USA Hockey's Development League impact on Michigan

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of USA Hockey's new Development League on Michigan youth hockey and reviews the 2026 CCM NIt.

Earlier this year, USA Hockey announced the launch of its 32-team Development League set to begin in '27-28. I take a look at what it could mean for Michigan youth hockey specifically, and the trickle down effect it may have on our AAA teams as well as high school hockey. Plus, we recap action from the 2026 CCM NIt and highlight standouts from Team Michigan's three squads.Want more from the pod? Check out https://peteyspicks.com/

People in this episode

Host: Craig Peterson

Topics covered

• USA Hockey
• Development League
• Michigan youth hockey
• AAA teams
• high school hockey
• 2026 CCM NIt
• Team Michigan

Keywords

• USA Hockey
• Development League
• Michigan
• youth hockey
• AAA teams
• high school hockey
• 2026 CCM NIt

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USA Hockey, Team Michigan

Places: Michigan

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