Which leagues are producing the most NCAA advancements, NCAA commits, USHL and CHL advancements, and NHL draft picks? We’ve analyzed these four key metrics along with our own personal opinion from 2022-2023 to 2024-2025 to create the most comprehensive rankings yet. Check it out below!
Metrics
- NCAA DI Advancements.
- NCAA DI Commitments for the upcoming season (25/26).
- USHL & CHL Advancements.
- NHL Draft Picks (Played in the leagues from 22/23-24/25).
- Subjective Take.
Rankings
20. NAPHL 18U | North American Prospects League
- NCAA DI Advancements: 0
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 3
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (12)
- NHL Draft Picks: 1
19. THF 18U | Tier 1 Hockey Federation
- NCAA DI Advancements: 2
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 7
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (11)
- NHL Draft Picks: 0
18. MPHL | Midwest Prep Hockey League
- NCAA DI Advancements: 1
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 2
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (4)/OHL (3), QMJHL (9)
- NHL Draft Picks: 1
17. BCEHL U18 | British Columbia Elite Hockey League
- NCAA DI Advancements: 0
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 0
- USHL & CHL Advancements: WHL (9)
- NHL Draft Picks: 2
16. HEO U18 | Hockey Eastern Ontario U18 AAA
- NCAA DI Advancements: 0
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 1
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (2)/OHL (25), QMJHL (2)
- NHL Draft Picks: 0
15. NBPEIMU18HL | NB/PEI Majour U18 Hockey League
- NCAA DI Advancements: 0
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 1
- USHL & CHL Advancements: QMJHL (35)
- NHL Draft Picks: 0
14. NSU18MHL | Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League
- NCAA DI Advancements: 0
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 0
- USHL & CHL Advancements: OHL (2), QMJHL (34)
- NHL Draft Picks: 0
13. MU18HL | Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League
- NCAA DI Advancements: 0
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 2
- USHL & CHL Advancements: WHL (31)
- NHL Draft Picks: 0
12. OMHA U18 | Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League
- NCAA DI Advancements: 0
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 2
- USHL & CHL Advancements: OHL (38), QMJHL (2)
- NHL Draft Picks: 0
11. GTHL U18 | Greater Toronto Hockey League
- NCAA DI Advancements: 0
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 1
- USHL & CHL Advancements: OHL (30), QMJHL (1)
- NHL Draft Picks: 0
10. BEAST U18 | Boston Elite Amateur Series Tournament
- NCAA DI Advancements: 0
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 20
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (23)/QMJHL (2)
- NHL Draft Picks: 0
9. AEHL U18 | Alberta Elite Hockey League
- NCAA DI Advancements: 0
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 4
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (1)/WHL (80), OHL (1)
- NHL Draft Picks: 0
8. SMAAAHL U18 | Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League
- NCAA DI Advancements: 0
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 5
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (4)/WHL (85), QMJHL (2)
- NHL Draft Picks: 1
7. QM18AAA | Québec U18 AAA
- NCAA DI Advancements: 0
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 4
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (3)/QMJHL (230)
- NHL Draft Picks: 2
6. CSSHL U18 | Canadian Sport School Hockey League
- NCAA DI Advancements: 0
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 3
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (1)/WHL (210), OHL (2), QMJHL (1)
- NHL Draft Picks: 5
5. UMHSEHL | Upper Midwest High School Elite Hockey League
- NCAA DI Advancements: 6
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 33
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (93)
- NHL Draft Picks: 4
4. PHC | Prep Hockey Conference
- NCAA DI Advancements: 6
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 23
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (37)/WHL (1), OHL (12), QMJHL (1)
- NHL Draft Picks: 10
3. USHS-MN | United States High School – Minnesota
- NCAA DI Advancements: 10
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 44
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (115)
- NHL Draft Picks: 6
2. USHS-PREP | United States High School – Prep
- NCAA DI Advancements: 14
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 62
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (76)/WHL (1), OHL (9), QMJHL (9)
- NHL Draft Picks: 9
1. NTDP U18 | US National Team Development Program
- NCAA DI Advancements: 28
- NCAA DI Commitments (25/26): 5
- USHL & CHL Advancements: USHL (59)/WHL (1), OHL (2)
- NHL Draft Picks: 30
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