USA Hockey is launching a new Development League in 2027–28 — but what could it mean for the 90% of youth hockey players competing at the A, B and C levels? This week, Drew and Jared wade into the conversation. USA Hockey says the new Development League w

2 Many Men On The Mic · Aug 20, 2026 · 48m · transcript

USA Hockey's new Development League is coming in 2027–28, with 32 programs, 15U and 17U teams and an emphasis on development, training and creating additional pathways toward junior and college hockey.

But Drew and Jared want to look at it from a different perspective: What could it mean for the 90% of youth hockey players competing at the A, B and C levels?

Could fewer games and a greater emphasis on development eventually trickle down throughout youth hockey? Could it reduce some of the pressure to chase letters, tournaments and exposure at younger ages? Or are we simply creating another…