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North American Hockey League [1975-2024] history and statistics

NAHL History

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The North American Hockey League is a U.S. Junior A hockey league that has operated from 1975 to 2024.

NAHL Seasons

Great Lakes Junior Hockey League
Year Teams Champion Runner-Up Result
1975-76 5 Teams
1976-77 5 Teams
1977-78 5 Teams
1978-79 6 Teams
1979-80 5 Teams
1980-81 3 Teams
1981-82 5 Teams
1982-83 5 Teams
1983-84 5 Teams
         
North American Hockey League
Year Teams Champion Runner-Up Result
1984-85 3 Teams
1985-86 4 Teams
1986-87 5 Teams
1987-88 6 Teams
1988-89 8 Teams
1989-90 8 Teams
1990-91 8 Teams
1991-92 8 Teams
1992-93 8 Teams
1993-94 10 Teams
1994-95 9 Teams
1995-96 8 Teams Springfield Jr. Blues Compuware Ambassadors (2-1)
1996-97 8 Teams Springfield Jr. Blues Compuware Ambassadors (2-1)
1997-98 9 Teams Compuware Ambassadors USNTDP Under-18 Team (2-0)
1998-99 9 Teams Compuware Ambassadors St. Louis Sting (3-0)
1999-00 11 Teams Danville Wings Texas Tornado (3-0)
2000-01 10 Teams Texas Tornado Soo Indians (3-1)
2001-02 11 Teams Compuware Ambassadors Pittsburgh Forge (2-0)
2002-03 11 Teams Pittsburgh Forge Texas Tornado (3-1)
2003-04 21 Teams Texas Tornado Bismarck Bobcats (1-0)
2004-05 19 Teams Texas Tornado Fargo-Moorhead Jets (1-0)
2005-06 20 Teams Texas Tornado Bozeman IceDogs (1-0)
2006-07 18 Teams St. Louis Bandits Mahoning Valley Phantoms (1-0)
2007-08 18 Teams St. Louis Bandits Mahoning Valley Phantoms (1-0)
2008-09 19 Teams St. Louis Bandits Wenatchee Wild (1-0)
2009-10 20 Teams Bismarck Bobcats Fairbanks Ice Dogs (1-0)
2010-11 26 Teams Fairbanks Ice Dogs Michigan Warriors (1-0)
2011-12 28 Teams Texas Tornado Port Huron Fighting Falcons (3-2)
2012-13 24 Teams Amarillo Bulls Wenatchee Wild (1-0)
2013-14 24 Teams Fairbanks Ice Dogs Austin Bruins (2-0)
2014-15 24 Teams Minnesota Wilderness Austin Bruins (2-0)
2015-16 22 Teams Fairbanks Ice Dogs Wichita Falls Wildcats (1-0)
2016-17 24 Teams Lone Star Brahmas Aston Rebels (1-0)
2017-18 23 Teams Shreveport Mudbugs Minot Minotauros (1-0)
2018-19 24 Teams Aberdeen Wings Fairbanks Ice Dogs (1-0)
2019-20 26 Teams
2020-21 23 Teams Shreveport Mudbugs Aberdeen Wings (1-0)
2021-22 29 Teams New Jersey Jr. Titans Anchorage Wolverines (1-0)
2022-23 29 Teams Oklahoma Warriors Austin Bruins (1-0)
2023-2431 Teams

