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Find any hockey team in the world

RinkStop tracks more than 78 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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78 teams matching your search

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Baie-Comeau Drakkar

Baie-Comeau, Canada

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Barrie Colts

Barrie, Canada

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Blainville-Boisbriand Armada

Boisbriand, Canada

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Brandon Wheat Kings

Brandon, Canada

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Brantford Bulldogs

Brantford, Canada

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Calgary Hitmen

Calgary, Canada

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Cape Breton Eagles

Sydney, Canada

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Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

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Charlottetown Islanders

Charlottetown, Canada

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Chicago Steel

Chicago, IL, United States

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Chicoutimi SaguenΓ©ens

Chicoutimi, Canada

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Des Moines Buccaneers

Des Moines, IA, United States

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Drummondville Voltigeurs

Drummondville, Canada

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Dubuque Fighting Saints

Dubuque, IA, United States

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Edmonton Oil Kings

Edmonton, CA

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Erie Otters

Erie, United States

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Everett Silvertips

Everett, USA

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Fargo Force

Fargo, ND, United States

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Flint Firebirds

Flint, United States

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Gatineau Olympiques

Gatineau, Canada

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Granby PrΓ©dateurs

Granby, Canada

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Green Bay Gamblers

Green Bay, WI, United States

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Guelph Storm

Guelph, Canada

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Halifax Mooseheads

Halifax, Canada

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Kamloops Blazers

Kamloops, Canada

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Kelowna Rockets

Kelowna, Canada

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Kingston Frontenacs

Kingston, Canada

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Kitchener Rangers

Kitchener, Canada

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Lethbridge Hurricanes

Lethbridge, Canada

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Lincoln Stars

Lincoln, NE, United States

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London Knights

London, Canada

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Madison Capitols

Madison, WI, United States

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Medicine Hat Tigers

Medicine Hat, Canada

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Mississauga Steelheads

Mississauga, Canada

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Moncton Wildcats

Moncton, Canada

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Moose Jaw Warriors

Moose Jaw, Canada

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Muskegon Lumberjacks

Muskegon, MI, United States

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Newfoundland Regiment

St. John's

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Niagara IceDogs

Niagara, Canada

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North Bay Battalion

North Bay, Canada

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Omaha Lancers

Omaha, NE, United States

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Oshawa Generals

Oshawa, Canada

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Ottawa 67's

Ottawa, Canada

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Owen Sound Attack

Owen Sound, Canada

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Penticton Vees

Penticton, Canada

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Peterborough Petes

Peterborough, Canada

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Portland Winterhawks

Portland, USA

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Prince Albert Raiders

Prince Albert, Canada

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Prince George Cougars

Prince George, Canada

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Quebec Remparts

Quebec City, Canada

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Red Deer Rebels

Red Deer, Canada

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Regina Pats

Regina, Canada

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Rimouski OcΓ©anic

Rimouski, Canada

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Rouyn-Noranda Huskies

Rouyn-Noranda, Canada

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Saginaw Spirit

Saginaw, Canada

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Saint John Sea Dogs

Saint John, Canada

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Sarnia Sting

Sarnia, Canada

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Saskatoon Blades

Saskatoon, Canada

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Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds

Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

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Seattle Thunderbirds

Kent, USA

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Shawinigan Cataractes

Shawinigan, Canada

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Sherbrooke Phoenix

Sherbrooke, Canada

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Sioux City Musketeers

Sioux City, IA, United States

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Sioux Falls Stampede

Sioux Falls, SD, United States

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Spokane Chiefs

Spokane, USA

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Sudbury Wolves

Sudbury, Canada

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Swift Current Broncos

Swift Current, Canada

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Tri-City Americans

Kennewick, USA

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Tri-City Storm

Kearney, NE, United States

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USA Hockey National Team Development Program

Plymouth, MI, United States

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Val-d'Or Foreurs

Val-d'Or, Canada

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Vancouver Giants

Langley, Canada

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Victoria Royals

Victoria, Canada

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Victoriaville Tigres

Victoriaville, Canada

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Waterloo Black Hawks

Waterloo, IA, United States

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Wenatchee Wild

Wenatchee, USA

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Windsor Spitfires

Windsor, Canada

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Youngstown Phantoms

Youngstown, OH, United States

How many hockey teams are there in the world?

RinkStop tracks 78+ active hockey teams across 240+ leagues and 57 countries β€” 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) Β· KHL Β· SHL Β· Liiga
Junior Hockey Teams
Major junior leagues β€” draft-eligible players aged 16-20 in North American and European development systems.
OHL Β· WHL Β· QMJHL Β· USHL
College Hockey Teams
University-level programs in the United States and Canada, with varsity and club divisions.
NCAA Division I Β· NCAA Division III Β· U SPORTS
International Hockey Teams
National-team programs representing their countries in IIHF-sanctioned events.
IIHF World Championship Β· Winter Olympics Β· World Juniors
Adult Hockey Teams
Senior amateur, recreational, and beer-league hockey for adults at every skill level.
USA Hockey adult leagues Β· Hockey Canada rec Β· 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 β€” whether a youth program, adult rec league, or competitive travel squad β€” 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.