Elite Edge Hockey
CAMP WRAPS UP FOR EE24
Date:06/20/2024 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
ELITE EDGE 2024 finished up Thursday at Ford Ice Bellevue for more than 200 players from throughout North America and Europe - all looking to catch the eye of some of the scouts in attendance. The program was a great success this year, it's 19th consecutive, finishing with the final games on Thursday. In the Junior Division final Team Navy beat Team Kelly Green 4-2. Max Fest...
BODYARMOR ON BOARD FOR EE PLAYERS
Date:06/05/2024 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
ELITE EDGE HOCKEY SHOWCASE is pleased to announce the addition of Bodyarmor to its roster of sponsors. All players in attendance will receive Bodyarmor products during camp. Created in 2011, Bodyarmor is a premium sports drink that provides superior hydration to athletes before, during and after competition. Available as sports drinks, zero sugar sports drinks, mixable powder and sing...
2024 Registration Open Now
Date:12/01/2023 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
2024 ELITE EDGE HOCKEY SHOWCASE - June 17-20, 2024 at Ford Ice Bellevue (Nashville, TN). As in previous seasons, Elite Edge will feature more than 200 players from throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. The coaching and scouting staff will be comprised of 40+ NCAA Div. I/III, USHL, NAHL and top AAA coaches and scouts. This years program is for top players born 2005-10. ...
WARRIOR BACK AS EE TITLE SPONSOR
Date:03/16/2023 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
Elite Edge Hockey Showcase is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Warrior Hockey for the third straight year – providing its players with all jerseys and off-ice apparel. Warrior will have representatives on site during camp – helping players and parents with any questions they may have about equipment fits and safety. There will be special sessions with Warrior...
EE22 camp teams taking shape
Date:05/25/2022 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
Less than three weeks away - the roster of visiting coaches for the 2022 Elite Edge Hockey Showcase is coming together. With teams from NCAA Div. I, Div. III, USHL, NAHL, NCDC, EHL, USPHL, NA3HL and Canadian Junior programs represented - Elite Edge will have visitors from every level of college and junior hockey in North America. "I am very excited about the group of coaches we have c...
EE Alumni Wegner commits to Michigan State
Date:11/20/2021 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
From NAHL.com The Maryland Black Bears of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are pleased to announce that forward Dylan Wegner has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Michigan State University in the B1G. Wegner, 17, is in his first season of playing junior hockey in the NAHL. The 6’2/174 lbs. native of Nashville, TN, has recorded seven points (3 goals, 4 assists) i...
EE21 - Short and long term development key for EE players
Date:07/26/2021 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
By JACK WOODS The 16th Elite Edge Showcase was an enormous success. Bringing 70 more players from different parts of the country and from Canada alone was a significant step to rebounding from the pandemic’s effects. 220 players will walk away from this showcase with a more complete understanding of the game of hockey, both on and off the ice. By prioritizing the educational aspects and all...
EE21 - Health and wellness a big part of development
Date:07/21/2021 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
By JACK WOODS The Elite Edge Showcase wouldn’t have the prowess it does without the information provided to the players during the camp. These seminars are aimed at teaching them how to take care of your body and mind, as well as induce them with more hockey IQ. Kara Mcconnaghy instructs the players on stretching, yoga, and the importance of aftercare. She was introduced to E...
EE21 - Returning players use EE experience to improve
Date:07/18/2021 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
By Jack Woods A significant number of players returned to this year’s showcase after missing last year’s, along with a few newcomers. But many of these players come for different reasons, whether those reasons include development, exposure, or a combination of both. Each of them has their own story to tell, but they all have Elite Edge in common now. Dominic Delgrosso...
EE21 - Younger generation of Preds family take the ice
Date:07/14/2021 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
By Jack Woods In 2017, game one of the second round between the Nashville Predators and the St. Louis Blues was tied at three. On a broken play in front of the Blues bench, Vernon Fiddler pounced on a loose puck and tapped the puck past Jake Allen with one hand on his stick, solidifying the Predators victory and helping them win the series. The following season, Fiddler retired. This yea...
