HISTORY AND MISSION STATEMENT
The Houston Junior Aeros Hockey Association, Inc. (the “HJAHA”) was formed in the 1970’s (with our current legal entity being established in 1988) as a 501(c) non-profit organization with the straightforward philosophy to “provide a forum to promote and develop youth ice hockey in Houston” and is governed by a set of Bylaws as well as rules, policies, and guidelines that are managed by a volunteer Board of Directors with the mission to:
- Develop character, sportsmanship, and physical fitness among the youth
- Promote, encourage, and improve the standard of amateur ice hockey
- Associate with other ice hockey associations
- Conduct an amateur ice hockey program consistent with the rules and regulations of the Texas Amateur Hockey Association (“TAHA”) and
- USA Hockey, Inc. (“USAH”).
The Houston Wild Hockey Club (the “Wild”) was formed in 2001 under a USAH affiliate identity, separate from the HJAHA, in efforts to combine the top talent from the then local hockey organizations to create Tier II/AA teams at the 14U, 16U, and 18U age groups. Several years ago, the white and light/dark blue colors, jerseys and HJAHA name were retired in favor of a unified red/green/gold look within the Wild organization.
