Hockey Directories

Junior Hockey Directory

Explore junior hockey leagues and teams across the United States and Canada. Research league structure, team locations and official resources as your family evaluates the junior hockey pathway.

Informational directory — not a ranking or endorsement. Leagues and teams are listed with the classification their own league or governing body publishes. Beyond The Puck does not rate, rank or order leagues by quality.

Junior Leagues

Leagues are grouped by country and then by the classification their governing body publishes, listed alphabetically within each group. The order carries no judgement about any league.

AJHL

Alberta Junior Hockey League

Country: Canada
Footprint: Alberta, Canada — North and South Divisions
Teams: 12 teams listed · 2026-27

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BCHL

Country: Canada
Footprint: British Columbia and Alberta, Canada
Teams: 20 teams listed · 2026-27

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OHL

Ontario Hockey League

Country: United States and Canada
Group: Canadian Hockey League (CHL)
Footprint: Ontario, Canada, plus Michigan and Pennsylvania, United States — East, Central, Midwest and West Divisions
Teams: 20 teams listed · 2026-27

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QMJHL

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League

Country: Canada
Group: Canadian Hockey League (CHL)
Footprint: Quebec and Atlantic Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador) — Eastern and Western Conferences
Teams: 18 teams listed · 2026-27

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WHL

Western Hockey League

Country: United States and Canada
Group: Canadian Hockey League (CHL)
Footprint: Western Canada (B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba) plus Washington and Oregon, United States — B.C., U.S., Central and East Divisions
Teams: 23 teams listed · 2026-27

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NCDC

National Collegiate Development Conference

Country: United States and Canada
Footprint: United States and Canada — Atlantic, Colonial, Metropolitan, Midwest, Northeast, South and West Conferences
Teams: 63 teams listed · 2026-27

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USHL

United States Hockey League

Country: United States
Classification: Tier I
Footprint: Midwest and Northeast United States
Teams: 16 teams listed · 2026-27

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NAHL

North American Hockey League

Country: United States
Classification: Tier II
Footprint: United States — Central, East, Midwest, Mountain and South divisions
Teams: 36 teams listed · 2026-27

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Aberdeen Wings

Westport, SD, United States

NAHL · Central Division

Tier II

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Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Alberni Valley, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Amarillo Wranglers

Amarillo, TX, United States

NAHL · South Division

Tier II

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Anchorage Wolverines

Anchorage, AK, United States

NAHL · Midwest Division

Tier II

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Austin Bruins

Austin, MN, United States

NAHL · Central Division

Tier II

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Baie-Comeau Drakkar

Baie-Comeau, QC, Canada

QMJHL · Eastern Conference

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Barrie Colts

Barrie, ON, Canada

OHL · Central Division

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Billings Cattle Punchers

Billings, MT, United States

NAHL · Mountain Division

Tier II

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Bismarck Bobcats

Bismarck, ND, United States

NAHL · Central Division

Tier II

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Blackfalds Bulldogs

Blackfalds, AB, Canada

BCHL

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Blainville-Boisbriand Armada

Blainville-Boisbriand, QC, Canada

QMJHL · Western Conference

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Bonnyville Pontiacs

Bonnyville, AB, Canada

AJHL · North Division

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Boston Jr. Bruins

Marlborough, MA, United States

NCDC · Metropolitan Conference

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Boston Jr. Rangers

NCDC · Metropolitan Conference

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Boston Jr. Terriers

NCDC · Metropolitan Conference

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Brampton Steelheads

Brampton, ON, Canada

OHL · Central Division

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Brandon Wheat Kings

Brandon, MB, Canada

WHL · East Division

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Brantford Bulldogs

Brantford, ON, Canada

OHL · East Division

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Brooks Bandits

Brooks, AB, Canada

BCHL

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Calgary Canucks

Calgary, AB, Canada

AJHL · South Division

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Calgary Hitmen

Calgary, AB, Canada

WHL · Central Division

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Camrose Kodiaks

Camrose, AB, Canada

AJHL · South Division

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Canmore Eagles

Canmore, AB, Canada

AJHL · South Division

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Cape Breton Eagles

Cape Breton, NS, Canada

QMJHL · Eastern Conference

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Carolina Jr. Hurricanes

NCDC · South Conference — Southeast Division

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Casper Warbirds

NCDC · West Conference — Mountain Division

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Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

