The Mid-Atlantic Prep Hockey League (MAPHL) is a premier prep school hockey league featuring top independent and private school programs from across the Mid-Atlantic region. Known for its fast pace, high skill level, and college-prep development model, MAPHL hockey provides student-athletes with elite competition while maintaining a strong emphasis on academics and character.

MAPHL programs compete in a demanding conference structure that showcases some of the region’s most respected prep hockey teams. League play emphasizes speed, puck possession, advanced systems, and physical play, creating an environment that closely mirrors junior and collegiate hockey. MAPHL athletes routinely move on to junior leagues, NCAA programs, and leadership roles within their school communities.

The league’s prep-school model allows for structured development, consistent coaching philosophies, and competitive schedules that challenge teams throughout the regular season and into postseason play. Games are held at high-quality ice facilities across Maryland, Virginia, and the greater DMV region, giving players exposure in professional-style settings.

DMV Power Play, powered by Scholar Athletes Sports Network, delivers comprehensive coverage of MAPHL hockey throughout the season. From conference previews and featured matchups to game recaps, highlight packages, and player spotlights, DMV Power Play shines a light on the athletes and programs that define prep school hockey in the Mid-Atlantic. Our coverage connects families, alumni, coaches, and college recruiters to the stories shaping MAPHL competition.

As MAPHL hockey continues to grow in prestige and visibility, DMV Power Play serves as the digital home for league coverage—celebrating excellence, development, and the future of prep school hockey in the DMV and beyond.