First Puck Drop of 2026-27 Season is One Week Away
The North American Hockey League (NAHL) is quickly counting down the days to the 2026-27 season.
The season kicks off September 11, 2026 with 22 teams hitting the ice for the opening weekend, with the rest of the teams lacing in the following week. All 36 NAHL teams in all five divisions (Central, East, Midwest, Mountain, and South) will play in 59 regular-season games. After coming off another season of 400+ college commitments, the NAHL is ready and equipped to continue to develop, advance, and expose the next wave of athletes.
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“As we head into the 52nd season of the NAHL, we are ecstatic to see the high-level competition and opportunities the league’s athletes will receive while playing,” stated NAHL Commissioner and President Mark Frankenfeld. “We look forward to watching the players develop into college-ready athletes and young men who are ready for their next step in their lives.”
If fans are not able to make it to the rink, they can catch all the action live on NATV. As the season shortly commences, so does a special offer to kick-off the year. The most popular plan is the monthly subscription on NATV. Right now the plan is running a special discounted rate of $39.99. With this subscription, you have access to everything on NATV and can tune in for games across all three leagues.
If fans want to secure all of the action for the season while saving money, the annual plan is $279.99 for the year, a 42% discount!
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2026-27 NAHL Divisional Alignment:
Central Division (6): Aberdeen Wings, Austin Bruins, Bismarck Bobcats, Minot Minotauros, St. Cloud Norsemen, Watertown Shamrocks
East Division (8): Elmira Aviators, Danbury Hat Tricks, Johnstown Tomahawks, Maryland Black Bears, New Hampshire Mountain Kings, New Jersey Titans, Northeast Generals, Philadelphia Rebels
Midwest Division (8): Anchorage Wolverines, Fairbanks Ice Dogs, Janesville Jets, Kenai River Brown Bears, Minnesota Mallards, Minnesota Wilderness, Springfield Jr. Blues, Wisconsin Windigo
Mountain Division (5): Billings Cattle Punchers, Grand Junction River Hawks, Idaho Falls Spud Kings, Ogden Mustangs, Pueblo Peppers
South Division (9): Amarillo Wranglers, Corpus Christi IceRays, El Paso Rhinos, Houston Bulls, Lone Star Brahmas, New Mexico Ice Wolves, Odessa Jackalopes, Oklahoma Warriors, Shreveport Mudbugs
