NA3HL Announces 2026-2027 Regular Season Schedule
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) has announced the release of the upcoming 2026-2027 regular season schedule.
Entering its 17th year, the NA3HL remains the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III junior league. Consisting of 38 teams across six divisions, the NA3HL continues to play a key role in player development within the North American Hockey League (NAHL) system. For the upcoming season, 35 players have signed NAHL tender agreements, while another 27 were selected in the 2026 NAHL Draft.
The action begins on September 4, 2026, and wraps up on March 14, 2027. All 38 teams will play 47 games across the regular season.
View the full 2026-2027 schedule here.
With 100+ college commitments from the 2025-26 season, the NA3HL continues to be a national leader in junior hockey by promoting players to collegiate athletic programs at both the NCAA and ACHA levels.
Five additional teams have been approved to begin play in the 2026-27 season. The NA3HL continues to have a strong national presence spanning across 19 states, including Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
In addition to regular season play, the NA3HL also hosts several premier events throughout the year, including the annual NA3HL Showcase, the Top Prospects Tournament, and the Fraser Cup Championship, offering players valuable exposure and high-level competition.
2026-2027 NA3HL Divisional Breakdown
Central Division (7) - Fox Cities Forge, Peoria Mustangs, Rochester Grizzlies, St. Louis Jr. Blues, Wausau Cyclones, West Bend Power, Wisconsin Woodsmen
East Division (5) - Garden State Gamblers, Long Beach Sharks, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings, New Jersey Titans, Norwich Sea Captains
Frontier Division (8) - Badlands Sabres, Bozeman Icedogs, Butte Irish, Gillette Wild, Great Falls Americans, Helena Bighorns, Sheridan Hawks, Yellowstone Quake
South Division (6) - New Mexico Ice Wolves, Oklahoma City Warriors, Phoenix Inferno, Texas Brahmas, Tulsa Oilers, West Texas Wranglers
Southeast Division (6) - Atlanta Capitals, Austin Ice Bats, Bayou State Rougarou, Louisiana Drillers, Pelham Prowlers, Texas RoadRunners
West Division (6) - Alexandria Blizzard, Granite City Lumberjacks, Minnesota Vulcans, Minnesota Wilderness, North Iowa Bulls, Willmar Warhawks
Information about event schedules for the upcoming 2026-27 NA3HL season will be released shortly.
