Elite Prospects Insight Library: Your Online Showcase

Youth sports in North America have become a multi-billion-dollar industry, largely driven by the growth of "travel sports." Across Canada and the United States, parents and players travel great distances to participate in tournaments or showcases, often with the goal of being "seen" by scouts.

In the past, being "seen" meant playing in games and hoping a scout was in attendance. While high-profile events like the USHL Showcase in Pittsburgh attract scouts from the NHL, USHL, NAHL, and CHL, most tournaments are not attended by a single scout—meaning the only spectators are parents.

But in 2025, are you spending your hard-earned money wisely? Do you really need to fly across the country for a few hockey games? And how can you leverage technology to promote yourself and advance to the next leve