2019 NAHL Draft just one week away
May 28, 2019
The 2019 NAHL Draft is just one week away and will take place on Tuesday, June 4th at 1pm (central) and will be conducted online at nahl.com
Fans and players will be able to follow the draft one of three ways:
1) Follow online at nahldraft.com
2) Follow each selection on twitter at: @NAHLHockey
3) Listen to a free live broadcast of the draft on HockeyTV
Here are some important reminders and informational bits about the draft as it approaches:
2019 NAHL Entry Draft Order (minus any traded picks):
1. Maine Nordiques
2. New Mexico Ice Wolves
3. Brookings Blizzard
4. Maryland Black Bears
5. Chippewa Steel
6. Odessa Jackalopes
7. Kenai River Brown Bears
8. Topeka Pilots
9. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights
10. Minnesota Wilderness
11. Northeast Generals
12. Corpus Christi IceRays
13. Janesville Jets
14. New Jersey Titans
15. Shreveport Mudbugs
16. Lone Star Brahmas
17. Austin Bruins
18. Springfield Jr. Blues
19. Bismarck Bobcats
20. Minnesota Magicians
21. Minot Minotauros
22. Jamestown Rebels
23. Fairbanks Ice Dogs
24. Aberdeen Wings
25. Amarillo Bulls
26. Johnstown Tomahawks
Who is eligible for the NAHL Entry Draft?
Amateur players less than 21 years of age on December 31, 2019 who are not listed on an NAHL team roster or are listed on an NAHL team roster but played less than (10) NAHL regular season and/or playoff games during the 2018-19 season and did not accept a tender from an NAHL team prior to the 2019 NAHL Entry Draft are eligible for selection in the draft.
Does a player have to register for the draft?
No. If you are eligible for the draft, each team will draft individual players largely based upon scouting throughout the season and in pre-draft tryout camps based upon a team's needs.
How many players can each team select in the NAHL Entry Draft?
The number of players each team is able to draft varies on that team's current roster (protected list) minus the number 30. Each team's roster is comprised of veteran players and signed tenders only. For example, if a team has 15 veterans rostered and 8 tenders (23 total), that team is allowed seven (7) draft picks.
Do prospective NAHL players have to register for the NAHL Entry Draft?
No, there is no registration process to be eligible for the NAHL Entry Draft. It is largely based on a team's scouting and camps throughout the 2018-19 season.
Are drafted players eligible to try out for other NAHL teams?
Unless agreed upon in writing by the two NAHL teams, tendered or drafted players are not eligible to try out for other NAHL teams.
Are drafted players eligible to try out for teams in other junior leagues?
Yes, all tendered and drafted players are eligible to try out for any team in any league other than the NAHL in the U.S. and Canada.
Will the results of the NAHL Entry Draft be posted on NAHL.com?
Yes, the results of the NAHL Entry Draft will be posted on NAHLDraft.com in alphabetical order in its entirety upon completion.
Will the NAHL Entry Draft be broadcast?
Yes, the NAHL Entry Draft is scheduled to be broadcast with FREE live round-by-round coverage on HockeyTV, official broadcast partner of the NAHL. Hosts will be Alex Kyrias and Vinnie Pericelli.
Will all NAHL tenders signings be posted on NAHL.com?
No, all tender signings will not be posted on NAHL.com. NAHL teams may make their tender signings public, but are not required to do so. Tender signings for the NA3HL and NAPHL are public.
What if a prospective player is not drafted, but is still interested in playing the NAHL?
Players not drafted but who still want to play in the NAHL are encouraged to attend individual team's open tryout camps. NAHL tryout camp information
Additional Notes:
All NAHL rosters must be reduced to 25 players by September 1.
