Youth Hockey News & Stories
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2026-08-11, 15:35Youth HockeySam Archibald, Peter Lyden lead standouts from East Coast Kings 2011 Showcase
Here's a look at the top 2011-born performers from last weekend's showcase.
2026-06-19, 16:33Youth HockeyRoad less traveled: Leonidas Gill's journey from Florida AA hockey to USA National Camp
The story behind how a Florida kid playing AA hockey earned an invite to USA Hockey's National camp.
2026-06-18, 14:43Youth HockeyElite Prospects 2026 Europe 2010-born final top 100 ranking
Our scouts break down the top 100 15-year-old players in Europe this season.
2026-06-09, 15:432026 OHL DraftElite Prospects final 2026 OHL Draft top 100 ranking
Our scouts take one final look at how the top 2010 Ontario-born players stack up for the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.
2026-06-04, 14:56Youth HockeyElite Prospects final 2026 QMJHL Draft top 100 ranking
The Elite Prospects final top 100 2026 QMJHL Draft rankings is headlined by Jacob McKinnon and the dynamic Mount St. Charles duo.
2026-06-02, 17:02Montreal MeltdownMax McCarthy, Lou Deslauriers dominate respective age groups at the 2026 Montreal Meltdown
QMJHL Draft Lead Hadi Kalakeche was on site alongside Head Goalie Scout Jacob Titus and New England Regional Scout Robert Chalmers for the four-day showcase in Pierrefonds, Québec. Here are their standouts.
2026-06-01, 16:182026 OHL DraftBreaking down the top HEO U16 performers in 2025-26 for the 2026 OHL Draft
A closer look at HEO U16's top players ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection – and one top prospect for 2027.
2026-05-28, 04:40Youth HockeyJack Brayman, RJ Celebrini lead standouts from Kings of Spring Nashville showcase
Here's an early look at some of the top 2012-born players across the world.
2026-05-25, 16:032026 OHL DraftBreaking down the top GTHL U16 performers in 2025-26 for the 2026 OHL Draft
A closer look at GTHL U16's top players ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.
2026-05-21, 16:58Youth HockeySebastian Mogull, Michael Romano lead Matterhorn Fit All Ivy Series standouts
Here's a look at the standout performers from the early May showcase in Florida.
2026-05-18, 16:052026 OHL DraftBreaking down the top OMHA U16 performers in 2025-26 for the 2026 OHL Draft
A closer look at OMHA U16's top players ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.
2026-05-13, 16:42Youth HockeyParker McMillan, Jace Magner headline 2011 Division standouts at Toronto Exposure Cup
An early look at some of the top 2011-born players in North America.
2026-05-11, 16:022026 OHL DraftBreaking down the top ALLIANCE U16 performers in 2025-26 for the 2026 OHL Draft
A closer look at ALLIANCE U16's top players ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.
2026-05-10, 23:00Youth HockeyKade O'Rourke will return to the GTHL's U16 Toronto Jr. Canadiens for next season
The 15-year-old spoke to Sean Shapiro about his decision to return to the GTHL.
2026-05-08, 15:522026 OHL Draft2026 OHL Futures Camp Notebook: First overall looks to be up for grabs
Notes, insight, and more from the first inaugural OHL Futures Camp as the 2026 OHL Priority Selection approaches.
2026-05-07, 16:122026 OHL DraftBreaking down the top performers in Ontario U16's prep school circuit in 2025-26
A closer look at this year's Ontario U16 Prep circuit ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.
2026-05-05, 16:372026 WHL DraftElite Prospects 2026 WHL Draft final top 120 ranking
Taking a final look at how the top 2011s in Western Canada stack up ahead of the WHL Draft.
2026-05-05, 15:162026 WHL DraftRanking the top 2011-born Americans for the 2026 WHL Draft
How many top 2011 Americans will be selected by WHL teams this year?
