The '26-27 season is just weeks away! I've got breakdowns of all 13 major conferences, leagues and associations around the state of Michigan. We start with a closer look into the Mid-Michigan Hockey Conference, the Southeastern Conference, the South Central Hockey League and the Macomb Activities Conference. I've got players to watch, newcomers to look out for, championship predictions and complete standings projections.

Plus, USA Hockey announced its field of teams for the inaugural season of the Development League. I give you my reactions to the four AAA organizations from Michigan invited to join.

MMHC: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-mid-michigan-hockey-conference-preview/

SEC: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-southeastern-conference-preview/

SCHL: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-south-central-hockey-league-preview/

MAC: https://peteyspicks.com/2026-27-macomb-activities-conference-preview/

0:00 Intro2:03 Mid-Michigan Hockey Conference Preview10:05 Southeastern Conference Preview17:19 South Central Hockey League Preview23:30 Macomb Activities Conference Preview29:57 Michigan AAA teams invited to USA Hockey's DL39:00 Outro

The 2026 MHA Showcase made history of its own, with the most diverse field of prospects its ever seen. I was on the bench for all three age groups — the 18s, 16s and 15s — and give my thoughts on some of the standouts from showcase. Plus, I unveil my Top 10 Programs of the past 10 years in Michigan high school hockey.Website: https://peteyspicks.com/

After a three-year hiatus, I'm getting back into the coaching circles with Michigan Hockey Advancement (MHA), looking to develop and prepare the next wave of high school hockey prospects in preparation for their respective winter seasons. Also, the 2026 North American Hockey League (NAHL) Draft was last week, and I've got a full breakdown of the numbers as it relates to Michigan amateur hockey.MHA Tryouts: https://tinyurl.com/3ed5am8a