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USA Hockey DL Schedules: What Families Can Expect
In the latest episode of The Impact Player Podcast, TPH Academy Chief of Operations and Development Francis Anzalone discusses everything about the USA Hockey National Development League, commonly known as “The DL.” Starting at 24:06 in the episode, host Francis Anzalone asks Jordan Pietrus of the Colorado Thunderbirds and TPH Academy Denver how his organization’s schedule might…
Read MoreUSA Hockey Development League: Is it going to cost families more?
In the latest episode of The Impact Player Podcast, TPH Academy Chief of Operations and Development, Francis Anzalone, discusses all things USA Hockey National Development League, commonly referred to as “The DL.”In the clip below, Jordan Pietrus of TPH Denver and the Colorado Thunderbirds discusses how recent changes will affect the cost of hockey and what he…
Read MoreThe Impact Player Podcast: USA Hockey Development League (DL) Explained by Club Operators
The launch of USA Hockey’s Development League (DL) is dominating conversations across youth hockey. Designed to introduce nationwide standards for elite youth development, the DL aims to mirror junior, collegiate, and NTDP standards by standardizing rules, schedules, and quality of play across the country. In the most recent episode of the Impact Player Podcast, club…
Read MoreThe DL and USHL Relationship: Understanding the Pathway
The USA Hockey Development League is designed to prepare athletes for junior hockey. TPH Academy Online provides academic support that can stay with them as they advance. The pathway to junior hockey starts with daily development. Players need consistent training, meaningful competition, and an environment that prepares them for greater demands on and off the…
Read MoreUSA Hockey Development League Teams and Locations: 29 Clubs Invited for 2027-28
USA Hockey has announced the 29 organizations invited to participate in the USA Hockey Development League (DL) for its inaugural 2027-28 season. Each participating club will field one 15U team and one 17U team. For background on the league’s structure and advancement opportunities, read USA Hockey Development League: A New Pathway for Student-Athletes. Where are…
Read MoreUSA Hockey Development League: Supporting Your Team Beyond the Ice
The USA Hockey Development League (DL) will begin play in 2027–28, with full-season teams at the 15U and 17U boys classifications. Working alongside the existing Tier I structure, the DL is designed to strengthen player development and prepare athletes for advancement to junior and college hockey. As clubs prepare for this next step, the daily…
Read MoreUSA Hockey Development League: A New Pathway for Student-Athletes
Launching in 2027–28, the DL will strengthen the youth-to-junior hockey pathway, giving more athletes opportunities to develop close to home. The USA Hockey Development League (DL) will begin play in the 2027–28 season with full-season teams at the 15U and 17U boys age classifications. Selected DL organizations may field up to five teams, one each…
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