NEWS | PLAY Hockey Announces Data and Media Collaboration with Elite Prospects
Winnipeg, MB – PLAY Hockey, the global leader in Youth Hockey events, is proud to announce a new collaboration with Elite Prospects, the world’s leading hockey platform.
Elite Prospects and PLAY Hockey are joining up to share important data, making life easier for hockey fans, players, coaches, and scouts. This global collaboration will help fans, players, team managers, coaches, parents, scouts and industry professionals alike, supporting better analysis, scouting, competition and development across all levels of hockey.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Elite Prospects as their passion for the game of hockey aligns with ours and this means more complete data all in one place" said Rhys van Kemenade, PLAY Hockey’s Chief Hockey Officer.
Through the collaboration, Elite Prospects (EP) has agreed to collaborate on the following select elite events in terms of data and media coverage. These include events within the Hockey Hall of Fame Series, Draftday Prospects Showcases and the World Selects Invitational Philadelphia. See the full list below:
|
EVENT |
Location |
2027 DATE |
2027 DATE |
2027 Age Group(s) |
Sex |
|
HHOF Florida |
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
May 20 |
May 23 |
2014 |
Male |
|
Hockey Hall Of Fame World Championship |
Niagara Falls, ON |
June 17 |
June 21 |
2013 |
Male |
|
World Selects Invitational |
Philadelphia, PA |
April 30 |
May 4 |
2010-2012 |
Male |
|
Draftday Western All Star Prospects Showcase |
Edmonton, AB |
May 13 |
May 16 |
2013 |
Male |
|
Draftday All Star Prospects Showcase |
Toronto, ON |
May 27 |
May 30 |
2012-2013 |
Male |
|
World Selects Invitational |
Chamonix, FRA |
April 23 |
May 2 |
2013 |
Male |
|
World Selects Invitational |
Prague, CZE |
July 9 |
July 18 |
U15 |
Female |
|
World Selects Invitational |
Bratislava. SVK |
July 23 |
August 1 |
U18 |
Female |
|
International Cup |
Prague, CZE |
April 30 |
May 9 |
2013 |
Male |
* More events could be added in 2027
About Elite Prospects
Elite Prospects is the world’s leading hockey platform, connecting players, teams, leagues and fans across the global hockey ecosystem. With more than 40 million annual visits, Elite Prospects provides player profiles, data, video, news and community-driven features across leagues and countries worldwide.
About PLAY Hockey
PLAY Hockey is a global leader in youth hockey events, teams, tours and development programs. Headquartered in Winnipeg, MB with regional operations across North America and Europe, the company is growing the game for male and female players of all skill levels at over 120 annual events in seven countries. PLAY Hockey is focused on providing best-in-class experiences for players, families, and community partners. The organization provides opportunities for young players to build friendships, have fun, and create family memories that last a lifetime. Learn more at www.playhockey.com or follow us on all social media platforms at @playhockeyna.
For press inquiries about PLAY Hockey please contact Drew Wilkinson, VP, Marketing and Partnerships – awilkinson@playhockey.com
