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Understanding Girls Hockey Levels
The best youth hockey in the USA is Tier I (AAA). Where can you find the best girls hockey on the South Shore? That's up for debate ...
Club Leagues vs. Town Leagues:
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For the last decade+ club leagues and town leagues have battled to attract players.
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With club hockey, parents tend to pay more, and kids tend to skate more - which often pays dividends in player development.
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Many kids have left town for club, resulting in town team rosters experiencing a sometimes dramatic range of skill.
New England Girls Hockey League (NEGHL) vs. Boston Hockey League (BHL/E9):
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For girls-only leagues, options are the NEGHL and the E9. The NEGHL tends to grab more players but, again, answering "which league is better" will come down to who you ask.
National |
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Tier I / AAA (Highest Level) |
Tier II / AA |
Tier II / A |
Tier II / B |
Tier III |
Tier IV (Lowest Level) |
Town Leagues |
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A (Highest Level) |
B |
B2 |
C (Lowest Level) |
New England Girls Hockey League (Club) |
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National (Highest Level):
Upper > Lower > Hybrid |
American:
Upper > Middle > Lower |
Liberty (Lowest Level):
Upper > Lower |
South Shore NEGHL Clubs: Bay State Breakers, Boston Jr. Terriers, Northeast Generals |
Elite 9 Girls (Club) |
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North (Highest Level) |
South (Highest Level) |
South Shore E9 Girls Clubs: Boston Advantage, Winter Club, New England Knights, Lovell Academy |