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.

BCHL

Country: Canada
Footprint: British Columbia and Alberta, Canada
Teams: 20 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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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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Brooks Bandits

Brooks, AB, Canada

BCHL

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Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

USHL · Eastern Conference

Tier I

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Chicago Steel

Chicago, IL, United States

USHL · Eastern Conference

Tier I

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Chilliwack Chiefs

Chilliwack, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Coquitlam Express

Coquitlam, BC, Canada

BCHL

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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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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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Dubuque Fighting Saints

Dubuque, IA, United States

USHL · Eastern Conference

Tier I

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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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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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Grand Junction River Hawks

Grand Junction, CO, United States

NAHL · Mountain Division

Tier II

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Green Bay Gamblers

Green Bay, WI, United States

USHL · Eastern Conference

Tier I

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Houston Bulls

Richmond, TX, United States

NAHL · South Division

Tier II

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Idaho Falls Spud Kings

Idaho Falls, ID, United States

NAHL · Mountain Division

Tier II

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Janesville Jets

Janesville, WI, United States

NAHL · Midwest Division

Tier II

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Johnstown Tomahawks

Johnstown, PA, United States

NAHL · East Division

Tier II

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Kenai River Brown Bears

Soldotna, AK, United States

NAHL · Midwest Division

Tier II

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Langley Rivermen

Langley, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Lincoln Stars

Lincoln, NE, United States

USHL · Western Conference

Tier I

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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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Minnesota Mallards

Forest Lake, MN, United States

NAHL · Midwest Division

Tier II

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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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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 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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Northeast Generals

Canton, MA, United States

NAHL · East Division

Tier II

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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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Omaha Lancers

Ralston, NE, United States

USHL · Western Conference

Tier I

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Philadelphia Rebels

Sewell, NJ, United States

NAHL · East Division

Tier II

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Powell River Kings

Powell River, BC, Canada

BCHL

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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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Salmon Arm Silverbacks

Salmon Arm, BC, Canada

BCHL

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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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Springfield Jr. Blues

Springfield, IL, United States

NAHL · Midwest Division

Tier II

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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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Surrey Eagles

Surrey, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Trail Smoke Eaters

Trail, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Tri-City Storm

Kearney, NE, United States

USHL · Western Conference

Tier I

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USA Hockey NTDP

Plymouth, MI, United States

USHL · Eastern Conference

Tier I

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Vernon Vipers

Vernon, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Victoria Grizzlies

Victoria, BC, Canada

BCHL

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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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West Kelowna Warriors

West Kelowna, BC, Canada

BCHL

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Wisconsin Windigo

Brookfield, WI, United States

NAHL · Midwest Division

Tier II

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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.

Decision Guide

Junior Hockey Options Explained

Read the guide

Decision Guide

Is My Player Ready for Junior Hockey?

Read the guide

Decision Guide

Billet Families — The Complete Parent Guide

Read the guide

Decision Guide

NCAA Hockey Recruiting Timeline

Read the guide

Decision Guide

When to Contact College Coaches

Read the guide

Decision Guide

Scholarships and Financial Aid for College Hockey

Read the guide

Decision Guide

The Real Cost of Elite Hockey

Read the guide

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.