USA 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 the USA Hockey Development League Teams Located?
The invited organizations span 19 states, from California and Arizona to New England. Michigan has the most invited clubs with four, followed by New Jersey with three. California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania each have two.
For families exploring the DL, this geographic footprint helps identify clubs in their region and where a potential next step may take them.
The following organizations were included in USA Hockey’s October 5, 2026 announcement. The list reflects invited clubs, with names and states as published by USA Hockey.
- Arizona: Jr. Coyotes
- California: Anaheim Jr. Ducks; Los Angeles Jr. Kings
- Colorado: Colorado Thunderbirds; Okanagan Hockey Colorado
- Connecticut: Mid Fairfield
- Illinois: Chicago Mission; Reapers Hockey Association
- Indiana: Culver Academies
- Massachusetts: Boston Jr. Eagles
- Michigan: Compuware; Fox Motors; HB Hockey Club; Little Caesars
- Minnesota: Shattuck-St. Mary’s
- Missouri: St. Louis AAA Blues
- New Hampshire: Seacoast Spartans
- New Jersey: North Jersey Avalanche; Rockets Hockey Club; Wolfpack Hockey Club
- New York: BK Selects; Buffalo Jr. Sabres
- Ohio: Ohio Blue Jackets
- Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Jr. Flyers; Pittsburgh Penguins Elite
- Rhode Island: Jr. Mounties
- Tennessee: Nashville Jr. Predators
- Texas: Dallas Stars Elite
- Wisconsin: Madison Capitols
Map: DL Team Locations and TPH Academy Campuses
Use the map below to explore invited DL club locations alongside TPH Academy campuses and identify options in your region.
TPH Academy has campuses in several markets represented on the DL list, including Columbus, Denver, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Nashville, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and St. Louis. For student-athletes pursuing a local pathway, these campuses can provide daily development and academic support alongside their club commitments.
Explore TPH Academy campuses to learn more about the opportunities in your market.
Supporting Teams Across the DL Footprint
As invited clubs prepare for 2027-28, academic support will be an important part of the development environment. Players need the flexibility to manage training and travel, paired with the structure and accountability to keep progressing toward graduation and college opportunities.
TPH Academy can support a club’s full roster through flexible online academics or a team-based academy at its facility, extending its reach beyond existing campus locations. Online academics offer preferred team tuition, individualized guidance, tutoring, and NCAA eligibility support. The on-site model adds a dedicated Academic Success Coach, leadership and mentorship opportunities, and hockey development resources for club staff.
Both options help teams build academic progress and personal development into the daily schedule, supporting student-athletes as they prepare for their next level.
Explore the two models in USA Hockey Development League: Supporting Your Team Beyond the Ice, or contact Adam Ewing, Chief Academic Officer, by filling out the inquiry form below to discuss your club’s needs.
About TPH Academy
TPH Academy is an international, academy-style environment where dedicated student-athletes study, train, and play at their highest potential. TPH Academy’s core purpose is to advance — in and beyond the game — the next generation of impact players. Through a flexible, accredited academic model, on-site academic support, individualized planning, world-class coaching, and sport-specific training, TPH Academy equips student-athletes with the structure and support to pursue excellence without compromise. Learn more in the TPH Academy Impact Report.