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Cities in NAHL

Aberdeen, SD
Wings [2010-2024]
Albert Lea, MN
Thunder [2008-2010]
Albuquerque, NM
Alexandria, MN
Minnesota Blizzard [2003-2006]
Blizzard [2006-2012]
Alpena, MI
IceDiggers [2005-2010]
Amarillo, TX
Bulls [2010-2021]
Wranglers [2021-2024]
Anchorage, AK
Wolverines [2021-2024]
Ann Arbor, MI
Aston, PA
Rebels [2015-2017]
Austin, MN
Bruins [2010-2024]
Belton, TX
Billings, MT
Bulls [2003-2006]
Bismarck, ND
Bobcats [2003-2024]
Blaine, MN
NAHL At Large [2006-2007]
Bloomfield, MI
Jets [1987-1990]
Boardman, OH
Boston, MA
Northeast Generals [2016-2024]
Bozeman, MT
IceDogs [2003-2006]
Brookings, SD
Blizzard [2012-2019]
Buffalo, NY
Jr. Sabres [1983-1986]
Chicago, IL
Jets [1983-1984]
Cougars [1986-1987]
Patriots [1986-1987]
Young Americans [1987-1989]
Freeze [1997-2003]
Hitmen [2010-2012]
Chippewa Falls, WI
Chippewa Steel [2018-2024]
Cleveland, OH
Barons [1976-1979]
Barons [1993-2006]
Cloquet, MN
Connellsville, PA
Keystone Ice Miners [2014-2015]
Corpus Christi, TX
IceRays [2010-2024]
Danbury, CT
Jr. Hat Tricks [2020-2024]
Danville, IL
Wings [1994-2003]
Dawson Creek, BC
Rage [2010-2012]
Dayton, OH
Gems [2003-2004]
Dearborn, MI
Magic [1990-1991]
Dearborn Heights, MI
Michigan Nationals [1991-1996]
Detroit, MI
Junior Wings [1975-1983]
Little Caesars [1975-1976]
Junior Wings [1987-1992]
Compuware [2000-2003]
Motor City Machine [2008-2009]
Eagle River, WI
Wisconsin Windigo [2022-2024]
Ecorse, MI
Paddock Pool Saints [1975-1984]
El Paso, TX
Rhinos [2021-2024]
Fairbanks, AK
Ice Dogs [2003-2024]
Fargo, ND
Fargo-Moorhead Jets [2003-2008]
Fernie, BC
Ghostriders [2003-2004]
Flint, MI
Michigan Warriors [2010-2015]
Fraser, MI
Highlanders [1976-1980]
Flags [1981-1984]
Detroit Falcons [1986-1987]
Detroit Freeze [1992-1997]
Fresno, CA
Monsters [2010-2013]
Frisco, TX
Texas Tornado [2009-2013]
Gaylord, MI
Grizzlies [1995-1996]
Grizzlies [1996-1998]
Grand Rapids, MI
Bearcats [1998-1999]
Rockets [1999-2000]
Greeley, CO
Colorado Grit [2023-2024]
Helena, MT
Bighorns [2003-2006]
Hooksett, NH
Indianapolis, IN
Jr. Ice [1989-1995]
Jamestown, NY
Ironmen [2011-2013]
Rebels [2018-2022]
Janesville, WI
Jets [2009-2024]
Johnstown, PA
Tomahawks [2012-2024]
Kalamazoo, MI
Jr. Wings [1989-1994]
Jr. K Wings [2011-2013]
Lakeland, MI
Jets [1990-1995]
Lansing, MI
Lewiston, ME
Maine Nordiques [2019-2024]
Marquette, MI
Rangers [2006-2010]
Mason City, IA
North Iowa Outlaws [2005-2010]
North Iowa Bulls [2021-2024]
McAllen, TX
Melvindale, MI
Lakers [1982-1983]
C & H Piping [1988-1989]
Blades [1989-1990]
Middletown Township, NJ
Minot, ND
Minotauros [2011-2024]
North Richland H, TX
Texas Tornado [1999-2008]
Oak Park, MI
Compuware [1984-1992]
Oakland, MI
Chiefs [1975-1976]
Odenton, MD
Odessa, TX
Jackalopes [2011-2024]
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma Warriors [2022-2024]
Onalaska, WI
Coulee Region Chill [2010-2018]
Owatonna, MN
Express [2008-2011]
Palmer, AK
Alaska Avalanche [2006-2012]
Paramount, CA
Lytes Rustlers [1990-1991]
Philadelphia, PA
Rebels [2017-2018]
Rebels [2022-2024]
Pittsburgh, PA
Forge [2001-2003]
Plymouth, MI
Hennessey Engineers [1985-1987]
Port Huron, MI
Fogcutters [1975-1976]
Fighting Falcons [2010-2014]
Redford, MI
Royals [1978-1984]
Royals [1987-1989]
NACE [1989-1990]
Richfield, MN
Minnesota Magicians [2013-2022]
Richland Hills, TX
Lone Star Cavalry [2003-2004]
Lone Star Brahmas [2013-2024]
Rio Rancho, NM
New Mexico Mustangs [2010-2012]
Rochester, NY
Junior Americans [1999-2000]
Jr. Americans [2023-2024]
Saginaw, MI
Gears [1991-1995]
Gears [1995-1996]
Santa Fe, NM
Roadrunners [2004-2007]
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Soo Indians [1995-2005]
Soo Eagles [2012-2015]
Shreveport, LA
Mudbugs [2016-2024]
Soldotna, AK
Springfield, IL
Jr. Blues [1993-2024]
Springfield, MO
Spirit [2001-2005]
St. Clair Shores, MI
Data Vision Falcons [1983-1986]
St. Cloud, MN
Blizzard [2019-2020]
Norsemen [2020-2024]
St. Louis, MO
Sting [1996-2001]
Bandits [2006-2012]
Texarkana, TX
Bandits [2003-2006]
Toledo, OH
IceDiggers [2003-2005]
Topeka, KS
Roadrunners [2007-2018]
Pilots [2018-2020]
Traverse City, MI
North Stars [2005-2012]
Wasilla, AK
Spirit [2005-2006]
Alaska Avalanche [2006-2012]
Waterford, MI
Lakers [1981-1982]
Wayne, MI
Chiefs [1976-1980]
Wenatchee, WA
Wild [2008-2013]
Wild [2013-2015]
West Seneca, NY
Niagara Scenic [1987-1994]
Wichita Falls, TX
Rustlers [2003-2004]
Wildcats [2004-2017]
Warriors [2020-2022]
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Youngstown, OH
Phantoms [2003-2005]

NAHL Yearly Team Attendance

2016-17
2011-12
2006-07
2001-02
2021-22
2015-16
2010-11
2005-06
2000-01
2019-20
2014-15
2009-10
2004-05
1999-00
2018-19
2013-14
2008-09
2003-04
1998-99
2017-18
2012-13
2007-08
2002-03
1997-98