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The Hockey Pathway Hub

Your roadmap to NCAA Division I hockey.

Every great hockey career follows a pathway. From Learn to Play through NCAA Division I men's and women's hockey, this is the interactive roadmap that shows families what comes next — and why.

Start at stage 1 See the full roadmap

  1. Stage 1

    Learn to Play

    Where every hockey journey starts.

    1
    Ages:
    Ages 4 – 8
    Duration:
    1 – 2 seasons
    Open stage

  2. Stage 2

    Youth Hockey

    House, travel and the years that build hockey players.

    2
    Ages:
    Ages 7 – 12
    Duration:
    3 – 5 seasons
    Open stage

  3. Stage 3

    AA Hockey

    The bridge between house hockey and the top tier.

    3
    Ages:
    Ages 11 – 16
    Duration:
    1 – 3 seasons
    Open stage

  4. Stage 4

    AAA Hockey

    The top tier of competitive youth hockey in North America.

    4
    Ages:
    Ages 12 – 18
    Duration:
    2 – 5 seasons
    Open stage

  5. Choose your branch

    Stage 5

    Prep School Hockey

    Academics first. Hockey second. NCAA D-I in sight.

    5
    Ages:
    Grades 9 – PG
    Duration:
    2 – 5 years
    Open stage

    Stage 5

    Junior Hockey

    The most direct path to NCAA Division I men's hockey.

    5
    Ages:
    Ages 16 – 21
    Duration:
    1 – 4 seasons
    Open stage

  6. Your destination

    Stage 6

    NCAA Division I Men's Hockey

    The destination of the men's pathway.

    6
    Ages:
    Ages 18 – 24
    Duration:
    4 years
    Open stage

    Stage 6

    NCAA Division I Women's Hockey

    The destination of the women's pathway.

    6
    Ages:
    Ages 18 – 24
    Duration:
    4 years
    Open stage

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