The right hockey showcase can be a game-changer, offering elite exposure to top coaches and scouts. Our rankings focus on what truly matters—who’s watching, the level of competition, and quality ice time. Some even offer live streaming for added visibility. Perks and pricing are secondary; the real question is, which showcase gives you the best shot at advancing? Let’s break it down!
Metrics
- # of coaches in attendance, size, & ice time.
- Bonus: If there is a diversity of leagues and if they have live streaming for more coaches to watch.
- Price is not a major factor.
- Extra bells & whistles are nice, but are not essential and do not factor in the decision making process of these rankings.
10. Elite Hockey Prep Camp | May 15-19 in Scarborough, ON
- Age Groups: 2005-07 & 2008-09
- Price: $595 CAD
- #of Coaches/Scouts: 20+ Coaches (mainly D1, some D3 & U Sports)
- Size & Ice Time: 100+ players with 4 games
- AHA Opinion:
- Pros: Good NCAA DI & other college exposure, smaller showcase, and lots of ice time.
- Cons: Not much Jr./Prep exposure and organizational issues including one event that didn’t run last year but should run smoothly this year.
9. Apex Sports Camp | May 16-19 in Montréal, QC
- Age Groups: 2010-2015
- Price: $460 CAD (with lunch), $410 CAD (with no lunch)
- #of Coaches/Scouts: 14 DI Coaches & a few DIII coaches
- Size & Ice Time: 3 games with 2 hours of practice time and 2 additional hours for goalies.
- AHA Opinion:
- Has been around for a while and used to be a great but has gone down in quality in last few years.
- Very narrow focus on college coaches, no junior or prep coaches in attendance.
8. Western Elite Hockey Showcase |
May 16-18 in Calgary, AB/May 23-25 in Edmonton, AB
- Age Groups:
- Junior: 2005-2006
- U18: 2007-2009
- U15: 2010-2012
- Price:
- Early Bird: $315 CAD for skater & $365CAD for goalie
- Regular: $415 CAD
- #of Coaches/Scouts: 90+ Junior A & B coaches in attendance
- Size & Ice Time: 4 games with goalie session as well. No clear stats on website regarding # of players in attendance.
- AHA Opinion:
- ◦ Decent event, well run, good junior exposure, but not much college exposure.
7. Elite Edge Hockey Showcase | May 27-30 in Nashville, TN
- Age Groups: 2005-2011 (Has a Junior and Prospects division)
- Price: $595 USD/Player – $695 USD/Goalie
- #of Coaches/Scouts: 40+ coaches from professional, college, junior, and AAA programs.
- Size & Ice Time: 200+ players with 4 games and more than 10 hours of ice time in game and practices.
- AHA Opinion:
- Pros: Good diversity of coaches and good competition as per sources.
- Cons: Larger event with coach to player ratio quite small, so it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle.
6. CCM Showcases
May 2-4 in Virginia Beach, VA/May 23-25 in Denver, CO/June 6-8 in Nashville, TN/June 27-20 in Salt Lake City, UT
- Age Groups: 2005-2010
- Price: $575 USD
- #of Coaches/Scouts: 125+ coaches & scouts from all levels of hockey (quite accurate as per sources).
- Size & Ice Time: 500+ players (huge showcase) with 4 games guaranteed, including an All-Star game and goalie training.
- AHA Opinion:
- Pros: Well organized andhas good exposure at all levels.
- Cons: Huge event where you’ll likely get lost in the shuffle compared to other higher ranked events.
5. Andrews International Hockey Showcase
Jun 16-19/26-29/28-Jul 1 in Charlottetown, PEI
- Age Groups:
- ◦ Jun 16-19: 2008-2010
- Jun 26-29: 2011-2012
- Jun 28-Jul 1: 2013-2014
- Price: $549 CDN
- #of Coaches/Scouts: No number listed online, however, NHL, U Sports, NCAA DI, QMJHL, Junior A, and Prep Programs are said to attend.
