The North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL), celebrating its 16th season in 2024-25, is made up of three Leagues: T1ER (Tier 1), SHOW (Tier I/ II), and the FALL League (September / October Season).
The NAPHL has established itself as a premier ground for development and exposure. The success of the league’s players at the following levels of Hockey proves that the NAPHL is redefining exposure and has elevated itself to one of the premier training grounds for development and opportunity.
A record-breaking number of NAPHL players have advanced to the North American Hockey League (NAHL) in recent seasons. In 2023, the NAPHL had a record 95 players Tendered or Drafted into the NAHL. Plus, 79 Players were tendered or Drafted into the NA3HL. Also, 24 players were drafted to the USHL. 200+ Alumni in the NAHL, 160+ in the NA3HL, and 40+ in the USHL. Nine players are listed on the NHL Central Scouting for the 2024 NHL Draft.
Since 2020, no other USA Hockey Midget Tier I league has had more players play in the NAHL.
The NAHL’s experienced staff operates the NAPHL and provides an organized and competitive experience guaranteed to benefit all participating student-athletes.
The NAPHL consists of regular-season events leading up to its Championship Tournament, in which the top teams at each level compete for the league championship.
Tier I/ AAA Notable Alumni
Richter Award Nomination Alumni
- Garrett Melcalf – Long Island University
- Ryan Fanti (Thunder Bay Kings) – Minnesota – Minnesota- Duluth
- Treven Kozlowski – Army
- Jake Kucharski (Esmark Stars) – AIC
- Zach LaRocque – Air Force Academy
Hobie Baker Nomination Alumni
- Tyrone Bronte (Meijer AAA) – Alabama- Huntsville
- Ethan Frank – Western Michigan University
NHL DRAFT Watchlist Alumni
- Chaz Lucius (Gentry Academy) – NDTP
- Connor Kurth (Gentry Academy) – Dubuque (USHL)
- Bennett Schimek (Gentry Academy) – Sioux City (USHL)
- Talyan Boyko -Tri-City Americans (WHL)
Alumni NCAA Award Winners
NCHC 1st Team All-Starnd the FALL League (September / October Season).
Jordan Kawaguchi (POE) – North Dakota
The NAPHL has established itself as a premier ground for development and exposure. The success of teams on the National stage, as well as the success of NAPHL players at the following Hockey levels, is proof that the NAPHL is redefining exposure and has elevated itself to one of the premier training grounds for development and opportunity.
The NAPHL has enjoyed a record-breaking amount of advancement in recent seasons, which is highlighted by the large number of players who have been advanced to the North American Hockey League (NAHL). In 2021, the NAPHL had a record 89 players Tendered or Drafted into the NAHL, plus 123 Players were tendered or Drafted into the NA3HL.
Since 2020, no other USA Hockey Midget Tier I league has had more players play in the NAHL than the NAPHL.
The NAHL’s experienced staff operates the NAPHL, which provides an organized and competitive experience guaranteed to benefit all participating student-athletes.
The NAPHL comprises regular-season events leading up to its Championship Tournament, in which the top teams at each level compete for a league championship.
