About the NAPHL

Celebrating its 18^th season in 2026-27, the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) 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 one of the premier grounds for development and exposure. The success of the leagues' players at the next levels of hockey is proof 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. During the 2025-26 season, T1ER players earned 67 NAHL tenders, 9 NAHL Futures Draft selections, 22 NAHL Entry Draft selections, 19 USHL Draft selections, and 19 T1ER Alumni participated in NHL Development Camps further demonstrating the effectiveness of the NAHL's development model. From the SHOW league, 53 SHOW League players signed NA3HL tenders for the 2026-27 season and 7 SHOW League players were drafted in the 2026 NA3HL Draft.

Since 2020, no other USA Hockey Midget Tier I league has had more players play in the NAHL.

The NAPHL is operated by the NAHL's experienced staff and provides an organized and competitive experience guaranteed to benefit all of the participating student-athletes.

The NAPHL is composed of regular-season events leading up to its Championship Tournament in which the top teams at each level compete for a league championship.