USHL · Eastern Conference

Tier I

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Charleston Colonials

North Charleston, SC, United States

NCDC · South Conference — Southeast Division

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Charlotte Rush

Pineville, NC, United States

NCDC · South Conference — Southeast Division

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Charlottetown Islanders

Charlottetown, PE, Canada

QMJHL · Eastern Conference

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Chicago Steel

Chicago, IL, United States

USHL · Eastern Conference

Tier I

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Chicago Union

NCDC · Midwest Conference — Great Lakes Division

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Chicoutimi Saguenéens

Chicoutimi, QC, Canada

QMJHL · Eastern Conference

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Chilliwack Chiefs

Chilliwack, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Columbus Mavericks

Lewis Center, OH, United States

NCDC · Midwest Conference — Great Lakes Division

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Connecticut Jr. Rangers

NCDC · Atlantic Conference

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Connecticut RoughRiders

Norwalk, CT, United States

NCDC · Colonial Conference

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Coquitlam Express

Coquitlam, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Coral Springs Jr. Cats

NCDC · South Conference — Florida Division

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Corpus Christi IceRays

Corpus Christi, TX, United States

NAHL · South Division

Tier II

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Cowichan Valley Capitals

Cowichan Valley, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Cranbrook Bucks

Cranbrook, BC, Canada

BCHL

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CT Chiefs

NCDC · Colonial Conference

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Danbury Hat Tricks

Danbury, CT, United States

NAHL · East Division

Tier II

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Des Moines Buccaneers

West Des Moines, IA, United States

USHL · Western Conference

Tier I

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Devon Xtreme

Devon, AB, Canada

AJHL · North Division

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Drayton Valley Thunder

Drayton Valley, AB, Canada

AJHL · South Division

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Drumheller Dragons

Drumheller, AB, Canada

AJHL · South Division

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Drummondville Voltigeurs

Drummondville, QC, Canada

QMJHL · Western Conference

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Dubuque Fighting Saints

Dubuque, IA, United States

USHL · Eastern Conference

Tier I

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Edmonton Oil Kings

Edmonton, AB, Canada

WHL · Central Division

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El Paso Rhinos

El Paso, TX, United States

NAHL · South Division

Tier II

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Elmira Aviators

Elmira, NY, United States

NAHL · East Division

Tier II

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Erie Otters

Erie, PA, United States

OHL · Midwest Division

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Everett Silvertips

Everett, WA, United States

WHL · U.S. Division

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Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Fairbanks, AK, United States

