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2026 Best AAA Hockey Programs in California

The best 16U and 18U AAA programs in California, ranked by THR grade — verified reviews, alumni advancement, and five seasons of on-ice results. How THR calculates rankings

16U AAA — Best Programs

3 ranked in California

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U AAAB+

Irvine, CA · ★ 5.0 1 review

THR grade B+

Los Angeles Jr. Kings 16U AAAB+

El Segundo, CA · ★ 4.5 2 reviews

THR grade B+

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U AAAC

San Jose, CA · ★ 2.0 2 reviews

THR grade C

Win Percentage leader

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U AAA

57.8% win rate over the last 5 seasons

Alumni Advancement leader

Los Angeles Jr. Kings 16U AAA

Alumni grade B+ · 121 active alumni tracked

18U AAA — Best Programs

3 ranked in California

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U AAAB+

Irvine, CA · ★ 5.0 1 review

THR grade B+

Los Angeles Jr. Kings 18U AAAB-

El Segundo, CA · ★ 4.0 4 reviews

THR grade B-

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U AAAC+

San Jose, CA · ★ 4.0 1 review

THR grade C+

Win Percentage leader

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U AAA

65.1% win rate over the last 5 seasons

Alumni Advancement leader

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U AAA

Alumni grade B · 73 active alumni tracked

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