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
Bassano Beavers
Boston Jr. Rangers (Premier)
Boston Jr. Terriers (Premier)
Bremerton Sockeyes
Calgary Bandits
Carolina Jr. Hurricanes (Premier)
Charleston Colonials (Premier)
Charlotte Rush (Premier)
Chestermere Mustangs
Chicago Crush
Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones
Claresholm Cowboys
Columbus Mavericks (Premier)
Connecticut Jr. Rangers (Premier)
Coral Springs Jr. Cats (Premier)
Danville Iron
Dells Ducks
Flint Icelanders
Florida Eels (Premier)
Florida Jr. Blades (Premier)
Florida Surge (Premier)
Fort Wayne Spacemen (Premier)
Fresh Coast Freeze
Gatineau Universel (Premier)
Hampton Roads Whalers (Premier)
Hanna Havoc
Hinton Timberwolves
Hudson Havoc (Premier)
Hudson Knights
Iron County Yeti
Islanders Hockey Club (Premier)
Jersey Hitmen (Premier)
Kingston Wranglers (Premier)
Kinni Spirit
Long Beach Bombers
Mercer Chiefs (Premier)
Metro Jets (Premier)
Metro Jets Development (Premier)
Minnesota Mullets
Montreal Black Vees (Premier)
New England Wolves (Premier)
New Jersey Renegades
New York Dynamo (Premier)
Northern Cyclones (Premier)
Northwest Express (Premier)
Onion Lake Scouts
Ottawa Valley Centennials
P.A.L. Jr. Islanders (Premier)
Potomac Patriots (Premier)
Ravens Hockey Academy
Red Bank Generals (Premier)
Red River Spartans (Premier)
Rockets Hockey Club (Premier)
Rogue Valley Royals
Salt Lake Ghost Riders
San Diego Sabers
Santa Clarita Lakers
Sherbrooke Universel (Premier)
Somang Hockey (Premier)
South Shore Kings (Premier)
St-Lazare Avalanche
Syracuse Lightning (Premier)
Tampa Bay Juniors (Premier)
Three Hills Titans
Toledo Cherokee (Premier)
Typhoon Hockey Club (Premier)
Utica Jr. Comets (Premier)
West Chester Wolves (Premier)
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights (Premier)
Worcester Railers JHC (Premier)
Yorktown Admirals (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