NAHL · Midwest Division

Tier II

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Fargo Force

Fargo, ND, United States

USHL · Western Conference

Tier I

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Flint Firebirds

Flint, MI, United States

OHL · West Division

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Florida Eels

NCDC · South Conference — Florida Division

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Florida Jr. Blades

Estero, FL, United States

NCDC · South Conference — Florida Division

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Florida Surge

NCDC · South Conference — Florida Division

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Fort McMurray Oil Barons

Fort McMurray, AB, Canada

AJHL · North Division

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Fort Wayne Spacemen

Fort Wayne, IN, United States

NCDC · Midwest Conference — Great Lakes Division

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Fresno Monsters

Fresno, CA, United States

NCDC · West Conference — Pacific Division

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Gatineau Olympiques

Gatineau, QC, Canada

QMJHL · Western Conference

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Grand Junction River Hawks

Grand Junction, CO, United States

NAHL · Mountain Division

Tier II

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Grande Prairie Storm

Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

AJHL · North Division

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Green Bay Gamblers

Green Bay, WI, United States

USHL · Eastern Conference

Tier I

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Guelph Storm

Guelph, ON, Canada

OHL · Midwest Division

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Halifax Mooseheads

Halifax, NS, Canada

QMJHL · Eastern Conference

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Hampton Roads Whalers

Chesapeake, VA, United States

NCDC · South Conference — Southeast Division

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Houston Bulls

Richmond, TX, United States

NAHL · South Division

Tier II

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Hudson Havoc

Hudson, WI, United States

NCDC · Midwest Conference — North Division

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Idaho Falls Spud Kings

Idaho Falls, ID, United States

NAHL · Mountain Division

Tier II

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Islanders Hockey Club

NCDC · Metropolitan Conference

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Janesville Jets

Janesville, WI, United States

NAHL · Midwest Division

Tier II

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Jersey Hitmen

Wayne, NJ, United States

NCDC · Atlantic Conference

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Johnstown Tomahawks

Johnstown, PA, United States

NAHL · East Division

Tier II

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Kamloops Blazers

Kamloops, BC, Canada

WHL · B.C. Division

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Kelowna Rockets

Kelowna, BC, Canada

WHL · B.C. Division

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Kenai River Brown Bears

Soldotna, AK, United States

NAHL · Midwest Division

Tier II

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Kingston Frontenacs

Kingston, ON, Canada

OHL · East Division

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Kitchener Rangers

Kitchener, ON, Canada

OHL · Midwest Division

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Lake Tahoe Lakers

NCDC · West Conference — Pacific Division

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Langley Rivermen

Langley, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Lethbridge Hurricanes

Lethbridge, AB, Canada

WHL · Central Division

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Lewiston MAINEiacs

Lewiston, ME, United States

NCDC · Northeast Conference

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Lincoln Stars

Lincoln, NE, United States

USHL · Western Conference

Tier I

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Lloydminster Bobcats

Lloydminster, AB, Canada

AJHL · North Division

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London Knights

London, ON, Canada

OHL · Midwest Division

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Lone Star Brahmas

North Richland Hills, TX, United States

NAHL · South Division

Tier II

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Madison Capitols

Middleton, WI, United States

USHL · Eastern Conference

Tier I

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Maryland Black Bears

Odenton, MD, United States

NAHL · East Division

Tier II

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McCall Smokejumpers

NCDC · West Conference — Mountain Division

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Medicine Hat Tigers

Medicine Hat, AB, Canada

WHL · Central Division

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Mercer Chiefs

Hamilton Township, NJ, United States

NCDC · Atlantic Conference

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Metro Jets

NCDC · Midwest Conference — Great Lakes Division

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Minnesota Blue Ox

Coon Rapids, MN, United States

NCDC · Midwest Conference — North Division

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Minnesota Mallards

Forest Lake, MN, United States

NAHL · Midwest Division

Tier II

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Minnesota Squatch

Elk River, MN, United States

NCDC · Midwest Conference — North Division

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Minnesota Wilderness

Cloquet, MN, United States

NAHL · Midwest Division

Tier II

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Minot Minotauros

West Minot, ND, United States

NAHL · Central Division

Tier II

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Moncton Wildcats

Moncton, NB, Canada

QMJHL · Eastern Conference

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Montreal Black Vees

NCDC · Northeast Conference

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Moose Jaw Warriors

Moose Jaw, SK, Canada

WHL · East Division

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Muskegon Lumberjacks

Muskegon, MI, United States

USHL · Eastern Conference

Tier I

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Nanaimo Clippers

Nanaimo, BC, Canada

BCHL

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New England Wolves

NCDC · Metropolitan Conference

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New Hampshire Mountain Kings

