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2026 Best AAA Hockey Programs in Massachusetts

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

16U AAA — Best Programs

17 ranked in Massachusetts

Boston Jr. Eagles 16U AAAA-

Brighton, MA ·

THR grade A-

Neponset Valley River Rats 16U AAAB+

Foxborough, MA ·

THR grade B+

Cape Cod Whalers 16U AAAB

THR grade B

Islanders Hockey Club 16U AAAB

Tyngsborough, MA ·

THR grade B

Boston Hockey Academy 16U AAAB

Tewksbury, MA ·

THR grade B

Springfield Jr. Pics 16U AAAB-

West Springfield, MA ·

THR grade B-

American Hockey Academy 16U AAAB-

Canton, MA ·

THR grade B-

East Coast Militia (National) 16U AAAB-

Braintree, MA ·

THR grade B-

Lovell Academy 16U AAAB-

Rockland, MA ·

THR grade B-

#10

East Coast Wizards 16U AAAB-

Bedford, MA ·

THR grade B-

#11

Boston Advantage 16U AAAB-

Rockland, MA ·

THR grade B-

#12

Atlantic Coast Academy (National) 16U AAAB-

Pittsfield, MA ·

THR grade B-

#13

Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds (National) 16U AAAC+

West Springfield, MA ·

THR grade C+

#14

South Shore Kings 16U AAAC+

Foxborough, MA ·

THR grade C+

#15

North Shore Academy 16U AAAC+

Middleton, MA ·

THR grade C+

#16

95 Giants (National) 16U AAAC+

Attleboro, MA · ★ 3.0 1 review

THR grade C+

#17

Boston Jr. Terriers 16U AAAC-

Canton, MA ·

THR grade C-

Win Percentage leader

American Hockey Academy 16U AAA

62.5% win rate over the last 5 seasons

Alumni Advancement leader

Boston Jr. Eagles 16U AAA

Alumni grade A- · 77 active alumni tracked

Most Improved leader

Boston Americans 16U AAA

Win rate up 68.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

18U AAA — Best Programs

18 ranked in Massachusetts

Boston Jr. Eagles 18U AAAA+

Brighton, MA ·

THR grade A+

Neponset Valley River Rats 18U AAAA-

Foxborough, MA ·

THR grade A-

Central Mass Penguins 18U AAAB

Ashburnham, MA ·

THR grade B

Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds (National) 18U AAAB

West Springfield, MA ·

THR grade B

Boston Advantage 18U AAAB

Rockland, MA ·

THR grade B

Lovell Academy 18U AAAB

Rockland, MA ·

THR grade B

Atlantic Coast Academy (Prep) 18U AAAB-

Pittsfield, MA ·

THR grade B-

Boston Hockey Academy 18U AAAB-

Tewksbury, MA ·

THR grade B-

Islanders Hockey Club 18U AAAB-

Tyngsboro, MA ·

THR grade B-

#10

East Coast Militia (Blazers) 18U AAAB-

Braintree, MA ·

THR grade B-

T-11

Boston Jr. Bruins 18U AAAB-

Marlborough, MA ·

THR grade B-

T-11

East Coast Militia (National) 18U AAAB-

Braintree, MA ·

THR grade B-

#13

GBL Bruins 18U AAAC+

Dorchester, MA ·

THR grade C+

#14

Northeast Hockey Academy 18U AAAC+

Attleboro, MA ·

THR grade C+

#15

Atlantic Coast Academy (National) 18U AAAC+

Pittsfield, MA ·

THR grade C+

#16

Boston Jr. Terriers 18U AAAC+

Canton, MA ·

THR grade C+

#17

Assabet Valley Patriots (Prep) 18U AAAC+

Concord, MA ·

THR grade C+

#18

95 Giants (National) 18U AAAC

Attleboro, MA · ★ 1.0 1 review

THR grade C

Win Percentage leader

Boston Jr. Eagles 18U AAA

70.4% win rate over the last 5 seasons

Alumni Advancement leader

Boston Jr. Eagles 18U AAA

Alumni grade A+ · 57 active alumni tracked

Most Improved leader

Boston Advantage 18U AAA

Win rate up 33.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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