This data is pretty simple -- here are the top 20 teams/programs for direct advancement of freshmen from the 2020-21 season to 2021-22 NCAA Division I rosters.
Of note is longtime Junior head coach Scott Langer, who last year pumped 10 players into Division I from Aberdeen of the North American Hockey League, is now with the Fargo Force, who ranked No. 2 last year with 14.
With USHL, and to some extent the better NAHL teams, there is an ebb and flow to these numbers each season. One would expect Fargo and Sioux City, for example, to drop off in 2021-22 as they'll likely have more USHL rookies who will play two years before matriculating. They essentially emptied the cupboard of players last year and are somewhat rebuilding their roster. Having said that, Fargo ranked No. 2 last year with 13 advancements and Aberdeen was the highest-ranked NAHL team with 9. Logic and data don't always line up.
The USNTDP once again leads the way, as it should given the mission and goal of that program. The Junior Hockey Hub does not include USNTDP data with the USHL because it does not possess a franchise to that league. The NTDP is a scheduling partner with the USHL and NAHL, therefore treated as its own entity in terms of advancement.
Below is the Top 20 for 2021-22:
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