One Week Until Puck Drop at the 2026 Middletown, New Jersey Combine

The third North American Hockey League (NAHL) Combine of the year begins next Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Middletown Sports Complex in Middletown, New Jersey. The event will welcome junior-aged and 16U prospects for three days of competition with every athlete looking to secure an opportunity to play in the NA.

The NAHL Combine has proved to be a path for players looking to play in the NA. Seven players signed NAHL and NA3HL tenders following the St. Louis Combine a few weeks ago.

From elite competition to real-time coaching, exposure, and video/analytics through NAScout, the NAHL Combine continues to deliver a true junior hockey experience.

Participants at the Middletown, New Jersey Combine will take part in four games. The players receive coaching and real-time evaluations from NAHL and NA3HL staff, giving them a true taste of the NAHL experience.

Being in the same rink as the NAHL’s New Jersey Titans, athletes get first-hand experience and look at what it is to play in the League of Opportunity.

The NAHL Combine Experience

The NAHL Combines are designed to provide players and their families with a comprehensive introduction to the junior hockey development path. The event is built on three key principles:

➜ Education – Learn the path with the help of seminars covering NCAA advancement, eligibility, and the USA Hockey development model

➜ Exposure – Compete in front of NAHL, NA3HL staff & scouts

➜ Experience – High-level games, real-time coaching, and direct feedback

There are limited Future and Junior openings at the Middletown, New Jersey Combine. Do not wait to secure your spot today! 

Upcoming NAHL Combines

Manchester, New Hampshire (April 24–26, 2026)
New England opportunity at the home of the NAHL New Hampshire Mountain Kings
Limited Junior openings available

Irvine, California (May 1–3, 2026)
Premier SoCal location – near capacity
One of the first to sell out annually

With locations across the country trending toward sellouts, the message is clear: players are making their move to Play in the NA.

For more information or to register, visit: https://www.nahl.com/combines/