Ann Arbor Amateur Hockey Association

This page is dedicated to events and happenings in the NTDP Program at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube.

Each year dozens of exceptional Ann Arbor families open their homes to 46 of the finest American amateur hockey players in the nation. These selfless families provide a vital service to the success of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. USA Hockey always needs families to take in players and provide homes and a family environment for the student-athletes who attend Ann Arbor Pioneer High School.
 
Since the National Team Development Program was founded in 1996, a total of 21 alumni have played for the University of Michigan, five of whom went on to serve as captains — Eric Nystrom, Matt Hunwick, Kevin Porter, Mark Mitera and Chris Summers. Porter was named the winner of the 2008 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, given annually to college hockey’s top student-athlete.
 
USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program was created to prepare student-athletes under the age of 18 for participation on U.S. National Teams and success in their future hockey careers. Its efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice, but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice.
 
The players in the program are split into two squads - the U.S. National Under-18 and Under-17 Teams. The schedule includes games against junior teams in the United States Hockey League, participation in major international tournaments and competitions with NCAA Division I and III college hockey squads.
 
Over 150 NTDP players have been drafted by NHL teams, including number-one overall selections — Rick DiPietro, Erik Johnson and Patrick Kane. Over 40 NTDP alumni saw action in the NHL last season. Nearly 300 NTDP players have signed National Letters of Intent with NCAA Division I hockey programs.

The relationships shared among the players, host families and the players’ families can last a lifetime!

All families receive a monthly stipend and complimentary tickets to all USA Hockey home games at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube.

For more information regarding housing U.S. National Team players, please call our housing coordinators at 734-327-9251 ex. 24 or you can reach them through email at housing@usahockeyntdp.com.