Which NAHL team ranks first for most improved in 2026?

Maryland Black Bears ranks #1 of 17 NAHL teams — Win rate up 26.9 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 NAHL

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

Maryland Black BearsA-

Odenton, MD ·

Win rate up 26.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Watertown ShamrocksB

Watertown, SD ·

Win rate up 24.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Oklahoma WarriorsB+

Oklahoma City, OK · ★ 4.0 3 reviews

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

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Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)B+

Cloquet, MN ·

Win rate up 20.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Janesville JetsB+

Janesville, WI ·

Win rate up 18.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Northeast Generals (NAHL)B

Attleboro, MA ·

Win rate up 17.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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North Iowa BullsB-

Mason City, IA ·

Win rate up 13.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Ogden MustangsB-

Ogden, UT ·

Win rate up 8.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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El Paso Rhinos (NAHL)B-

El Paso, TX ·

Win rate up 7.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-10

Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks (NAHL)B-

Danbury, CT · ★ 3.0 1 review

Win rate up 5.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-10

New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL)B+

Albuquerque, NM ·

Win rate up 5.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-12

Minnesota MallardsB-

Forest Lake, MN ·

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

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T-12

Springfield Jr. BluesB

Springfield, IL ·

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

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#14

Aberdeen WingsB+

Aberdeen, SD · ★ 5.0 1 review

Win rate up 4.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#15

Austin BruinsA-

Austin, MN · ★ 5.0 2 reviews

Win rate up 3.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#16

Elmira AviatorsB-

Elmira, NY ·

Win rate up 1.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#17

New Jersey Titans (NAHL)B+

Middletown, NJ ·

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

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