FAQ
How does Colorado High School hockey work?
Colorado high school hockey offers two competitive seasons each year. In the fall, teams compete in the Colorado Prep Hockey League (CPHL) from August through October, allowing programs to practice and play games earlier in the school year. In the winter, teams transition to the Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) season, which runs from November through early March and follows strict state-mandated start and end dates. The creation of CPHL gives Colorado high school teams valuable development and competition opportunities before the official CHSAA season begins. The CPHL or "fall" season is much like a traditional travel/club season. While schools provide oversight, families usually share in costs associated with practices, games, travel etc..
Will I play as many games as with Club hockey?
During the 2026–27 seasons, our Varsity team will play a robust schedule. In the fall season, each team will compete in approximately 10-20 games, including 1 in State tournament. In the winter season, Varsity will play 19 games and we are hoping that our JV team will play 15 games. In total, players can expect to participate in 30–40 games over the course of the full high school hockey season, providing consistent competition and valuable development opportunities throughout the year.
Will the coaching be as good as club hockey?
This all depends on the coach's. It is not fair to compare High School coaches and travel/club hockey coaches without fully knowing who the coaches are. At Kent Denver, we believe that our coaches are as strong as any coaches in the State and are committed to providing a travel/club level experience for all of our players. Our coaching staff is experienced, USA Hockey certified, and committed to player development, safety, and team culture. We strongly believe high school hockey provides a well-rounded experience, encouraging multi-sport participation, academic success, strong attendance at both school and team activities, proper behavior on and off the ice, and pride in representing and promoting your school community through sports.
Where are games and practices?
Practices and home games are held at University of Denver (DU). Away games are played at rinks throughout the surrounding cities in the Denver metro area, Southern Colorado, Mountain towns and across Colorado.
What are the costs associated with the CPHL and CHSAA Season?
Fees for the 2026–27 season are estimated at approximately $1,500 per player for the fall CPHL season and $1,800–$2,000 for the winter CHSAA season. For CPHL, a one-time equipment package for incoming players typically range from $500-$750. All fees are estimated and subject to change based on final ice costs, league requirements, Varsity and JV teams.