Hockey scouts discuss the differences between the Canadian Hockey League and NCAA as options for young Canadian hockey players.
Scouting and Recruiting
Tips and advice from pro hockey players, coaches and evaluators to help players and parents as they navigate the hockey path the the pros.
Hockey scouts preach patience when it comes to giving advice to hockey parents and stress that players all develop at different rates.
After a non-season because of COVID, there will be a lot of guesswork in the OHL Draft which is also creating more opportunities for players.
There are several hockey showcase events for U16 players in Ontario but the best way to get noticed at any age is consistent, high-level play.
Good communication within an organization can make it easier for a hockey scout to spot specific skills a team is looking for in a player.
Hockey scouts look for negative attributes such as body language and questions about a player’s character when evaluating talent.
NCAA or CHL? Longtime scout and former NHL general manager Craig Button weighs on on the best path to becoming a pro hockey player.
There are several factors a young player must look at when selecting a hockey agent according to Panthers Assistant GM Brett Peterson