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The '''United States ice hockey structure''' is arguably the most complicated sporting structure in the world. It includes elements from traditional American scholastic ] and ] athletics, affiliated and independent ]s, academy teams of professional senior teams, and the unique "]" leagues. |
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== Minor Hockey == |
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{{main|Minor ice hockey}} |
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Minor hockey in the United States is played below the junior age level (16 years old). Players are classified by age, with each age group playing in its own league. The rules, especially as it relates to body contact, vary from class to class. Unlike most American sports, athletes participate as part of clubs as opposed to schools. |
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== Junior and Major Junior Hockey == |
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{{main|Junior ice hockey}} |
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== High School Hockey == |
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]s in some states compete in sanctioned ice hockey leagues, with the ] league most often cited as competition with Junior hockey. There are also leagues in ], ], ], ], ] (with teams in ]), and ]. These competitions are usually outside of the ], with Minnesota and New Jersey being notable exceptions. Other states are sanctioned directly by ]. Also, unlike most sports in ], some high school ice hockey organizations ] based on athletic performance. |
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== College Hockey == |
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{{main|College ice hockey}} |
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== Minor League Professional Hockey == |
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{{main|Minor league hockey#Minor professional}} |
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== Stanley Cup == |
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{{main|NHL}} |
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