About the USPHL Elite
The United States Premier Hockey League (Elite) is a Tier III junior ice hockey league in the U.S., for players aged 16-21. It is the affiliate league for the USPHL Premier and focuses on advancement to higher junior leagues and collegiate hockey. The league emphasizes skill development, education, and competitive play, featuring teams from across the country. As part of the USPHL structure, the Elite division provides valuable exposure to scouts and opportunities for developing players.
Top Rated Teams
Ranked by THR grade
2026 USPHL Elite rankings
The best USPHL Elite teams in every category, from verified reviews, alumni advancement, and five seasons of results
All Teams
Atlanta Mad Hatters (Elite)
Carolina Jr. Hurricanes (Elite)
Charleston Colonials (Elite)
Charlotte Rush (Elite)
Chicago Cougars (Elite)
Chicago Crush (Elite)
Chicago T-Rex (Elite)
Connecticut Jr. Rangers (Elite)
Coral Springs Jr. Cats (Elite)
Elmira Impact (Elite)
Florida Eels (Elite)
Florida Jr. Blades (Elite)
Fort Wayne Spacemen (Elite)
Hampton Roads Whalers (Elite)
Hershey Cubs (Elite)
Islanders Hockey Club (Elite)
Metro Jets (Elite)
Montreal Knights
Northern Cyclones (Elite)
P.A.L. Jr. Islanders (Elite)
Palm Beach Typhoon (Elite)
Potomac Patriots (Elite)
Red Bank Generals (Elite)
Rockets Hockey Club (Elite)
South Shore Kings (Elite)
Springfield Jr. Pics (Elite)
Tampa Bay Juniors (Elite)
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights (Elite)Quick Facts
Tier 3 division of the USPHL (pay-to-play)
~33 teams — a development platform below the Premier and NCDC levels
Part of the USPHL (founded 2012)
Feeds USPHL Premier/NCDC as well as NCAA D3 and ACHA programs
Part of a USPHL pipeline of 10,000+ players advanced to college hockey