Registration for the 2026 NAHL Combines Officially Open

If you are a hockey player striving to advance your hockey development at the junior hockey and collegiate levels, the NAHL Combines are the place to be!

The NAHL Combines are officially open for registration! Do not wait long, all five combines fill up quickly! This one-of-a-kind experience provides aspiring hockey players the opportunity to maximize their exposure and experience the NAHL. 

The combines are run and operated by the NAHL staff. The combines are designed to provide education, exposure, and experience for the future hockey prospects of the NAHL. Vickers states that “these combines are an exceptional opportunity for players to showcase their skills to NAHL organizations and make a name for themselves ahead of pre-draft and main camps.”

With five combines happening across the country on different dates, every hockey player has the opportunity to find the best combine for them. At each location, two different combines are available: the Junior Combine and the Future Combine.

Junior Combine (2006-2010): This is perfect for players looking to play junior hockey next season. The athletes will maximize their exposure to NAHL and NA3HL teams while continuing to learn about the proven pathway to NCAA hockey through the NAHL’s Ladder of Development. 

Future Combine (2010-2012): This combine is for players who are 2+ years away from juniors. The Futures Combine aligns with eligibility for the NAHL Futures Draft on June 9, 2026. The Futures Draft provides early junior hockey exposure for 16-year-old players and supports their path toward NCAA hockey through the NAHL's proven development model. Each NAHL team will select two 2010-born players-one in each of the draft's two rounds. 

Vickers continues, saying that “year after year, the NAHL Combines bring together over 1,800 players, offering an invaluable experience, education, and exposure to NAHL and NA3HL coaches, staff, and representatives.” 

If you want to be one of 1800 athletes at the NAHL Combines this upcoming year, make sure to register here!

NAHL Combine Dates and Locations

St. Louis, Missouri – March 27-29, 2026

➜ The St. Louis Combine takes place in conjunction with the NA3HL’s Fraser Cup & T1ER Top Prospects Tournament.

Detroit, Michigan – April 10-12, 2026

➜ The Detroit Combine takes place in conjunction with the SHOW Top Prospects Tournament.

Middletown, New Jersey – April 17-19, 2026

➜ An opportunity for players around the New England area to participate in the home of the NAHL & NA3HL’s New Jersey Titans.

New Hampshire – April 24-26, 2026

➜ An opportunity for players around the New England area to participate in the home of the NAHL & NA3HL’s New Hampshire Mountain Kings.

Southern California – May 1-3, 2026

➜ This combine was the first to sell out last season!