Here is the Inaugural Draft Order: Baltimore Bayhawks Utah Grizzlies Quebec Nordiques Houston Aeros Indianapolis Fuel San Diego Armada Hartford Whalers Austin Bats Cleveland Barons Hamilton Tigers Portland Rosebuds Atlanta Firebirds Kansas City Scouts Milwaukee Wildcats New Orleans Voodoo Saskatoon Blades

Dates: June 24–25, 2026 Event: First-Ever NAIHL Entry Draft Purpose: Build the inaugural player pool for the 2026–27 opening season This becomes one of the most important dates in league history.