T1ER

T1ER League

The NAPHL's T1ER League is comprised of teams that compete in a full NAPHL season at highest level for USA Hockey, which includes strategically located and scheduled showcases during the 2022-23 season. Historically, the majority of NAPHL players recruited by NAHL teams come from the T1ER League, which includes 60+ NAPHL tenders per season.

The successful advancement of T1ER players is due to the internal mechanisms the NAHL has created exclusively for the members of the NAPHL. In addition, the T1ER League participates in events that are in conjunction with the NAHL Showcase and the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, which each draw hundreds of scouts annually.

New in 2022-23

Renewed event structure to make competing in the NAPHL simple and more valuable
NAPHL Top Prospects held in conjunction with the NAHL Top Prospects which is played in front of hundreds of scouts
New Director of On Ice Officiating to help recruit, develop and train the best officials as possible
New Director of Player Safety to help promote player safety which leads to optimal performance on the ice

Keys for T1ER League

League Showcase events to maximize Exposure, Competition and Development
Exclusive NAHL Tendering System for members of the T1ER League
Playing rules tailored to provide a true Junior Preparatory Environment at select events

18U/16U T1ER League Details

The T18U T1ER League will consist of 19 total games including Playoffs
The 16U T1ER League will consist of 20 total games including Playoffs

September 15-18
Blaine, MN

This Showcase is in conjunction with the NAHL Showcase
18U/16U will play 4 games consisting of 18-minute periods

October 14-17
Blaine, MN

This Showcase is just before the NAHL Tender signing period begins
18U/16U will play 4 games consisting of 18-minute periods

January 15-17
Ann Arbor, MI

This Showcase is being held during the USAH All American Game
18U will play 3 games consisting of 20-minute periods
16U will play 4 games consisting of 18-minute periods

February 17-20
Troy, MI

This Showcase is the NAPHL T1ER Championship
18U/16U will play 4 games consisting of 18-minute periods

Additional Games

Each 18U/16U team will play four additional games as follows:

The West will attend a divisional event from November 11-14, 2022, in Frisco, TX
The Central will attend a divisional event from February 3-5, 2023, in Cranberry Township, PA
The East will attend a divisional event from November 4-6, 2022, in Middletown, NJ and December 3-5, 2022 in Aston, PA.