About the Team

The Tampa Bay Bolts Junior Hockey Club is a member of the Metropolitan Junior Hockey League (MJHL) and the Southeast Junior Hockey League (SEJHL). The MJHL is one of the premier Junior Hockey Leagues in the U.S. and the SEJHL is the premier Junior Hockey League in the Southeastern U.S.   Junior hockey is the pinnacle of the skill development program of USA Hockey, and is an important component in the overall development process for elite high school & college student athletes developing as hockey players. Junior Hockey is a stepping-stone and the path to future success at the collegiate, professional, and international levels of hockey. Our goal is to provide High School & College Athletes the opportunity to further their education while participating in one of the top junior leagues in the United States . Competition within the Metropolitan Junior Hockey League and the Southeast Junior Hockey League are fast-paced, and provides players the opportunity to advance their skills in preparation for the next level. We are looking for those players who have made the commitment to improving their game to the highest level possible and who are ready to face the challenge in Juniors.

Program Benefits

  • Operates under USA Hockey Tier III Junior Rules
  • 40 Plus Game Schedule [League, Exhibitions and Tournaments]
  • Elite Tournaments / Showcases
  • On-Ice Team Practices
  • 3-4 hours a week in the afternoon
  • Off-Ice Team Practices held in our Weight Room
  • Video / Chalk Talk Sessions
  • Team Locker Room
  • Strong Coaching Staff with IHL, NHL & College Experience
  • Goaltending Coach
  • Educational Advisory Services and Recruiting Assistance

What is Junior Hockey

Junior hockey is the pinnacle of the skill development program of USA Hockey. It is available to male athletes who are 20-and-under as of the 31st day of December in the season of competition. The program is available to high school students and graduates who seek a greater or different challenge than that which might be available through their Prep School team, High School varsity or club team, or area Midget teams. The principal purpose of this development program is to prepare the athlete for career advancement either in a collegiate or professional opportunity.

The Purpose of Junior Hockey

Opportunity : To provide an opportunity for players in this age group to play organized hockey.

Development: To improve and develop the skills and abilities of the participants, including the players, coaches and officials.

Exposure and College Placement: To provide an opportunity for players to be seen and evaluated by college recruiters and the opportunity to play high level college hockey. Because of its nationwide scope some players must move to and reside in or near the community in which the team is based.

The Goals of Junior Hockey

  • Skill Development To provide talented young men with the opportunity to develop competitively in an organized, structured, and supervised environment;
  • Quality Coaching To provide considerable training time, quality coaching, and concerned supervision;
  • Social Maturity To provide players with a healthy, constructive environment in which to develop socially;
  • Educational Advancement To provide assistance and opportunities for the accomplishment of the participant's educational goals;
  • Recruiting Exposure To provide players with exposure to collegiate and professional scouts and recruiters;
  • Advanced Competition To provide players with exposure to national and international competition;
  • Protection of Amateur Status To protect, most importantly, the amateur status of all participants under the rules and guidelines established by the International Ice Hockey Federation, USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, the NCAA, the NAIA, and the National Federation of High Schools.