Junior Hockey in the United States

Tier 1 — USHL

Tuition-free and fully NCAA compliant. The main American path to Division I scholarships and the NHL Draft.

Tier 2 — NAHL & NCDC

Also tuition-free. Mostly services NCAA Division III and ACHA Division I, with some NCAA Division I advancement.

Tier 3 — Pay-to-play

Families pay to participate. Services NCAA Division III and ACHA programs.