Sports
Ice Hockey in Helsinki
Ice Hockey for kids in Helsinki
There are 13 clubs in Helsinki, training at 28 venues between them. Most groups run in Töölö, Järvenpää and Herttoniemi. Groups take children from about 3 to 20, split by age and skill level.
Below is each club's own page with its age groups, contact details and location on the map. Filter the list by district if you want something close to home or school.
What it costs
Ice hockey is among the more expensive children's sports in Finland once children join teams: seasons commonly run from several hundred euros to well over 1000 euros at competitive levels, plus equipment. Introductory skating schools are much cheaper, and clubs often lend starter gear. Exact fees are on each club's page.
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Salmisaaren Jäähalli
Helsinki
Ice arena located in the Salmisaari Sports Center, managed by the Helsinki Ice Hall Foundation. It provides ice time for ice hockey and figure skating clubs, as well as public skating sessions.
Kiekko-Vantaa Hockey Oy
Järvenpää
Kiekko-Vantaa offers ice hockey activities for children and youth in Vantaa. The club runs a skating school, the Leijona-kiekkokoulu hockey school for beginners (ages 4-7), a girls' hockey school, and competitive teams for all age groups.
Helsingin Jokerit Ry
Herttoniemi
Helsingin Jokerit Ry's sports and hockey school offers high-quality sports activities for children and adolescents. The club organizes skating schools for beginners (Leijonakoulu) and competitive teams in all junior age groups (U8–U20). The activities focus on developing skating skills and ice hockey fundamentals in an inspiring environment.
Oy HIFK-Hockey Ab
Töölö
The legendary ice hockey club HIFK (Helsingin IFK) offers various activities for children. For the youngest ones (ages 3-6), there are hockey schools 'Calle Branderin kiekkokoulu' and 'Parent-Child' groups, where kids learn skating and hockey basics in a playful way. There is also the popular 'Skidiklubi' kids' club (ages 0-12), offering match tickets, player meet-and-greets, and special events.
Myllypuron Jäähalli
Marjaniemi
Vuosaaren Viikingit
Vuosaari
Ice hockey club in Vuosaari offering activities for children and youth. The club operates the Leijona-kiekkokoulu hockey school for the youngest, girls' teams, and age groups from U8 to U20.
Helsingin Luistinklubi
Töölö
Helsingin Kiekko-Tiikerit ry
Kamppi / Ruoholahti
Itä-Helsingin kiekko ry
Puotila
Ice Force Helsinki is a new ice hockey club formed from the merger of Itä-Helsingin Kiekko (IHK) and REDS Helsinki. The club offers high-quality and inspiring ice hockey activities for players of all ages and skill levels in Helsinki, starting from a hockey school for children aged 3-9 up to competitive junior teams. Activities are mainly centered at the Kivikko and Myllypuro ice rinks.
Ice Force Helsinki
Kontula
Ice Force Helsinki is an ice hockey club for all ages, formed by the merger of the IHK and REDS Helsinki clubs. The club offers training for everyone from beginners to competitive players, including a hockey school for children aged 3-9. The main activities are concentrated at the Kivikko and Myllypuro ice rinks.
Vågsten Finland Oy
Pukinmäki
Vågsten offers high-quality ice hockey coaching, specializing in skating technique, individual, and small group training. The program also includes physical and mental conditioning aimed at the holistic development of athletes and achieving their personal goals.
HT Retro jääkiekkoseura
Maunula
HT Retro is an ice hockey club from Helsinki that offers activities for children and youth. The club organizes hockey schools for the youngest players, as well as training and participation in matches for junior teams of various ages, creating an environment for development and love for the sport.
Intersport Areena
Jätkäsaari
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ice hockey cost in Helsinki?
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Ice hockey is among the more expensive children's sports in Finland once children join teams: seasons commonly run from several hundred euros to well over 1000 euros at competitive levels, plus equipment. Introductory skating schools are much cheaper, and clubs often lend starter gear. Exact fees are on each club's page.
What age is ice hockey suitable for?
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Most children start between four and six years old in a skating school, with no experience needed. They then join teams organised by birth year, splitting into recreational and competitive levels as skills develop.
Where can I find ice hockey clubs in Helsinki?
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Clubs are spread across the city and its districts. Use the map and filters above to find the location nearest to you.