North American Hockey League (NAHL)

As the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony is a few days away, the North American Hockey League (NAHL) is excited to announce that 18 players and three coaches with NAHL ties will be going for gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. 10 countries will have former League of Opportunity players and coaches represented in the 2026 games. In addition, this tournament marks the return of NHL players to the ice since the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

The Aberdeen WIngs of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that forward Matthew Martin has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for University of Alaska-Anchorage. Leading on the scoresheet for the Wings this season, Matthew Martin will head to Anchorage, Alaska, to skate with the Seawolves this upcoming fall. The 6-foot-6 forward is a second-year veteran of Aberdeen, skating a total of 97 games in the red and black.

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced its Bauer Hockey player awards for December. The Forward of the Month is Noah Dziver from the Minnesota Wilderness. The Defenseman of the Month is Nathan Williams from the Austin Bruins. The Goaltender of the Month is Mason Gudridge from the Watertown Shamrocks.

The Springfield Jr. Blues of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that defenseman Joey Mugaashas committed to play NCAA hockey for University of Dubuque in the NCHA. The 6-foot-2 blueliner from the State of Hockey, Mugaas, will join the Spartans in the fall in Dubuque, Iowa. The 20-year-old is in his second full season of playing in the League of Opportunity. This year, he has laced up in 39 games for the Jr. Blues, tallying two goals while producing 10 assists.

The New Jersey Titans of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that forward Owen Leahyhas committed to play NCAA hockey for Hamilton College in the NESCAC. The second-year New Jersey veteran, Leahy, will head to Clinton, New York, to skate with the Continentals in the fall. The 5-foot-9 forward has laced up for 40 games with the Titans this season. Leahy has found the back of the net 11 times, while producing 15 assists for his team.

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) is proud to be two weeks away from the 19th annual Top Prospects Tournament. The league’s best college-ready talent will head to the USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan, from February 16-17, 2026. The NAHL has invested in more opportunities for players this season and has expanded the annual event to seven teams. Four of the rosters will feature divisional teams featuring athletes from their respective divisions (Central, East, Midwest, South).

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) announced today the Bauer Hockey Divisional Stars of the Week for the week ending February 1, 2026. Only players that are nominated by their respective teams are considered for the Divisional Player of the Week awards. Central Division Star of the Week: Cooper Anderson, Defenseman, Aberdeen Wings The 6-foot-4 lefty, Cooper Anderson, could not be outdone this weekend for the Wings.

February 1, 2026 by Sherry Chen, Alex Crowe, Marissa Kotarba Danbury 5 @ Elmira 2 - The Elmira Aviators hosted the Danbury Hat Tricks for their sixth matchup of the season and second of the weekend. The Aviators won Friday’s matchup 4-2. Danbury got on the board first during the first period with forward Matt Shpungin scoring with 12 seconds remaining in the period. In the second period, Elmira forward Luke Rubin tied up the score on the power play at 17:32.

January 31, 2026 by Shiyun Chen, Marissa Kotraba, Alexander Crowe, Sean DeCoursey New Hampshire 4 @ Northeast 3 (OT) - The Northeast Generals hosted the New Hampshire Mountain Kings for their fifth matchup of the season. The Mountain Kings had won three of their four previous matchups. The first period was quiet, with neither team scoring. In the second period, Generals forward Andrew Gibbons scored the first goal of the game on the power play at 16:48.

January 28, 2026 by Sean DeCoursey New Jersey 0 @ Danbury 3 - The Danbury Hat Tricks stood strong on home ice, taking a 3-0 victory over the New Jersey Titans. This win came just days after splitting a series in New Jersey and sets their season series at 2-2. The first period came and went with no scoring, and both teams showcased some solid defense. Shots were just 8-5 in favor of the Hat Tricks after 20 minutes of gametime and one power play for Danbury.