Interactive USHL Player Hometown Map 2026: See the Data
This interactive map shows the hometown of every player in the USHL for the 2025–2026 season. It gives a clear look at where talent comes from across the United States, Canada, and Europe. You can explore each location on the map to see how widespread the league’s development footprint has become. The data highlights the regions producing the most players and helps paint a picture of the league’s growing reach. If you want to see how many of these athletes eventually make it to the highest level, explore the NHL Player Hometown Map.
USHL Player Development Centers
The majority of USHL players come from the upper Midwest, especially Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin, along with well-established Canadian hockey provinces. These regions continue to serve as the backbone of the league’s development pipeline thanks to strong youth programs and competition. In recent years, more players have also emerged from non-traditional areas like California and Texas, showing how the USHL is helping expand the game’s national reach. To see a visual breakdown of where these players come from, view the USHL Player Hometown Infographic.
Where the 2025-26 USHL actually comes from
Counted from the map above: 379 players from 280 different hometowns, across 18 countries and 31 American states.
By country
- United States 286 players
- Canada 30 players
- Sweden 13 players
- Czechia 13 players
- Slovakia 10 players
- Finland 7 players
- Latvia 5 players
- Belarus 3 players
- Norway 2 players
- Switzerland 2 players
- Croatia 1 player
- Denmark 1 player
- France 1 player
- Germany 1 player
- Kazakhstan 1 player
- Russia 1 player
- Slovenia 1 player
- Ukraine 1 player
United States, by state
The 15 states producing the most USHL players, of 31 represented in total.
- Minnesota 79 players
- Illinois 30 players
- Michigan 26 players
- New York 21 players
- Pennsylvania 15 players
- Massachusetts 14 players
- California 13 players
- Wisconsin 12 players
- Connecticut 9 players
- North Dakota 8 players
- Florida 8 players
- New Jersey 7 players
- Texas 6 players
- Alaska 4 players
- Ohio 4 players
Player Development Resources
Looking to understand how players develop the skills that get them into leagues like the USHL? These resources are a great starting point.​