Wisconsin AAA Hockey Teams

From the peewee to the collegiate level, the state of Wisconsin has long been a hotbed of ice hockey in the United States. The state is home to the Wisconsin Badgers, a Division I team that competes in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. One of the most competitive youth levels of hockey is AAA, and there are several elite AAA youth hockey teams operating in the Badger State.

  1. Northeast Wisconsin Jr. Gamblers

    • The Northeast Wisconsin Jr. Gamblers are a Tier 1 AAA hockey team in northeastern Wisconsin that plays at various levels, up to midget major (under 18). The elite hockey program is highly selective, and even houses out-of-town players with host families through the organization's housing program. The teams travel extensively throughout the state, and also compete at the national level. The program is associated with the junior-level Green Bay Gamblers, and players train with the junior-level players on that team. The program began in 2001, when it consisted of only one bantam-level hockey team.

    Milwaukee Jr. Admirals

    • The Milwaukee Jr. Admirals are an AAA hockey program that is based out of the Pettit National Ice Center, which is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The program is the only AAA youth hockey program in the Milwaukee area and in southeastern Michigan. The program offers several developmental teams, all the way up to midget major, and also offers both spring and summer programs in addition to the traditional fall and winter programs. The Admirals are a non-profit organization and rely on sponsorship from corporations and participant families to operate.

    Madison Capitols

    • The Madison Capitols are a AAA youth hockey program based out of Madison, Wisconsin, the state capital. It is an historic program, because their 1977-78 bantam team (ages 13-14) was the first Tier I team in the state. They operate various levels of developmental hockey, including up to midget major, where they are coached by a former American Olympian, Bob Suter. The Capitols also operate a girl's hockey program, Madison Capitols Girls Hockey, which is considered the first girl's hockey club in Wisconsin.

    Blue Devils

    • The Blue Devils AAA youth hockey organization operates on various developmental levels, including the top level, midget major, and even operates several girl's teams for ages 16 and younger and for ages 14 and younger. Based out of western Wisconsin, the organization is a summer hockey league program, and operates from March through June each year. The program will be entering its tenth year in 2011, and holds practices at the Tomah Youth Hockey Rink, in Tomah, Wisconsin.