About

Our Mission

The Northwest Amateur Hockey League (NWAHL) is a 16U AA and 18U AA Tier 2 youth hockey league primarily located across the Northwest region of the United States. Our mission is to establish a highly competitive youth hockey league that minimizes the need for extensive travel, particularly flying, while fostering strong regional competition. We aim to create an environment that supports the growth of local teams in the 16U and 18U divisions, allowing them to compete at a high level without leaving the region for league play.

Our History

Jarett Goodkin at Sno-King Amateur Hockey Association in Kirkland, Washington, along with Justin Mitchell at Pacific Edge Hockey Association in Sherwood, Oregon, founded NWAHL during the 2023-2024 regular hockey season. The original five 18u AA teams were Sno-King Jr. Thunderbirds, Pacific Edge Hockey Association, North Idaho Knights, Idaho Jr. Steelheads, Tri-Cities Jr. Americans. The league has now expanded for the 2024-2025 hockey season to include 16u and 18u divisions. The 16u division has 9 teams divided into three conferences, and the 18u division has 7 teams divided into three conferences. The league expects further growth in the future.