
Green Bay Gamblers’ President Jeff Mitchell Named USHL Executive of the Year
Jeff Mitchell’s stewardship of the Green Bay Gamblers earned him the league’s top executive honor, highlighting the team’s rise in performance and community engagement.
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Jeff Mitchell’s stewardship of the Green Bay Gamblers earned him the league’s top executive honor, highlighting the team’s rise in performance and community engagement.

The Green Bay Gamblers have been named the USHL Organization of the Year for the 2025‑26 season, recognizing their on‑ice achievements, financial growth, and charitable impact.

Owner and managing partner Lloyd Ney of the Sioux City Musketeers was honored with the Gasparini Award for his transformative leadership, financial stewardship, and innovative initiatives that have modernized the United States Hockey League.

The United States Hockey League will add six franchises in California and Arizona for the 2027‑28 season, aiming to grow youth participation and reduce travel burdens, with support from hockey icons.

The United States Hockey League plans to add six teams in California and Arizona beginning in October 2027, leveraging the expertise of Luc Robitaille, Joe Sakic and Teemu Selänne to deepen player development and broaden access to the sport.

The United States Hockey League announced its full schedule for the 2026‑27 season, celebrating 25 years of competition with a demanding roster of games, the debut of state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Chicago and Madison, and two major showcase events that will highlight top youth talent across North America.

The United States Hockey League is poised to broaden its reach into California, Arizona and Nevada, forging a new chapter in American junior hockey development.

Two of the most highly rated 2026 prospects are weighing college commitments while the USHL adds three western franchises, signaling a pivotal shift in North American hockey development.

The United States Hockey League is set to broaden its footprint, adding new franchises in Arizona, California and Nevada, a move endorsed by the National Hockey League and USA Hockey, to enhance junior hockey development and provide more opportunities for young players.

The United States Hockey League will host its 2026 High Performance Camp at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, offering advanced testing, cognitive assessments, and direct access to league leadership for top young prospects.