Combine Divisions

• Futures Division: Players eligible 2009-11 birth years. This combine is focused on players who are entering the NCDC Phase 1 Draft Eligibility or may be a year or two away and are looking to learn more about Junior Hockey and the USPHL.
• Junior Division: Players eligible for junior hockey (2005-2009 birth years). The junior combine is your best way to play in front of USPHL coaches from the NCDC, Premier, and Elite Divisions.
• Ages are based on the 2026/27 Season age requirements.

2009 Birth Year Players: Choose between Futures or Juniors Divisions, depending on readiness and goals.

Players are welcome to register for multiple Combine events to maximize exposure.

What to Expect:

• Information: The USPHL will host seminars to introduce the USPHL Pathway to College Hockey and give parents a chance to speak with team and league representatives.
• Competition: Compete in a four-game guarantee against age-appropriate competition with the chance to showcase your skills from coaches from all USPHL-affiliated leagues, including coaches on the bench from the NCDC and Premier Divisions.
• Scouting and Feedback: Combines include recruiting by coaches and scouts from the NCDC, Premier, and Elite Divisions of the USPHL. Players receive immediate feedback from coaches and the chance to be scouted for the NCDC Entry Draft on May 15, 2027.
• Schedule: Detailed schedules will be sent to registrants closer to each event, but expect a Friday evening game starting after 3 p.m.; two games on Saturday, plus a USPHL/NCDC Information Seminar; and one game on Sunday, with all games concluding by 2 p.m. that day
• Player Perks: Every participant gets a jersey, a USPHL gift, and a water bottle.
• Stay to Play: Non-local players (75 miles or more) must stay in event hotels.

The USPHL Advantage

• Player Advancement: In 2023-24, the NCDC sent 72 players to NCAA Division I and over 200 to collegiate Hockey programs overall. Across the league, over 600 players moved on to college Hockey.
• Development Focus: The USPHL’s multi-tiered system provides tailored growth opportunities, with pathways from the USPHL Elite to NCDC Tier II and beyond.

Combine Dates And Locations (Including Registration Page Links)

New Jersey Combine

📅 March 19-21, 2027

📍 Ice Vault, Wayne, NJ

Held in conjunction with the 2025 USPHL Premier and Elite Nationals

New Jersey Futures 

New Jersey Juniors 

 

Detroit Combine

📅 April 2-4, 2027

📍 Hazel Park Ice Arena, Hazel Park, MI

Detroit Futures Registration

Detroit Juniors Registration

 

Southern California Combine

📅 April 9-11, 2027

📍 Iceoplex Simi Valley, Simi Valley, CA

Southern California Futures Registration

Southern California Juniors Registration

 

Boston Combine

📅 April 30 – May 2, 2027

📍 Foxboro Sports Center, Foxboro, MA

Boston Futures Registration

Boston Juniors Registration

 

Chicago Combine

📅 May 7-9, 2027

📍 Seven Bridges Ice Arena, Woodridge, IL

Chicago Futures Registration

Chicago Juniors Registration 

 

📢 Registration is Open Now!

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your hockey career with the USPHL. Click the registration links to secure your spot at one or more of these can’t-miss events!