrew directly to discuss financial aid needs.