NHL Jobs

Working in the NHL: early-career hiring and how to break in

There are 458 open NHL roles across 32 organizations.

Hockey runs leaner analytics departments than baseball or basketball, but that gap is closing fast, and the NHL is now one of the best leagues for early-career hiring. It carries one of the highest internship volumes in pro sports at any given time, which makes it a strong league to target if you are trying to break in.

Most openings are on the business and arena side: ticket sales and membership, partnership activation, marketing, communications, game presentation, and event operations, since many clubs also run their venues and host concerts and other events. Hockey operations and analytics roles (video, data, player evaluation) exist but are fewer and more competitive, and a video or hockey-ops internship is often the first rung.

What teams look for early is reliability, a real work ethic, and a willingness to start in sales, service, or game-day operations and earn the next step. Several franchises share ownership with an NBA or MLS club, so one role can open a wider portfolio. Apply through each team's careers page, and watch the spring and summer windows when internship cohorts and seasonal roles open.

Frequently asked questions

What jobs do NHL teams hire for?

Most openings are on the business and arena side - ticket sales and membership, partnership activation, marketing, communications, game presentation, and event operations, since many clubs run their own venues. Hockey operations and analytics roles exist but are fewer and more competitive.

Is the NHL a good league for entry-level jobs?

Yes - the NHL carries one of the highest internship volumes in pro sports at any given time, so it's a strong league to target if you're breaking in. Watch the spring and summer hiring windows.

What do NHL teams look for in early-career hires?

Reliability, a real work ethic, and a willingness to start in sales, service, or game-day operations and earn the next step.