Introducing the MOTOR CITY ACES
A NEW ERA
In 2026, the Motor City Gamblers Organization will transition to Motor City Youth Development, marking an exciting new chapter for the program. As part of this evolution, we are proud to introduce our teams under a new identity: the Motor City Aces.
The Aces will build upon our longstanding commitment to player development while elevating our focus on national exposure and elite-level competition. This transition reflects our dedication to providing athletes with enhanced opportunities to grow, compete, and succeed at the highest levels of the game.
The NAPHL SHOW and NAPHL operate as two distinct showcase platforms, each providing valuable exposure opportunities. The NAPHL SHOW is a U.S.-based showcase league within the North American Hockey League system, featuring consistent scouting presence from both NAHL and NA3HL programs at every event. The NAPHL, by contrast, is a Canadian prep-style showcase league that hosts events across North America, from Utah to Quebec.
Through participation in both leagues, our teams will compete in more than 45 showcase games annually, providing significant exposure in front of junior and collegiate scouts.
Our Mission
We’re more than a hockey club—we’re a brotherhood. Our goal is to develop skilled athletes, strong leaders, and outstanding young men who excel on the ice, in the classroom, and in their communities.
Grit. Growth. Aces Hockey.