The Western States Hockey League is a Junior A hockey league operated under the umbrella of the AAU and UHU Hockey. The competition and skill is unmatched at the Tier II level.
Rosters may have as many as twelve European players and an unlimited number of Canadian players. This concentration of “import” players raises the level of play.
The Western States Shootout is an annual college recruiting showcase held in December in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is attended by over 100 scouts from Tier II, Tier I and College Programs from around the United States. It is one of the premier recruiting events for college scouts in North America.