EE21 - DAY 1 report
Date:07/10/2021 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
By Jack Woods The 16th annual Elite Edge Hockey Showcase opened Saturday in Nashville, giving players from throughout the country a chance to showcase themselves in front of a wide array of scouts and coaches. Players from 28 different states, some as far as Washington State and California, and Canada will gather at Ford Ice Bellevue for a long weekend of hockey. Beginning July 10th and l...
MATISS KIVLENIEKS (1996-2021)
Date:07/05/2021 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
Elite Edge Hockey Showcase alumni Mattis Kivlenieks was tragically killed in an accident Sunday, July 4 in Michigan. "Mattis was an Elite Edge graduate and an incredible example of hard work, chasing your dreams and achieving your ultimate goal. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and Columbus Blue Jackets organization. Rest in peace, Mattis." ...
ROBERTSON CUP FINAL HAS EE TIES
Date:06/20/2021 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
When the Shreveport Mudbugs and Aberdeen lock horns for the NAHL championship this coming Tuesday night, there will be Elite Edge connections and alumni throughout both rosters and organizations. Both teams advanced with 2-0 best-of-three series sweeps in their semi-final series. Aberdeen advanced with 5-1 and 2-1 wins over the Minnesota Magicians while Shreveport beat the Maine Nordi...
PROSPECT EXCHANGE FOR ALL EE PLAYERS
Date:06/09/2021 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
The Prospect Exchange's platform provides players with their own personal dashboard that includes their video and analytics. Using TPE's unique communication tool, players can then share their video and analytics with coaches and scouts throughout North America. This is the first time Elite Edge has been able to provide video of players at the camp to coaches and scouts who are...
IMPORTANT ELITE EDGE UPDATE
Date:06/04/2021 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN IN EACH DIVISION BOYS JUNIOR DIVISION – 16 spots remain (7 D, 9 F, goaltenders sold out) BOYS FUTURE PROSPECTS – 26 spots remain (4 D, 18 F, 4 G) GIRLS DIVISION – Cancelled - unfortunately we have had to cancel the girls division for this year. Please continue to check back for information on upcoming girls program offerings. All registered players for the...
Dates for announced for Elite Edge 2021
Date:11/11/2020 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
The Elite Edge Hockey Showcase will be hosting top junior eligible players to Middle Tennessee this July – marking the 16th year of the program. Elite Edge will take place July 10 to 13, 2021 at Ford Ice Bellevue. The program will feature more than 200 players born from 2002 to 2007, playing in two divisions. As in previous years, the expectation is that Elite Edge will host coaches and sco...
DAY 4 - Elite Edge wraps up 2020 program
Date:07/31/2020 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
By: Justin Bradford The 2020 edition of the Elite Edge Hockey Showcase has come and gone. With it, over 150 athletes take with them a valuable experience that will help them come back next year stronger, smarter and with even more to prove. In the Future division, Team Gold stormed away with a victory in the championship game. For the Junior division, it was a close battle that saw Team Black edg...
Becoming a leader takes the right mentality
Date:07/29/2020 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
By: Justin Bradford The mental game. Arguably just as important as the physical game for athletes. A player can be able to complete the tasks at hand, but will they be successful in the end if the right mentality isn't present? It's seen across all sports. Mental mistakes can be made by even the best athletes. It's a constant battle against oneself. Having a goo...
Players and coaches not taking hockey for granted
Date:07/28/2020 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
By: Justin Bradford Tuesday saw the first day of competition on the ice at the Elite Edge Hockey Showcase. Teams took the ice on both sheets. Players set out to show off their skills, and coaches stood behind the benches and watched from the stands to prepare feedback. It's something that no one is taking for granted right now. It was a long pause without hockey, but the NHL is set to return...
DAY 1 - Good nutrition prepares athletes for long careers
Date:07/27/2020 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
By: Justin Bradford Modern day athletes are quite different from the majority of athletes seen decades ago. The past couple of decades have seen the importance of good nutritional habits and a healthy lifestyle come to the forefront for longevity of an athlete's career. That's one of the big reasons Elite Edge focuses so much on off-ice training for its hockey players. These young athlete...
