Player caliber
What calibers are used in the LFA?
Here is a table that can help you better understand the calibers used in the LFA. This table is for guidance only; some players who played at a high level in their youth, for example, are no longer considered elite players.
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A (Former Pros)
Player who has played in the NHL, AHL or other top-caliber professional leagues.
B+ (Semi Pro)
Players who have played in a league such as the ECHL, LNAH, NCAA and equivalent.
B- (Junior Major)
Players who have played in the QMJHL, CHL or a league of similar level.
C+ (Junior AAA)
Players who have played Junior AAA (Junior A in Ontario), Senior AAA or College hockey.
C- (Junior AA)
D+ (Very Strong Double Letter)
D (Strong Double Letter)
Players who have played in good level minor hockey (double letter) and who have good vision of the game and physical fitness allowing them to play fast hockey.
D- (CC-A)
Players who have played the majority of their minor hockey at a medium competitive level (CC-A), and who have sufficient vision of the game, good physical fitness and can follow the game without difficulty.
E (Advanced Recreational)
Recreational players who are familiar with the intricacies of hockey, have played before, but no longer possess their former physical abilities. It’s a recreational level where players who are too strong cannot play, except in exceptional circumstances approved by the administration.
E- (Recreational Beginner)
Players who have never played organized hockey, who are beginners, or who have a vision of the game and physical fitness well below average.
