Nahl Protected List (2024)

FAQs

Do NAHL players get paid to play? ›

NAHL teams pay for all players' ice time (practices and games), as well as all travel costs incurred while traveling for games and tournaments, including meals and hotels.

You will be able to put yourself in the position of being drafted, so that is a good reason to go. Another good reason to go would be for self-evaluation to find out where you are as a hockey player compared to other kids in your age group. If you haven't attended an NAHL camp before, then this would be a good start.

Each player has access to skates, sticks, protective equipment, and training apparel at no cost. Free Housing. Housing costs covered by team through a network of billet homes in the local community. Each player is afforded their own private sleeping area, meals, laundry, and other family services.

What is a tender? A tender is a contract, of sorts, a player signs announcing his intentions to play for that particular NAHL team and that NAHL team only. Once a player signs a tender with an NAHL team, his playing rights belong to that team within the NAHL and he may not be recruited by any other NAHL team.

During the 2022-23 season, the NAHL had over 380 NCAA commitmented players with over 75% of those being NCAA Division I commitments. Additionally, 38% of all NCAA Division I freshmen played hockey in the NAHL.

Players who are drafted can be selected by teams in a different league and at a different level. For example, in the United States it is possible for players to be selected in both the NAHL and NCDC drafts. Many players who are property of NAHL teams are drafted in Phase II of the USHL draft each year.

One of the main differences between the USHL and NAHL is the level of play. The USHL is considered to be the top junior league in the country and is a Tier 1 league, while the NAHL is a Tier 2 league. This means that the level of play in the USHL is generally higher than in the NAHL.

Junior Hockey provides many opportunities for a player to improve and showcase their individual and team skills. The opportunities are provided through a schedule of highly competitive league games and participation in showcase and league tournaments including national tournaments.

The NAHL is the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier II Junior league boasting 32 teams from across North America. The NAHL prides itself on the social maturity and skill development of student-athletes ages 16-20 with aspirations of advancing to collegiate and/or professional hockey.

How much does an NAHL franchise cost? ›

“It's a giant opportunity for us and our community.” Expansion costs were not disclosed in a release, but NAHL teams can run $350,000 to $500,000, according to reports. The franchise, the NAHL's 24th team and first-ever in Maryland, is expected to announce a team name and staff in the weeks ahead.

A player who is involved in a fight and purposely removes any equipment other than his stick or gloves, or leaves any equipment other than his stick or gloves on the bench, shall be assessed an automatic game ejection/game misconduct penalty in addition to any other penalties incurred.

The estimate average salary for North American Hockey League (Nahl) employees is around $67,638 per year, or the hourly rate of North American Hockey League (Nahl) rate is $33. The highest earners in the top 75th percentile are paid over $76,972.

As of May 9, 2024, the average annual pay for a Junior Hockey in the United States is $52,462 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $25.22 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,008/week or $4,371/month.

Do semi pro hockey players get paid? Yes, but the amount of money you make varies depending on which league you're in and how good you are.