About Us

The Des Moines Oak Leafs Hockey Club was established in 1998 as a member of the Iowa High School Hockey League. The league has since changed names, and the Oak Leafs now compete as a member of the 14-team league called the Midwest High School Hockey League (MHSHL).

The Oak Leafs have a rich tradition with 6 Varsity and 4 Junior Varsity regular season championships, 4 Varsity and 2 Junior Varsity Tournament Championships, 3 Varsity and 4 Junior Varsity tournament runner up finishes. We have made appearances in all the MHSHL post season play for the Varsity and missed one state tournament for the JV.

The Oak Leafs have represented the MHSHL in three National USA High School Hockey Championships. We have gone a collective 12-0 during pool play and made it to the quarter and semi-finals each of our 3 times.

The Oak Leafs program philosophy is one of developing individuals as well as the team. The organization believes its primary role is to develop the character of these young adults into future upstanding members of our communities. The Oak Leafs understand that the life lessons taught to our athletes will carry far beyond the ice rink, and that preparing our players for competition entails imparting values and that will impact them long beyond their playing days. The teams strive to win, but not at the expense of learning, development, and most importantly the enjoyment of playing for the love of the game.

The Des Moines Oak Leafs – Dedicated to Excellence, On and Off the Ice.