Hockey Leagues Worldwide
$293+ leagues across $85+ countries — professional, junior, college, international, and amateur tiers.
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About this directory
RinkStop tracks $293+ active hockey leagues across six continents — the most complete directory of organized ice hockey anywhere on the web. Browse professional leagues like the NHL, AHL, KHL, SHL, Liiga, DEL, and PWHL; major junior circuits including the OHL, WHL, QMJHL, and USHL; college hockey at the NCAA Division I and III levels plus U SPORTS in Canada; IIHF-sanctioned international tournaments; and amateur, women's, and youth leagues at every level.
Each league profile lists the current teams, tier, country, level, and the league's own website. Use the search and tier filters above to find a specific league, or browse the full directory by country, level, or season. League profiles are updated weekly during the active season and monthly in the off-season.
Featured leagues by tier
Pro
- NHL
- AHL
- KHL
- PWHL
- ECHL
- SHL
- Liiga
- DEL
- NLA
- Extraliga
Junior
- OHL
- WHL
- QMJHL
- USHL
- NAHL
College
- NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey
- NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey
- U SPORTS
International
- IIHF
- Olympic Hockey
Frequently asked questions
How many hockey leagues are in the RinkStop directory?
RinkStop tracks 293+ active hockey leagues across professional, junior, college, international, and amateur tiers on six continents — including the NHL, AHL, KHL, PWHL, CHL (OHL/WHL/QMJHL), USHL, NCAA Division I and III, IIHF member federations, and regional amateur associations.
What are the top professional hockey leagues?
Top professional men's leagues: NHL (North America), KHL (Russia/Eurasia), SHL (Sweden), Liiga (Finland), DEL (Germany), NLA (Switzerland), Czech Extraliga, and the ECHL. Top professional women's leagues: PWHL (North America), SDHL (Sweden), and the EWHL (Europe).
What are the major junior hockey leagues?
Major junior: CHL (OHL — Ontario, WHL — Western Canada/US, QMJHL — Quebec), USHL (US), and the NAHL. These leagues develop NHL draft picks through the CHL Import Draft and the NHL Entry Draft.
How do I find a specific league?
Use the search and filters above the list. Browse by tier (Pro, Junior, College, International, Adult) or by country. Every league has a profile page with teams, tier, country, level, and contact info.