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2026 Best AAA Hockey Programs in Ohio

The best 16U and 18U AAA programs in Ohio, 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 Ohio

Cleveland Barons 16U AAAB

Cleveland, OH · ★ 4.0 1 review

THR grade B

Ohio Blue Jackets 16U AAAB-

Columbus, OH ·

THR grade B-

Gilmour Academy 16U AAAB-

Gates Mills, OH ·

THR grade B-

Win Percentage leader

Gilmour Academy 16U AAA

55.1% win rate over the last 5 seasons

Alumni Advancement leader

Ohio Blue Jackets 16U AAA

Alumni grade B · 107 active alumni tracked

18U AAA — Best Programs

3 ranked in Ohio

Ohio Blue Jackets 18U AAAB+

Columbus, OH ·

THR grade B+

Cleveland Barons 18U AAAB

Cleveland, OH ·

THR grade B

Ohio Prospects 18U AAAB-

Wooster, OH ·

THR grade B-

Win Percentage leader

Ohio Blue Jackets 18U AAA

57.4% win rate over the last 5 seasons

Alumni Advancement leader

Ohio Blue Jackets 18U AAA

Alumni grade B+ · 69 active alumni tracked

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