Play in the 3HL
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) continues to be the leader in direct advancement to the North American Hockey League (NAHL). Following the NA3HL season and 2024 NAHL Draft, there is only one junior hockey league that helps players to directly advance their junior hockey career to the NAHL and the collegiate level.
More and more players begin their journey in the NA3HL before advancing to the NAHL to ultimately earn a NCAA commitment with 110 Alumni playing at the Tier 2 level during the 2023-24 season, 34 NA3HL players signed an NAHL tender to play in the NAHL for the 2024-25 season and 27 NA3HL players being selected in the 2024 NAHL Draft.
In addition to NA3HL players playing at the Tier 2 level, 25 NA3HL Alumni played NCAA DI college hockey during the 2023-24 season. Here are some examples of NA3HL to NAHL to NCAA Division I success stories:
- Lucas Wahlin - North Iowa Bulls (NA3HL), Kenai River Brown Bears (NAHL), University of St. Thomas (NCAA DI)R
- Brandon Perrone - Texas Jr. Brahmas (NA3HL), New Jersey Titans (NAHL), Long Island University (NCAA DI)
- Matt Allen - Syracuse Stampede (NA3HL), Amarillo Bulls (NAHL), University of Alaska Anchorage (NCAA DI)
- Dillan Bentley - Peoria Mustangs (NA3HL), New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL), UMass Lowell (NCAA DI)
- Blake Dangos - St. Louis Jr. Blues (NA3HL), Janesville Jets (NAHL), Sacred Heart University (NCAA DI)
- Kayden Hargraves - Texas Jr. Brahmas (NA3HL), Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL), Augustana University (NCAA DI)
- Campbell Chichosz - North Iowa Bulls (NA3HL), Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL), Minnesota State University - Mankato (NCAA DI)
- Jase Sofo - North Iowa Bulls (NA3HL), Amarillo Wranglers (NAHL), University of St. Thomas (NCAA DI)
In addition to the day-to-day exposure players get while playing in the NA3HL, the league holds the NA3HL Showcase in December, taking place at the Super Rink in Blaine, MN. With all 37 teams playing under one roof, viewing of all NA3HL players is easily accessible for NCAA and NAHL scouts alike.
Following the Showcase, the league holds the Top Prospects Tournament which is held alongside the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament at the state-of-the-art USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, MI, providing maximum exposure for both the Tier 2 and Tier 3 players.
To wrap up the season, the five Divisional winners in addition to one wildcard team head to St. Louis, MO to compete for the league championship, the Fraser Cup. With the best of the best facing off for this prestigious title, this event is a great opportunity for NCAA scouts to find the next members of their program.
As the league continues to grow and the advancement numbers continue to rise, the NA3HL is a one stop shop for development, advancement and exposure to the next level.
