USA Hockey Announces 29 Programs for Inaugural Development League
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Hockey announced today that all 29 programs invited to participate in the inaugural 2027-28 USA Hockey Development League have confirmed their participation.
“We’re excited about the DL and the positive impact it can have on our sport,” said Kris Knauss, vice president of USA Hockey and co-chair of the DL subcommittee. “We look forward to the work ahead as we build toward the Fall of 2027 and we appreciate the input from the many stakeholders involved that have helped get us to this point.”
“We’re thrilled to move forward with these 29 programs as partners as we work to advance the high-performance player pathway in the United States,” said Keith Barrett, vice president of USA Hockey and co-chair of the DL subcommittee. “As with any new initiative, we’ll certainly continue to adapt as time moves along while supporting and focusing on player development.”
DL PROGRAMS
| Program | State | Program | State | Program | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Jr. Ducks | Calif. | HB Hockey Club | Mich. | Philadelphia Jr. Flyers | Pa. |
| BK Selects | N.Y. | Jr. Mounties | R.I. | Jr. Coyotes | Ariz. |
| Boston Jr. Eagles | Mass. | Little Caesars | Mich. | Pittsburgh Penguins Elite | Pa. |
| Buffalo Jr. Sabres | N.Y. | Los Angeles Jr. Kings | Calif. | Reapers Hockey Association | Ill. |
| Chicago Mission | Ill. | Madison Capitols | Wis. | Rockets Hockey Club | N.J. |
| Colorado Thunderbirds | Colo. | Mid Fairfield | Conn. | Seacoast Spartans | N.H. |
| Compuware | Mich. | Nashville Jr. Predators | Tenn. | Shattuck-St. Mary’s | Minn. |
| Culver Academies | Ind. | North Jersey Avalanche | N.J. | St. Louis AAA Blues | Mo. |
| Dallas Stars Elite | Texas | Ohio Blue Jackets | Ohio | Wolfpack Hockey Club | N.J. |
| Fox Motors | Mich. | Okanagan Hockey Colorado | Colo. |
