The South Westchester Blackhawks and Raiders continue to play alongside each other as part of the South Westchester Hockey Club (“SWHC”).

As both the Blackhawks and Raiders prepare to celebrate their 30th anniversaries as volunteer-run non-profits in 2026 - 2027, we believe our partnership provides an even stronger foundation for accessible, comprehensive and competitive youth hockey in Westchester. Both clubs have long track records of developing youth hockey players and successful seasons; you can learn more about Blackhawks achievements here and Raiders (and Lady Raiders) achievements here.

Across all players and teams, our mission remains clear: we want to offer the most accessible and comprehensive youth ice hockey program in Westchester. Accessible means that quality travel hockey shouldn't require a fortune or a two-hour round trip to a different state. We seek to bring the elite experience to your backyard. Comprehensive means we serve players from 8U through 18U (including a dedicated all-girls program) across a wide range of competitive tiers.

SWHC co-ed travel teams (under the Blackhawks and Raiders names) play in the Hudson Valley Hockey League (HVHL) from the B through HVHL AA levels, with our teams also playing in Eastern Junior Elite Prospects League (EJEPL) and / or at the TB (State Tournament Bound) Level. We also have an all-girls program, the Lady Raiders, with teams that play in the Connecticut Girls Hockey League (CGHL).