The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) is one of 11 USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III Junior leagues It serves as one of the top training grounds in the country by providing the best coaching, exposure and developmental opportunities available for student-athletes.
The primary mission of the NA3HL, which is managed organizationally by the NAHL, is to provide a structured developmental environment for student-athletes who are still reaching their potential and aspire to play at the collegiate level.
Through the NAHL's vast resources for development and exposure, the NA3HL provides a path for players to grow, on and off the ice, while being showcased in front of the entire junior, college and professional scouting community
The NA3HL, boasts a geographical footprint with 34 teams in 17 states (Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming).
The NA3HL will have three events during the 2015-16 season. All 34 teams will compete in a league-wide Showcase held from December 16-19,2015 at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minnesota.
The second event of the season will be the NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament, which will take place alongside the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament in Plymouth, Michigan from February 15-17, 2016.
The NA3HL will then finish their season with the Silver Cup Championship Tournament, which crowns the NA3HL's playoff champion. The event will be held from March 30-April3, 2016.
Content adapted from www.na3hl.com
