Mid America High School Hockey League  

MAHSHL

The Mid America High School Hockey League (MAHSHL) is a USA Hockey–sanctioned high school club league serving players across Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Teams are organized by school districts or regions rather than individual schools, creating stronger programs and a unified structure for high school–aged athletes to compete at both Varsity and Junior Varsity levels.

Formed in the 2009–2010 season after the Kansas City Metro Area High School Hockey League ended, the MAHSHL filled an important gap for players outside the St. Louis area. Today, the league includes programs from Kansas City, St. Joseph, Mid-Missouri, Oklahoma City, Springfield, Tulsa, Wichita, and Northwest Arkansas (Springdale). The season runs from late October through February, featuring a preseason jamboree, regular-season play, and playoffs.

With its regional model and organized structure, the MAHSHL has become a key driver of high school hockey in the Midwest, offering players a competitive environment and helping grow the sport across multiple states.

Ages

Players in the MAHSHL must be high school–aged (generally 14–18), aligning with USA Hockey’s 16U and 18U classifications. Eligible players must be enrolled in high school. All players must register with USA Hockey and play for their assigned district or regional team.

When

The MAHSHL season runs from late October through mid-February. It begins with a preseason jamboree in late October, followed by the regular season from early November through early February, and concludes with playoffs and finals in mid-February.

Where

The MAHSHL plays across a regional footprint, with home rinks and arenas located in key hockey communities throughout Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Games are hosted primarily at:

  • AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk – Overland Park, Kansas
  • Independence Community Ice and Cable Dahmer Arena - Independence MO
  • Kansas City Ice Center – Shawnee, Kansas
  • Line Creek Community Center – Kansas City, Missouri
  • Bode Ice Rink - St Joseph MO
  • Oilers Ice Center – Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Brightspeed Ice Park – Springfield, Missouri
  • The Jones Center – Springdale, Arkansas (Northwest Arkansas)
  • Wichita Ice Rink - Wichita KS

These venues serve as home rinks for their respective regional teams and also host league jamborees, regular season games, and playoff events.

Games

In the MAHSHL, both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams typically play a 22 regular season games.

In addition to regular season play, teams also participate in the preseason jamboree in late October, and qualifying teams advance to playoffs and finals in mid-February, which can add several more games to the season.

2025-2026 MAHSHL

2025-2026 MAHSHL

Jamboree Dates: October 25-26, 2025 at Brightspeed Park Ice Arena in Springfield MO

Regular Season Dates & Games:

Playoffs:

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