Hockey Blog
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USHL vs NAHL: Which Junior League Is Right for You?
USHL vs NAHL compared for 2026–27: level, cost, ages, drafts and tenders, and where players go next. Athletedom's data on 6,600+ player-seasons shows how the two leagues really connect to college hockey.
How to Play in the NAHL: Tryouts, Tenders, the Draft and the College Path
How to get into the North American Hockey League in 2026–27: what it costs, who is eligible, how tenders, the drafts and combines work, and where NAHL players go next, with Athletedom's own league data.
NCAA's New Age Rule for Hockey (2026): What It Means for Junior Players
Division I hockey now gives players five seasons in a five-year window that starts at enrollment or the fall after their 19th birthday. What changed, who it applies to, and how to plan your junior years.
How to Make a Hockey Player Resume (Free Template, 2026)
A free hockey player resume and CV template for college, junior and European clubs, with a filled example, stats by position and what to leave off.
How to Get Recruited in Hockey: 2026 Guide (College, Junior, Europe)
How hockey recruiting really works in 2026 — choosing a pathway, what coaches check first, when NCAA coaches can contact you, junior drafts and tenders, European transfers, and a step-by-step plan.
How to Email a Hockey Coach (10 Templates for 2026)
Copy-paste email templates for college, junior and European hockey coaches, plus subject lines, follow-ups and the NCAA contact rules for hockey.
How to Play Pro Hockey in Europe as a North American
What actually decides whether an American or Canadian gets signed in Europe — import slots, your passport, the ITC process, and how to tell a real pro contract from a semi-pro one.
How to Get a Hockey Agent (And If You Need One)
What hockey agents actually cost, when you need one, how to check if someone is legitimate, and why hockey has less agent regulation than football or basketball.
How to Get Scouted in Hockey: The 2026 Guide
How hockey scouting works in Europe — IIHF transfers, under-18 rules, try-outs, contract limits and the new NCAA Division I eligibility model, explained for 2026.
How European Players Get to the USHL: Imports, Drafts, Visas and the NCAA Path
A complete guide for European players and parents on reaching the USHL — import roster rules, how the USHL Draft works for Europeans, IIHF transfers, visas, and how the 2025 NCAA rule change reshaped the pathway.
How to Play in the USHL: The Complete Guide to Tryouts, Drafts, and the NCAA Path
A complete guide to playing in the United States Hockey League — tryouts, the Phase I & II Draft, tenders, NCAA commitments, and the pathway for European players.