About the USPHL Premier
The United States Premier Hockey League (Premier) is a Tier III junior ice hockey league in the U.S., providing opportunities for players aged 16-21 . It focuses on developing talent for collegiate and higher-level junior hockey, emphasizing skill development, education, and exposure to scouts. The league features teams from across the country, offering competitive play and extensive travel. The league serves as a great stepping stone for players aimed at playing Tier II, NCAA, and ACHA.
Top Rated Teams
Ranked by THR grade
2026 USPHL Premier rankings
The best USPHL Premier teams in every category, from verified reviews, alumni advancement, and five seasons of results
All Teams
Battle Creek Kernels
Boston Jr. Rangers (Premier)
Bremerton Sockeyes
Calgary Bandits
Carolina Jr. Hurricanes (Premier)
Charleston Colonials (Premier)
Charlotte Rush (Premier)
Chicago Cougars (Premier)
Chicago Crush (Premier)
Chicago T-Rex (Premier)
Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones
Colorado Fighting Elk
Columbus Mavericks
Connecticut Jr. Rangers (Premier)
Coral Springs Jr. Cats (Premier)
Diamond Valley Rockies
Elmira Impact (Premier)
Florida Eels (Premier)
Florida Jr. Blades (Premier)
Fort Wayne Spacemen (Premier)
Fresh Coast Freeze
Gatineau Universel (Premier)
Hampton Roads Whalers (Premier)
Hanna Havoc
Hawkesbury Knights
Henderson Force
Hershey Cubs (Premier)
Iron County Yeti
Islanders Hockey Club (Premier)
Jersey Hitmen (Premier)
Kingston Wranglers (Premier)
Long Beach Bombers
McCall Smokejumpers
Mercer Chiefs (Premier)
Metro Jets (Premier)
Metro Jets Development (Premier)
Minnesota Mullets
Montreal Black Vees (Premier)
New Jersey Renegades
New York Dynamo (Premier)
Northern Cyclones (Premier)
Northwest Express
Ottawa Valley Centennials
P.A.L. Jr. Islanders (Premier)
Palm Beach Typhoon (Premier)
Potomac Patriots (Premier)
Red Bank Generals (Premier)
Red River Spartans
Rockets Hockey Club (Premier)
Rogue Valley Royals
San Diego Sabers
Sherbrooke Universel (Premier)
Somang Hockey (Premier)
South Shore Kings (Premier)
Southern Alberta Mustangs
Springfield Jr. Pics (Premier)
St-Lazare Avalanche
Steele County Blades
Tampa Bay Juniors (Premier)
Three Hills Titans
Thunder Hockey Club (Premier)
Utica Jr. Comets (Premier)
West Chester Wolves (Premier)
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights (Premier)
Worcester Railers JHC (Premier)Quick Facts
Tier 3, pay-to-play — billed as the “largest junior hockey league in the world”
82 teams coast to coast across the U.S. and Canada
Part of the USPHL (founded 2012)
10,000+ USPHL players advanced to college hockey of all levels