By NA3HL
February 9, 2026
The 2026 North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) Top Prospects Tournament is one week away, set to take place February 16-17, 2026, at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. Fans and scouts alike are gearing up to watch the best uncommitted talent in the league as four teams, made up of the top 80 NA3HL players, battle it out for recognition and opportunity.
The NA3HL standings froze following games on Sunday, January 18, with team seeding determined by win percentage within each division. The number of players each NA3HL team sends to the tournament is directly tied to those standings, ensuring the most competitive roster possible.
Each Top Prospects team will feature a 20-player roster, including 12 forwards, 6 defensemen, and 2 goalies, with all players nominated by their head coaches. The official rosters have been announced:
Coaching Staff:
- Team Black: Todd Sanden (Minnesota Moose)
- Team Gold: Michael Rooney (Texas Brahmas) & Alec Sherman (El Paso Rhinos)
- Team Red: Jason Woods (West Bend Power)
- Team White: JJ Santagata (Sheridan Hawks) & Anthony Carlier (Buzz)
View full rosters:
2026 NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament Schedule (Eastern Time, subject to change):
Monday, February 16
➜ 10:00 AM – Black vs. Gold
➜ 11:30 AM – Red vs. White
Tuesday, February 17
➜ 10:30 AM – Gold vs. Red
➜ 12:45 PM – White vs. Black
The NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament highlights the league’s strong partnership and development pathway with the NAHL. No other Tier III junior league has produced more players who advance to the NAHL than the NA3HL. Thanks to the NAHL’s resources for player development and exposure, including this annual showcase, players gain valuable opportunities to develop both on and off the ice while being scouted at the junior, college, and professional levels.
As always, the NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament will run in conjunction with the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, giving fans and scouts a two-day glimpse at the best young talent in junior hockey. The excitement is building, and with less than a week to go, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
For more information on the event, click here.
Story Courtesy: North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL): Hype Builds as 2026 NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament Approaches (February 9, 2026)