EE2020 kicks off with added safety precautions
Date:07/27/2020 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
By: Justin Bradford The Elite Edge Hockey Showcase kicks off its 15th year today at Ford Ice Center Bellevue. While things have changed due to the current pandemic, it’s still set to be a week where hockey players from across the country gather to receive phenomenal instruction both on and off the ice. Throughout the week, extra safety measures will be in place to ensure the safety of all t...
FINAL SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR 2020 CAMP
Date:06/29/2020 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
Current available positions for the 2020 Elite Edge Hockey Showcase - register on our website! Junior Division Goaltenders - WAITING LIST Defense - 10 spots remain Forwards - 8 spots remain Future Prospects Goaltenders - WAITING LIST Defense - 4 spots remain Forwards - 8 spots remain ...
GOALTENDERS - SOLD OUT
Date:06/06/2020 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
Goaltender spots for the 2020 Elite Edge Hockey Showcase have been filled and remaining goaltenders put on a waiting list. Any goaltenders who would like to be added to the wait list are asked to email eliteedgehockey@gmail.com with their full name, DOB, home town and team they played for last season. Other positions are expected to be full in the coming weeks. ...
UPDATED - ELITE EDGE COVID-19 STATEMENT
Date:04/05/2020 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
As a result of COVID-19 events throughout the United States and around the world, the 2020 Elite Edge Hockey Showcase has been moved to July 27-30. Registered players have been contacted regarding our change of dates and adjustments will be made for their personal situations. For non-registered players, our registration link on the website is open and we are accepting players for the revise...
Elite Edge partners with EHL for more teams in 2020
Date:02/27/2020 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
The Elite Edge Hockey Showcase and the Eastern Hockey League are proud to announce a partnership for the coming 2020 program that will feature the largest number of EHL teams ever in attendance at the Nashville showcase. Entering its 15th year, the Elite Edge Hockey Showcase has hosted teams from the EHL for years – however, this year, the partnership with the EHL means the number of teams ...
2020 REGISTRATIONS OPEN!
Date:12/07/2019 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
Registrations are open for the 2020 Elite Edge Hockey Showcase. Use the link on our registration page to sign up for the premiere opportunity to improve your game and also be seen by more than 40 college and junior hockey programs. ...
ALUMNI SHINE AT PREDS CAMP
Date:06/28/2019 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
By BROOKS BRATTEN - NashvillePredators.com It's only a matter of time. One day, a young hockey player born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, will make his NHL debut. While that moment hasn't happened quite yet, a pair of hometown kids are experiencing what might just be the next best thing. Defensemen Dylan Moulton and Ben Schultheis, both Nashville natives, have been participating i...
ELITE EDGE ALL-STAR TEAMS ANNOUNCED
Date:06/13/2019 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
2019 Elite Edge All-Stars JUNIOR DIVISION Junior Blue #14 – Ricards Benislavskis (HC Riga - Riga, Latvia) Junior Orange #17 – Tommy Chunchukov (Jr. Preds AAA – Hendersonville, TN) Junior Green #13 – Aidan Flynn (Thunder AAA – Spring Hill, TN) Junior Gold #2 – Alexander Marschel (Indy Jr. Fuel AAA – Newburgh, IN) Junior Black #4 – Artjoms Kadnik...
DAY 4 - European flavor hits Elite Edge
Date:06/13/2019 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
Once you visit Nashville, it’s difficult to stay away. So, when the invitation to return to the Elite Edge Hockey Showcase reached Sam Liebkind over 4,000 miles away in Norway, it was a no-brainer to start scouting for plane tickets. Before long, the manager of the Nordic Hockey Academy was back with five more European players looking to not only improve their game, but do ...
DAY 3 - MYERS DELIVERS A BIG MESSAGE
Date:06/12/2019 Source:Elite Edge Hockey
By BROOKS BRATTEN It didn’t take Mat Myers long to command the attention of the teenage hockey players in the room. “Clap once if you can hear me,” he said. The teens responded in kind. “Clap once if you can hear me,” he repeated. Same result. “Clap twice if you can see me,” he said. Two claps were reciprocated this time...