Hooksett, NH, United States

NAHL · East Division

Tier II

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New Jersey Titans

Middletown, NJ, United States

NAHL · East Division

Tier II

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New Mexico Ice Wolves

Albuquerque, NM, United States

NAHL · South Division

Tier II

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New York Dynamo

Clifton Park, NY, United States

NCDC · Colonial Conference

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Newfoundland Regiment

Newfoundland, NL, Canada

QMJHL · Eastern Conference

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Niagara IceDogs

Niagara, ON, Canada

OHL · Central Division

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North Bay Battalion

North Bay, ON, Canada

OHL · Central Division

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Northeast Generals

Canton, MA, United States

NAHL · East Division

Tier II

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Northern Cyclones

NCDC · Metropolitan Conference

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Northern Maine Pioneers

NCDC · Northeast Conference

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Northwest Express

Spooner, WI, United States

NCDC · Midwest Conference — North Division

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Odessa Jackalopes

Odessa, TX, United States

NAHL · South Division

Tier II

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Ogden Mustangs

Ogden, UT, United States

NAHL · Mountain Division

Tier II

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Oklahoma Warriors

Oklahoma City, OK, United States

NAHL · South Division

Tier II

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Okotoks Oilers

Okotoks, AB, Canada

BCHL

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Olds Grizzlys

Olds, AB, Canada

AJHL · South Division

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Omaha Lancers

Ralston, NE, United States

USHL · Western Conference

Tier I

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Ontario Jr. Reign

Ontario, CA, United States

NCDC · West Conference — Pacific Division

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Oshawa Generals

Oshawa, ON, Canada

OHL · East Division

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Ottawa 67's

Ottawa, ON, Canada

OHL · East Division

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Owen Sound Attack

Owen Sound, ON, Canada

OHL · Midwest Division

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P.A.L. Jr. Islanders

NCDC · Atlantic Conference

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Park City Outliers

NCDC · West Conference — Mountain Division

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Penticton Vees

Penticton, BC, Canada

WHL · B.C. Division

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Perth-Andover Bearcats

Perth-Andover, NB, Canada

NCDC · Northeast Conference

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Peterborough Petes

Peterborough, ON, Canada

OHL · East Division

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Philadelphia Rebels

Sewell, NJ, United States

NAHL · East Division

Tier II

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Portland Winterhawks

Portland, OR, United States

WHL · U.S. Division

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Potomac Patriots

NCDC · South Conference — Southeast Division

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Powell River Kings

Powell River, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Prince Albert Raiders

Prince Albert, SK, Canada

WHL · East Division

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Prince George Cougars

Prince George, BC, Canada

WHL · B.C. Division

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Prince George Spruce Kings

Prince George, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Pueblo Peppers

Pueblo, CO, United States

NAHL · Mountain Division

Tier II

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Québec Remparts

Québec, QC, Canada

QMJHL · Eastern Conference

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Quebec Universal

NCDC · Northeast Conference

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Red Bank Generals

NCDC · Colonial Conference

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Red Deer Rebels

Red Deer, AB, Canada

WHL · Central Division

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Red River Spartans

Clarksville, TN, United States

NCDC · Midwest Conference — Great Lakes Division

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Regina Pats

Regina, SK, Canada

WHL · East Division

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Rimouski Océanic

Rimouski, QC, Canada

QMJHL · Eastern Conference

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Rock Springs Miners

Rock Springs, WY, United States

NCDC · West Conference — Mountain Division

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Rockets Hockey Club

Bridgewater, NJ, United States

NCDC · Atlantic Conference

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Rouyn-Noranda Huskies

Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada

QMJHL · Western Conference

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Saginaw Spirit

Saginaw, MI, United States

OHL · West Division

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Saint John Sea Dogs

Saint John, NB, Canada

QMJHL · Eastern Conference

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Salmon Arm Silverbacks

Salmon Arm, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Sarnia Sting

Sarnia, ON, Canada

OHL · West Division

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Saskatoon Blades

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

WHL · East Division

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Seattle Thunderbirds

Seattle, WA, United States

WHL · U.S. Division

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Shawinigan Cataractes

Shawinigan, QC, Canada

QMJHL · Western Conference

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Sherbrooke Phœnix

Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

QMJHL · Western Conference

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Sherwood Park Crusaders

Sherwood Park, AB, Canada

BCHL

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Shreveport Mudbugs

Shreveport, LA, United States

NAHL · South Division

Tier II

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Sioux City Musketeers

Sioux City, IA, United States

USHL · Western Conference

Tier I

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Sioux Falls Stampede

Sioux Falls, SD, United States

USHL · Western Conference

Tier I

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Soo Greyhounds

Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada

OHL · West Division

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South Shore Kings

Foxboro, MA, United States

NCDC · Metropolitan Conference

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Spokane Chiefs

Spokane, WA, United States

WHL · U.S. Division

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Springfield Jr. Blues

Springfield, IL, United States

NAHL · Midwest Division

Tier II

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Springfield Pics

NCDC · Colonial Conference

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Spruce Grove Saints

Spruce Grove, AB, Canada

BCHL

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St. Cloud Norsemen

St. Cloud, MN, United States

NAHL · Central Division

Tier II

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St. Stephen County Moose

St. Stephen, NB, Canada

NCDC · Northeast Conference

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Sudbury Wolves

Sudbury, ON, Canada

OHL · Central Division

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Surrey Eagles

Surrey, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Swift Current Broncos

