Which Canada Independent Prep team ranks first for most improved in 2026?

Upper Canada College U16 AAA ranks #1 of 37 Canada Independent Prep teams — Win rate up 55.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26.

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THR rankings combine verified player and family reviews, alumni advancement tracked on Elite Prospects, and five seasons of on-ice results. Rankings are recomputed nightly and refreshed each season.

2026 Most Improved Teams in the Canada Independent Prep

Canada Independent Prep teams ranked by their win-percentage jump versus the previous season. How THR calculates rankings

Upper Canada College U16 AAA

Toronto, ON ·

Win rate up 55.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Hill Academy U16 AAA

Caledon, ON ·

Win rate up 46.9 points from 2023-24 to 2025-26

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CIHA Voyageurs U18 Prep

Rockland, ON ·

Win rate up 45 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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BioSteel Sports Academy U18 AAA

Windsor, ON ·

Win rate up 40.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Delta Hockey Academy U18 Prep

Delta, BC ·

Win rate up 27.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Ridley College

St. Catharines, ON · ★ 5.0 1 review

Win rate up 22.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Ontario Hockey Academy U17

Cornwall, ON ·

Win rate up 21.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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South Alberta Hockey Academy U18 Prep

Medicine Hat, AB ·

Win rate up 20.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Calgary Edge School U17 Prep

Calgary, AB ·

Win rate up 18.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#10

Burnaby Winter Club Academy U17 Prep

Burnaby, BC ·

Win rate up 17.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#11

Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 Prep

Kelowna. BC ·

Win rate up 15.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#12

Appleby College Prep

Oakville, ON ·

Win rate up 14.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-13

Bishop's College School U18 Varsity

Sherbrooke, QC · ★ 4.5 2 reviews

Win rate up 11.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Indigenous Sports Academy U17 Prep

Saskatoon, SK ·

Win rate up 11.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#15

South Alberta Hockey Academy U17 Prep

Medicine Hat, AB ·

Win rate up 11.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#16

Notre Dame Hounds U17 Prep

Wilcox, SK ·

Win rate up 10.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#17

Burnaby Winter Club Academy U18 Prep

Burnaby, BC ·

Win rate up 9.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#18

Kuper Academy U17

Kirkland, QC ·

Win rate up 8.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#19

Fort Erie International Falcons U18 Prep

Crystal Beach, ON ·

Win rate up 7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#20

Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U17 Prep

Oak Bluff, MB ·

Win rate up 6.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#21

St. Andrews College U18 AAA

Aurora, ON ·

Win rate up 6.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#22

Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U17 Prep

Kelowna. BC ·

Win rate up 6.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#23

St. Andrews College (Red) U16 AAA

Aurora, ON ·

Win rate up 6.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#24

OHA Edmonton U18 Prep

Edmonton, AB ·

Win rate up 5.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#25

Notre Dame Hounds U18 AAA

Wilcox, SK ·

Win rate up 5.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#26

Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U18 Prep

Oak Bluff, MB ·

Win rate up 5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#27

Pilot Mound Hockey Academy U18 Prep

Pilot Mound, Manitoba ·

Win rate up 4.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#28

Stanstead College Varsity

Stanstead, QC ·

Win rate up 3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#29

Lower Canada College U17 Prep

Montreal, QC ·

Win rate up 2.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#30

BioSteel Sports Academy U16 AAA

Windsor, ON ·

Win rate up 2.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#31

Yale Hockey Academy U17 Prep

Abbotsford, BC ·

Win rate up 2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#32

Notre Dame Hounds U18 Prep

Wilcox, SK ·

Win rate up 1.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#33

St. Georges School U17 Prep

Vancouver, BC ·

Win rate up 1.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#34

Ontario Hockey Academy (Gold) U18

Cornwall, ON ·

Win rate up 1.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#35

Delta Hockey Academy U17 Prep

Delta, BC ·

Win rate up 0.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#36

Shawnigan Lake School U17 Prep

Shawnigan Lake, BC ·

Win rate up 0.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#37

Ulysse Academy U18 Prep

Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, QC ·

Win rate up 0.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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