Rochester Jr. Americans Granted Inactive Status for 2026-27 Season

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) announced today that the Rochester Jr. Americans have been granted inactive status by the NAHL Board of Governors for the 2026-27 season. As a result, the team will not participate in league competition during the upcoming season.

Inactive status indicates that the organization is pausing operations for one year but remains a member of the NAHL, with the opportunity to return when their inactive status concludes following the 2026-27 season.

Effective immediately, all veteran players previously rostered by the Rochester Jr. Americans are considered free agents and may be signed to a tender by another NAHL team. However, they are not eligible for selection in the 2026 NAHL Entry Draft. Similarly, all players tendered by the Rochester Jr. Americans for the 2026-27 season are now considered free agents and may either be signed to a tender by another NAHL team or selected in the 2026 Entry Draft.

“We’d like to thank the Jr. Americans organization, fans and partners for their support of the team, and are hopeful that the Jr. Americans can return when their inactive status concludes,” said NAHL Commissioner Mark Frankenfeld.