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Find any hockey team in the world

RinkStop tracks more than 97 active hockey teams across professional, junior, college, amateur, and youth leagues on six continents. Use the search and league filters below to find a specific team, or browse the full directory by league, country, or city.

Professional hockey leagues in the directory

The directory covers the NHL and its 32 franchises, the AHL (American Hockey League), the ECHL, the KHL (Kontinental Hockey League in Russia and Belarus), the SHL (Swedish Hockey League), the Liiga (Finland), the DEL (Germany), the NLA (Switzerland), and the Czech Extraliga. We also track the CHL (Canadian Hockey League) including the OHL, WHL, and QMJHL, plus NCAA Division I and Division III men's and women's programs in the United States and Canada.

Junior, youth, and amateur hockey

Beyond the pro ranks, the directory includes USA Hockey and Hockey Canada registered youth programs, high school teams, college club programs, beer leagues, and women's leagues at every level. If a team plays organized hockey on a regular schedule, it belongs here.

How to use the directory

Click any team to see its full roster, arena, schedule, and league context. Verified rosters are marked with a check badge. Teams can be filtered by league tier using the pill bar at the top of the list.

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97 teams matching your search

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Air Force Academy

Colorado Springs, United States

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Alberta Golden Bears

Edmonton, Canada

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American International College

Springfield, United States

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Arizona State Sun Devils

United States

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Arizona State University

Tempe, United States

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Army West Point

West Point, United States

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Augustana University

Sioux Falls, United States

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Bemidji State Beavers

United States

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Bemidji State University

Bemidji, United States

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Bentley University

Waltham, United States

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, United States

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Boston College Eagles

United States

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Boston University

Boston, United States

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Boston University Terriers

United States

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Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green, United States

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Brown University

Providence, United States

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Calgary Dinos

Calgary, Canada

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Canisius

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Canisius College

Buffalo, United States

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Clarkson University

Potsdam, United States

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Colgate University

Hamilton, United States

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College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, United States

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Colorado College

Colorado Springs, United States

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Colorado College Tigers

United States

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Concordia Stingers

Montreal, Canada

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Cornell University

Ithaca, United States

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Dartmouth College

Hanover, United States

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Ferris State Bulldogs

United States

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Ferris State University

Big Rapids, United States

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Harvard University

Cambridge, United States

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Lake Superior State Lakers

United States

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Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste. Marie, United States

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Lakehead Thunderwolves

Thunder Bay, Canada

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Long Island University

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McGill Redbirds

Montreal, Canada

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Mercyhurst University

Erie, United States

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Merrimack College

North Andover, United States

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Miami University

Oxford, United States

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Michigan State Spartans

United States

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Michigan State University

East Lansing, United States

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Michigan Tech

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Michigan Tech Huskies

United States

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Minnesota State Mavericks

United States

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Minnesota State University

Mankato, United States

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New England College

United States

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New Hampshire

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Niagara University

Lewiston, United States

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Northeastern University

Boston, United States

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Northern Michigan University

Marquette, United States

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Ohio State Buckeyes

United States

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Ohio State University

Columbus, United States

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Penn State Nittany Lions

United States

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Pennsylvania State University

University Park, United States

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Princeton University

Princeton, United States

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Providence College

Providence, United States

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Quinnipiac University

Hamden, United States

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, United States

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RIT

Rochester, United States

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Robert Morris University

Pittsburgh, United States

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Ryerson Rams

Toronto, Canada

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Sacred Heart

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Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, United States

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Saint Anselm College

United States

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Saskatchewan Huskies

Saskatoon, Canada

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Simon Fraser University

United States

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St. Cloud State Huskies

United States

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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud, United States

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St. Lawrence University

Canton, United States

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St. Thomas University

Minneapolis, United States

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Stonehill

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Toronto Varsity Blues

Toronto, Canada

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UBC Thunderbirds

Vancouver, Canada

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UNB Reds

Fredericton, Canada

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Union College

Schenectady, United States

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, United States

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University of Connecticut

Storrs, United States

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University of Denver

Denver, United States

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University of Maine

Orono, United States

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University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, United States

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University of Massachusetts Lowell

Lowell, United States

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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, United States

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University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, United States

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University of Minnesota Duluth

Duluth, United States

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University of Nebraska Omaha

Omaha, United States

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University of New Hampshire

Durham, United States

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University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, United States

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University of Notre Dame

South Bend, United States

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University of Toronto

United States

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University of Wisconsin

Madison, United States

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Utica College

United States

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Vermont

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Waterloo Warriors

Waterloo, Canada

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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, United States

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Western Mustangs

London, Canada

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Westfield State

United States

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Yale

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Yale University

New Haven, United States

How many hockey teams are there in the world?

RinkStop tracks 97+ active hockey teams across 240+ leagues and 57 countries โ€” from the NHL's 32 franchises and 24 IIHF national programs to ~600 European pro and junior clubs, ~150 NCAA programs, and tens of thousands of amateur and youth teams. The exact count moves weekly as new leagues are added and dormant teams are archived; the figure above is current as of today.

Hockey teams by level

Browse teams by competitive tier. Each level covers a distinct player development path.

Pro Hockey Teams
Top-flight professional leagues with paid players and full-time rosters.
NHL (32 teams) ยท KHL ยท SHL ยท Liiga
Junior Hockey Teams
Major junior leagues โ€” draft-eligible players aged 16-20 in North American and European development systems.
OHL ยท WHL ยท QMJHL ยท USHL
College Hockey Teams
University-level programs in the United States and Canada, with varsity and club divisions.
NCAA Division I ยท NCAA Division III ยท U SPORTS
International Hockey Teams
National-team programs representing their countries in IIHF-sanctioned events.
IIHF World Championship ยท Winter Olympics ยท World Juniors
Adult Hockey Teams
Senior amateur, recreational, and beer-league hockey for adults at every skill level.
USA Hockey adult leagues ยท Hockey Canada rec ยท European amateur

Hockey teams by country

The ten countries with the most tracked teams. Click through for the full list and per-country league breakdown.

How to start a hockey team

Starting a hockey team โ€” whether a youth program, adult rec league, or competitive travel squad โ€” follows a predictable six-step path:

  1. Recruit players. 12-18 skaters plus a goalie for a full roster. Schools, churches, and rec centers are good starting points.
  2. Find ice time. Most rinks sell practice ice in 50-minute blocks during off-peak hours at lower rates than prime-time game slots. See our rink directory for nearby facilities.
  3. Register with your national federation. USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, and other national bodies require annual registration for insurance and league eligibility. Use our hockey cost calculator to estimate dues.
  4. Get insurance. Most rinks require proof of general liability before you can book ice. Federation registration typically includes basic coverage.
  5. Set up dues. Typical adult rec teams collect $300-$800 per player per season to cover ice, jerseys, and refs. See our tryout guide for budgeting templates.
  6. Schedule games. Join a local league or schedule scrimmages against nearby teams. Most adult leagues handle scheduling centrally once your team registers.

Once your team is playing, claim your free listing in the RinkStop directory so players, parents, and fans can find your roster, schedule, and arena.