NA3HL releases 2025-2026 regular season schedule
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) has officially released the schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 regular season. Entering its 16th year, the NA3HL remains the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III junior league.
All 38 teams, competing across six divisions, will each play a 47-game regular season. The action begins on September 5, 2025, and wraps up on March 8, 2026.
The NA3HL continues to play a key role in player development within the North American Hockey League (NAHL) system. For the upcoming season, 35 players have signed NAHL tender agreements, while another 28 were selected in the 2025 NAHL Draft which was held on June 11.
View the 2025-26 schedule here.
In addition to advancing players within its own developmental pipeline, the NA3HL continues to be a national leader in junior hockey by promoting athletes to collegiate programs at both the NCAA and ACHA levels. So far in 2025, the league has already recorded over 100 college commitments.
To date, the NA3HL boasts more than 330 alumni playing in the NCAA, 20 at the Division I level and 313 at Division III, along with over 750 alumni competing in the ACHA. We take great pride in our players’ continued success as they pursue both academic and athletic excellence at the next level.
The 2025-26 season marks an exciting chapter for the NA3HL as the league expands to 38 teams, establishing a strong national presence with organizations spanning 20 states, including Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
For the 2025–26 season, the NA3HL is significantly expanding access to its video and scouting platforms as part of its ongoing commitment to player advancement and exposure. NAScout, offering real-time video, advanced analytics, and recruiting tools, and NATV, the league’s exclusive streaming service, will now be provided complimentary to all NCAA Division I, Division III, and NAHL coaches and scouts. This expanded, no-cost access reinforces the NA3HL’s mission to create the best opportunities for its players, delivering visibility unmatched by any other junior league of its kind.
In addition to regular season play, the NA3HL also hosts several premier events throughout the year, including the annual NA3HL Showcase, the Top Prospects Tournament, and the Fraser Cup Championship, offering players valuable exposure and high-level competition.
2025-26 NA3HL Divisional breakdown:
Central Division (6 teams): Peoria Mustangs, Rochester Grizzlies, St. Louis Jr. Blues, Wausau Cyclones, West Bend Power, Wisconsin Woodsmen
East Division (6 teams): Binghamton Buzz, Long Beach Sharks, Maine Jr. Nordiques, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings, New Jersey Titans, Norwich Sea Captains
Frontier Division (8 teams): Badlands Sabres, Bozeman Ice Dogs, Butte Irish, Gillette Wild, Great Falls Americans, Helena Bighorns, Sheridan Hawks, Yellowstone Quake
Southeast Division (6 teams): Atlanta Capitals, Bayou State Rougarou, Carolina Rage, Louisiana Drillers, Pelham Prowlers, Texas RoadRunners
South Division (6 teams): Austin Ice Bats, El Paso Rhinos, New Mexico Ice Wolves, Texas Brahmas, Tulsa Oilers, West Texas Wranglers
West Division (6 teams): Alexandria Blizzard, Granite City Lumberjacks, Mason City Toros, Minnesota Moose, Minnesota Wilderness, Willmar WarHawks