Swift Current, SK, Canada

WHL · East Division

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Syracuse Lightning

NCDC · Colonial Conference

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Tampa Bay Juniors

NCDC · South Conference — Florida Division

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Thunder Hockey Club

NCDC · Northeast Conference

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Toledo Cherokee

NCDC · Midwest Conference — Great Lakes Division

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Trail Smoke Eaters

Trail, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Tri-City Americans

Tri-City, WA, United States

WHL · U.S. Division

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Tri-City Storm

Kearney, NE, United States

USHL · Western Conference

Tier I

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Typhoon HC

NCDC · South Conference — Florida Division

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USA Hockey NTDP

Plymouth, MI, United States

USHL · Eastern Conference

Tier I

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Utica Jr. Comets

NCDC · Colonial Conference

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Val-d'Or Foreurs

Val-d'Or, QC, Canada

QMJHL · Western Conference

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Vancouver Giants

Vancouver, BC, Canada

WHL · B.C. Division

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Ventura Vikings

Simi Valley, CA, United States

NCDC · West Conference — Pacific Division

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Vermont Universal

NCDC · Colonial Conference

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Vernal Oilers

NCDC · West Conference — Mountain Division

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Vernon Vipers

Vernon, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Victoria Grizzlies

Victoria, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Victoria Royals

Victoria, BC, Canada

WHL · B.C. Division

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Victoriaville Tigres

Victoriaville, QC, Canada

QMJHL · Western Conference

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Waterloo Black Hawks

Waterloo, IA, United States

USHL · Western Conference

Tier I

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Watertown Shamrocks

Watertown, SD, United States

NAHL · Central Division

Tier II

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WBS Knights

Pittston, PA, United States

NCDC · Atlantic Conference

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Wenatchee Wild

Wenatchee, WA, United States

WHL · U.S. Division

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West Chester Wolves

West Chester, PA, United States

NCDC · Atlantic Conference

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West Kelowna Warriors

West Kelowna, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Whitecourt Wolverines

Whitecourt, AB, Canada

AJHL · North Division

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Windsor Spitfires

Windsor, ON, Canada

OHL · West Division

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Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings

Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States

NCDC · Midwest Conference — North Division

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Wisconsin Windigo

Brookfield, WI, United States

NAHL · Midwest Division

Tier II

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Woodstock Warriors

Woodstock, NB, Canada

NCDC · Northeast Conference

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Worcester Jr. Railers

Worcester, MA, United States

NCDC · Metropolitan Conference

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Yorktown Admirals

Yorktown, VA, United States

NCDC · South Conference — Southeast Division

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Youngstown Phantoms

Youngstown, OH, United States

USHL · Eastern Conference

Tier I

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Junior teams relocate, rebrand and change leagues. Each record shows the season it was checked for. Beyond The Puck does not rank leagues or teams, does not publish costs or fees, and does not claim recruiting, scholarship or advancement outcomes. Confirm anything important directly with the league or team.

Eligibility

Eligibility rules can change. Families should confirm current eligibility requirements directly with the NCAA and the applicable league or governing body. Beyond The Puck does not summarise eligibility rules or give individual eligibility advice — these links go to the official sources.

Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Junior Opportunity

These are questions for your family to ask directly. They are not claims about any team listed here.

What role is the team discussing with the player?
How many returning players are at the same position?
What development resources are actually provided?
How is practice structured through the week?
What are the total family costs for a season?
What billet arrangements exist, and how are billet families selected?
How are academics handled for school-age players?
What happens if the player is released, traded or moved to an affiliate?
What league or governing-body rules should our family understand?
What are the player's long-term hockey and education priorities?

Research Before You Decide

Browsing leagues and teams is one step. These Beyond The Puck guides cover the questions families work through next.

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When to Contact College Coaches

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Decision Guide

Scholarships and Financial Aid for College Hockey

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Decision Guide

The Real Cost of Elite Hockey

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Decision Guide

NCAA Division I Women's Hockey Recruiting

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Where Junior Hockey Fits

Junior hockey is one of several routes, not a required step. Some players move from club or school hockey directly into college hockey, and the men's and women's pathways differ in how junior hockey is used. Beyond The Puck does not rank leagues or teams and does not claim any level leads to a particular outcome.

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