- Size & Ice Time: 100+ players with 5×75 minute games and 3×75 min skills sessions including an off-ice combine testing.
- • AHA Opinion:
- Well-organized, competitive, and professionally ran.
- Good exposure at all levels, not too big, and good advancement rate as per sources.
- Con: Number of coaches not listed on website and difficult location to attract lots of NCAA coaches.
4. Salt City Prospects Camp
May 16-18 in Reading, PA/Jun 6-8 in Erie, PA/Jun 13-15 in Syracuse, NY/Jun 20-22 in Worcester, MA/Jun 27-29 in Reisterstown, MD/Jul 1 & Jul 28: Goalie Camp x2 in Syracuse, NY/Jul 11 in Syracuse, NY/Jul 25 in Saratoga, NY
- Age Groups: 2005-2008
- Price: $460-560 USD (depending on event)
- #of Coaches/Scouts: 12-20 NCAA coaches per camp, with about 10-15 additional junior & prep coaches scouting.
- Size & Ice Time:
- Very small camps with lots of 1-on-1 time with coaches.
- 3 games, 3 practices. 42 players total. (Reading, Erie, Reisterstown)
- 4 games, 3 practices. 60 players total. (Syracuse x2, Worcester, Saratoga)
- 24 goalies at the goalie camps. All ages. 4 Coaches. 5.5 hours of work.
- AHA Opinion:
- Great smaller camps to attend with lots of 1-on-1 time with coaches.
- Focused on college exposure but decent junior & prep exposure as well.
3. AHA Showcases | May 23-25 at Merrimack MA/Jul 25-26 at UNH, NH
- Age Groups: 2005-2007 & 2008-2011
- Price: $599 USD ($525 USD early bird)
- #of Coaches/Scouts: 60+ coaches/scouts from NCAA DI, DIII, Major Junior, Tier II & III Junior, & Prep at each event.
- Size & Ice Time:
- 120-140 players at each showcase with 3 games, 1 on-ice skills session, and 1 off-ice combine.
- AHA Opinion:
- Biased pros: Solid exposure at all levels, small, lots of ice time, and well-organized.
- Cons: Younger 4th Annual set of showcases this yearwith less track record compared to top choices.
2. Global Hockey Camps
May 9-11 in Vancouver, BC/May 30-Jun 1 in Chicago, IL/Jun 16-19 in Las Vegas, NV
- Age groups: 2005-2009 & 2010-2011
- Price: $445 USD – Vancouver/ $535 USD – Chicago & Las Vegas
- # Coaches/Scouts: 240+ coaches & scouts from all levels of hockey (as per website, reality is a bit less).
- Size & Ice Time: 200+ players per camp with 4 games in VAN & LV and 3 games in Chicago.
- Extra Info:
- Very reputable as it has been around for quite some time.
- Notable alumni include Milan Lucic, Carey Price, Bobby Ryan, Brent Seabrook, Ryan Nugent Hopkins, Evander Kane, Travis Zajac, and TJ Oshie. A ton of NHL alumni!
- AHA Opinion:
- Great camps with the most exposure at diverse levels.
- Mid-sized, solid track record of advancement at various levels.
- Highly recommend these camps!
1. Matterhorn All Ivy Showcase
May 10-13: All Ivy College Showcase/Jun 20-23: All Ivy Futures Showcase in Estero, Florida
- Age Groups: All Ivy College: 2005-2009 & All Ivy Futures: 2010-2012
- Price: Very expensive, price not listed online
- # Coaches/Scouts: 35+ coaches, mainly DI & high-end junior coaches.
- Size & Ice Time: 12 teams – 236 participants with 1 practice and 4 games.
- Extra info:
- Nos joueurs screened and have to be accepted into the showcases.
- Each player will receive a player evaluation from their coach.
- AHA Opinion:
- Most well-organized and the best showcase for NCAA DI & high-end junior exposure.
Check out our latest Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4D_ZrGet2I
Need help finding an NCAA, Jr. A, or Prep team, and you want expert guidance now? Click the link below to speak with an advisor for free today.
