Youth Hockey News & Stories

The story behind how a Florida kid playing AA hockey earned an invite to USA Hockey's National camp.

Our scouts break down the top 100 15-year-old players in Europe this season.

Our scouts take one final look at how the top 2010 Ontario-born players stack up for the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.

The Elite Prospects final top 100 2026 QMJHL Draft rankings is headlined by Jacob McKinnon and the dynamic Mount St. Charles duo.

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.

A closer look at HEO U16's top players ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection – and one top prospect for 2027.

Here's an early look at some of the top 2012-born players across the world.

A closer look at GTHL U16's top players ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.

Here's a look at the standout performers from the early May showcase in Florida.

A closer look at OMHA U16's top players ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.

An early look at some of the top 2011-born players in North America.

A closer look at ALLIANCE U16's top players ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.

The 15-year-old spoke to Sean Shapiro about his decision to return to the GTHL.

Notes, insight, and more from the first inaugural OHL Futures Camp as the 2026 OHL Priority Selection approaches.

A closer look at this year's Ontario U16 Prep circuit ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.

Taking a final look at how the top 2011s in Western Canada stack up ahead of the WHL Draft.

How many top 2011 Americans will be selected by WHL teams this year?

Our scouts break down the top 100 15-year-old players who played in the United States this season.

It looks like a three-horse race for first overall at the 2026 WHL Draft...

With the WHL Draft just around the corner, here's a look at the players who shone at the Alberta Cup.

Here's the rundown of the showcase's best performers in the final major tournament before the QMJHL Draft in June.

With the 2026 WHL Draft just a couple of weeks away, here's a look at the top blueliners in the class.

Here's a look at the players with the inside track to represent BC Hockey and at the Canada Winter Games next year.

Sean Shapiro introduces Kade O'Rourke, who could become the tenth teenager granted exceptional status to play in the CHL.

The annual Up My Hockey 68 event is in the books, and here's a look at the 2012-born players who impressed.

The Elite Prospects OHL Draft scouting team convened for the most highly anticipated event on the U16 calendar.

13-year-old Kale Nicol had a season for the ages in Manitoba's U15 junior league.

The 16 best 15O teams in America converged on Green Bay, Wisconsin, with a national championship on the line.

2011-born Americans took centre stage at the 14U National Championships in Plymouth.

The T1EHL 15O playoffs saw the best 2010-born players in the United States compete for all the marbles.

This year's championship week delivered drama, upsets, and breakout performances.

Who are the players who stood out in the 2010 Elite Division of the 2026 Florida Exposure Cup?

Who has the inside track to make next year's NTDP U17 team?

The OMHA playoff field is down to the final eight teams.

One of the most exciting tournaments on the hockey schedule is in the books.

The bracket is set, and Seth Ditchfield breaks down everything you need to know heading into the postseason.

Jacob McKinnon, Zaac Charbonneau, and Thomas Boisvert headline our first midseason ranking for the 2026 QMJHL Draft.

Which team will emerge victorious in league play ahead of the OHL Cup?

Hadi Kalakeche breaks down the tape on two of Québec's top talents leveraging the U.S. route to bolster their development.

The 2010-born American group is headlined by skilled, creative forwards.

Elite Prospects was on site for the U16 Five Nations tournament in Chomutov, Czechia – here's who stood out.

A closer look at Manitoba's top 2011-born talent, but it was a 2012 underager who stole the show.