698 tryout-based AA and AAA programs across the U.S. — commonly grouped together as "travel hockey."
"Travel hockey" isn't a single formal USA Hockey tier — it's the common umbrella term for the two tryout-based competitive tiers, AA and AAA, as opposed to recreational House League. Travel teams travel regionally (and for AAA, often nationally) for games and tournaments. This directory combines both tiers: 698 verified programs, filterable by state. To browse each tier separately, see our dedicated AAA and AA directories.
Travel hockey is the common name for competitive, tryout-based club hockey — combining USA Hockey's AA and AAA tiers — as distinct from recreational House League. Named regional travel leagues, like the Buckeye Travel Hockey League in Ohio or the Dallas Stars Travel Hockey League in Texas, organize AA/AAA-level competition within their regions. This page lists AA and AAA programs together; if you know which specific tier you're looking for, our AAA and AA directories let you browse each one on its own.
698 AA and AAA programs currently listed. Club listings are sourced from public business/contact data and updated periodically — contact a club directly to confirm current tryout schedules and league affiliation.
The common term for competitive, tryout-based youth hockey — combining USA Hockey's AA and AAA tiers — as opposed to recreational House League, which has no tryouts.
Not exactly — AAA is the top tier, while "travel hockey" is a broader umbrella that includes both AAA and AA. Both require tryouts and regional travel; AAA is generally the more competitive and higher-commitment of the two.
Use the state filter on this page to browse AA and AAA programs in your area, or check our dedicated AAA and AA directories if you already know which tier you're targeting.
Regional leagues like the Buckeye Travel Hockey League (Ohio) and Dallas Stars Travel Hockey League (Texas) organize AA/AAA-level competition within their areas — leagues and club affiliations vary significantly by region.