Which US 16U AAA team ranks first for most improved in 2026?

Boston Americans 16U AAA ranks #1 of 55 US 16U AAA teams — Win rate up 68.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26.

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2026 Most Improved Teams in the US 16U AAA

US 16U AAA teams ranked by their win-percentage jump versus the previous season. How THR calculates rankings

Boston Americans 16U AAA

Saugus, MA ·

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

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Victory Honda 16U AAA

Plymouth, MI · ★ 4.0 1 review

Win rate up 45.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Northern Cyclones Academy (Premier) 16U AAA

Hudson, NH ·

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

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Minnesota Lakers 16U AAA

New Hope, MN ·

Win rate up 37.4 points from 2023-24 to 2025-26

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Biggby Coffee 16U AAA

East Lansing, MI ·

Win rate up 31.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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East Coast Wizards 16U AAA

Bedford, MA ·

Win rate up 31.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Omaha Mastery 16U AAA

Ralston, NE ·

Win rate up 30.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Chicago Reapers 16U AAA

Mt. Prospect, IL ·

Win rate up 30.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Yale Jr. Bulldogs (National) 16U AAA

Northford, CT ·

Win rate up 29.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#10

New Hampshire Mountain Kings (Split) 16U AAA

Hooksett, NH ·

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

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#11

Pittsburgh Predators 16U AAA

Castle Shannon, PA ·

Win rate up 24.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#12

Los Angeles Jr. Kings 16U AAA

El Segundo, CA · ★ 4.5 2 reviews

Win rate up 23.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#13

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 16U AAA

Troy, MI ·

Win rate up 23.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#14

Boston Imperials (Prep) 16U AAA

Somerville, MA ·

Win rate up 23.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#15

Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds (National) 16U AAA

West Springfield, MA ·

Win rate up 23.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#16

Nichols School 16U AAA

Buffalo, NY ·

Win rate up 22.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#17

Westchester Express 16U AAA

Brewster, NY ·

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

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Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U AAA

Irvine, CA · ★ 3.0 2 reviews

Win rate up 20.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Elite Hockey Academy 16U AAA

Northford, CT ·

Win rate up 20.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#20

New York Saints 16U AAA

Monsey, NY ·

Win rate up 18.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#21

Colorado Rampage 16U AAA

Monument, CO ·

Win rate up 15.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#22

St. Louis AAA Blues 16U AAA

Maryland Heights, MO · ★ 5.0 1 review

Win rate up 15.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#23

South Kent School 16U AAA

South Kent, CT ·

Win rate up 14.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#24

Jersey Hitmen 16U AAA

Wayne, NJ ·

Win rate up 14.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#25

Minuteman Flames 16U AAA

Marlborough, MA ·

Win rate up 13.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#26

Washington Little Capitals 16U AAA

Leesburg, VA ·

Win rate up 13.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#27

Okanagan Hockey Colorado 16U AAA

Centennial, CO ·

Win rate up 13.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#28

Neponset Valley River Rats 16U AAA

Foxborough, MA ·

Win rate up 12.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#29

East Coast Militia (Campanale) 16U AAA

Braintree, MA ·

Win rate up 11.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#30

Pittsburgh Stars 16U AAA

New Kensington, PA ·

Win rate up 11 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#31

Tri-State Spartans 16U AAA

Indianapolis, IN ·

Win rate up 10.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Boston Advantage 16U AAA

Rockland, MA ·

Win rate up 10.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Team Illinois 16U AAA

Woodridge, IL ·

Win rate up 10.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Valley Jr. Warriors 16U AAA

Haverhill, MA ·

Win rate up 10.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#35

Chicago Fury 16U AAA

Orland Park, IL ·

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

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#36

Northern Connecticut Nor'Easter 16U AAA

Simsbury, CT ·

Win rate up 9.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#37

Cape Cod Whalers 16U AAA

n/a ·

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

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#38

Nashville Jr. Predators 16U AAA

Nashville, TN ·

Win rate up 7.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#39

Long Island Arrows 16U AAA

Freeport, NY ·

Win rate up 7.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#40

Atlantic Coast Academy (National) 16U AAA

Pittsfield, MA ·

Win rate up 7.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#41

Madison Capitols 16U AAA

Middleton, WI ·

Win rate up 7.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#42

Shattuck St. Mary's 16U AAA

Faribault, MN ·

Win rate up 7.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#43

Bishop Kearney Selects 16U AAA

Fairport, NY ·

Win rate up 6.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#44

Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks 16U AAA

Danbury, CT ·

Win rate up 6.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#45

Philadelphia Revolution 16U AAA

Warminster, PA ·

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

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#46

Team Wisconsin 16U AAA

Fond du Lac, WI ·

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

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#47

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U AAA

San Jose, CA · ★ 3.0 1 review

Win rate up 4.6 points from 2023-24 to 2025-26

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#48

New Jersey Jr. Titans (National) 16U AAA

Middletown Township, NJ ·

Win rate up 4.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#49

New Hampshire Mountain Kings Academy 16U AAA

Hooksett, NH ·

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

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#50

Top Speed Hockey Academy 16U AAA

Walpole, MA ·

Win rate up 4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#51

Mercer Chiefs (Prep) 16U AAA

Hamilton Township, NJ ·

Win rate up 3.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#52

American Hockey Academy 16U AAA

Canton, MA ·

Win rate up 2.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Fox Motors 16U AAA

Byron Center, MI ·

Win rate up 2.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Mount St. Charles Academy 16U AAA

Woonsocket, RI ·

Win rate up 2.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#55

Honeybaked 16U AAA

Farmington Hills, MI ·

Win rate up 1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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