THE LEAGUE

Founded in 2012, the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) of 2023-2024 is comprised of hundreds of teams, fielding more than 11,000 players in more than 100 organizations, with player ages ranging from 6 to 21. Our teams are geographically diverse, ranging from North and South to the Midwest and West Coast.

The USPHL fields teams in a variety of divisions from Junior down to youth (in partnership with the Tier 1 Hockey Federation).

Our Junior Divisions consist of the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) – a unique, tuition-free, Junior hockey division geared toward Division I collegiate development placement and beyond – and our Premier and Elite Divisions.

Midget Divisions (operated through the Tier 1 Hockey Federation) consist of Full-Season 18U, 16U, 15U.

The USPHL has sent more than 5,000 players to college hockey, and more than 3,300 into the NCAA realm of college hockey, since its 2012 founding. The NCDC has put more than 200 players into NCAA Division I hockey and has seen seven players drafted by NHL teams directly from the NCDC.

THE STRUCTURE

The USPHL is uniquely positioned to facilitate a clear path way for players graduating from Bantam who are looking to progress through Midget and Junior Hockey on to college and professional hockey. Each division provides a critical step in the progression to fulfilling a player’s ultimate goal of becoming a collegiate or professional hockey player.

Teams have been selected to participate in specific USPHL divisions based on geography, robust player pools, rink ownership, financial strength and history of success and integrity at the highest level.

THE MISSION

The ultimate goal of the USPHL is to prepare and develop players for college hockey (and beyond) through a tiered development program.

Unlike any other league in North America, within the USPHL, it is possible for a player to advance through an organization starting at mites and ending in junior hockey.

THE RESULTS

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL), which operates in 24 of the 50 United States, is the Nation’s largest amateur ice hockey league. The league is comprised of more than 600 teams. Players in the USPHL are 6 to 21 years of age.

The USPHL saw more than 3,100 #USPHLAlumni compete in college hockey at all levels of the NCAA, ACHA, CHF and USports (of Canada) during the 2021-22 season alone. This brings the league’s all-time alumni to have skated in college hockey to more than 5,000 all-time!

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USPHL CODE OF CONDUCT

The USPHL follows USA Hockey’s Code of Conduct as illustrated in the annual guide as follows:

Administrator’s Code of Conduct

Follow the rules and regulations of USA Hockey and your association to ensure that the association’s philosophy and objectives are enhanced.
Support programs that train and educate players, coaches, parents, officials and volunteers.
Promote and publicize your programs; seek out financial support when possible.
Communicate with parents by holding parent/player orientation meetings as well as by being available to answer questions and address problems throughout the season.
Work to provide programs that encompass fairness to the participants and promote fair play and sportsmanship.
Recruit volunteers, including coaches, who demonstrate qualities conducive to being role models to the youth in our sport.
Encourage coaches and officials to attend USA Hockey clinics and advise your board members of the necessity for their training sessions.
Make every possible attempt to provide everyone, at all skill levels with a place to play.
Read and be familiar with the contents of the USA Hockey Annual
Guide and USA Hockey’s official playing rules.
Develop other administrators to advance to positions in your association, perhaps even your own.

Coach’s Code of Conduct

Winning is a consideration, but not the only one, nor the most important one. Care more about the child than winning the game. Remember, players are involved in hockey for fun and enjoyment.
Be a positive role model to your players. Display emotional maturity and be alert to the physical safety of players.
Be generous with your praise when it is deserved; be consistent and honest; be fair and just; do not criticize players publicly; learn to be a more effective communicator and coach; don’t yell at players.
Adjust to personal needs and problems of players; be a good listener; never verbally or physically abuse others, particularly a player or official; give all players the opportunity to improve their skills, gain confidence and develop self-esteem; teach players the basics.
Organize practices that are fun and challenging for your players. Familiarize yourself with the rules, techniques and strategies of hockey; encourage all your players to be team players.
Maintain an open line of communication with your players’ parents. Explain the goals and objectives of your association.
Be concerned with the overall development of your players. Stress good health habits and clean living.
To play the game is great, to love the game is greater.

On-Ice Official’s Code of Conduct

Act in a professional and businesslike manner at all times and take your role seriously.
Strive to provide a safe and sportsmanlike environment in which players can properly display their hockey skills.
Know all playing rules, their interpretations and their proper application.
Remember that officials are teachers. Set a good example.
Make your calls with quiet confidence; never with arrogance.
Manage and help to control games in cooperation with the coaches to provide a positive and safe experience for all participants.
Violence must never be tolerated.
Be fair and impartial at all times.
Answer all reasonable questions and requests.
Enforce USA Hockey’s “zero tolerance” policy in all cases.
Never use foul or vulgar language when speaking with a player, coach or parent.
Use honesty and integrity when answering questions.
Admit your mistakes when you make them.
Never openly criticize a coach, player or fellow official.
Keep your emotions under control.
Use only USA Hockey-approved officiating techniques and policies.
Maintain your health through a physical conditioning program.
Dedicate yourself to personal improvement and maintenance of officiating skills.
Respect your supervisor and his/her critique of your performance.

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