Even if a player meets a Tier requirement it DOES NOT mean that they will automatically ‘FHIT’ into that tier. Our staff is constantly evaluating players and striving to place each individual into a level that will aid in their own progression and skill development!
| Pro | Professional, DI player, DI Commit, D3 player, NHL draft pick |
| Prep | Senior advancing post HS, USHL/NAHL draft pick, USHL futures pick (with intent to leave early) |
| College | Elite 1, 15 festival, 2nd year varsity player, Top two line varsity player |
| Junior | Limited varsity experience |
| HS | No varsity experience, Entering into HS with expectations of playing varsity |
| T1 | Entering into 2nd year of Bantam hockey** |
| T2 | Entering into 1st year of Bantam hockey** |
| T3 | Going to be a Peewee for the upcoming season** |
**Player must have played on an “A” level within the previous two seasons**