Our highly-anticipated 2025 Draft Showcase event is just days away, as we get set for a thrilling few days of action at iceSheffield from Friday 2 May to Monday 5 May, 2025.

This year promises to be even bigger and better, with an exciting schedule of competitive games, innovative testing and educational sessions designed to support player development, both on and off the ice.

A packed weekend of hockey

The Draft Showcase will feature teams across multiple age groups, starting on Friday 2 May with the youngest participants – Power of 10, Mites and Mighty Mites.

The weekend will also include:

• England vs Scotland U19s series – further details to be announced soon
• Full-length games for U12s, U13s, U14s, and U16s over the course of three days

Scottish Ice Hockey players will once again join all Showcase age groups, creating a dynamic and competitive atmosphere.

Weekend schedule

An overview of what will take across each of the four days can be found below:

Friday 2 May 

• Training and development sessions for Mites, Mighty Mites and Power of 10 groups
• England v Scotland U19s (7:30pm face-off)

Saturday 3 May 

• Competitive game play for U16s
• Off-ice testing and competitive game play for U13s/14s
• England v Scotland U19s (11am face-off)

Sunday 4 May

• Competitive game play for U12s/13s/14s
• Off-ice testing and competitive game play for U14s/16s, finishing with age group final for U16s

Monday 5 May

• Competitive game play for U13s/14s, finishing with finals for both age groups
• Off-ice testing and competitive game play for U12s, finishing with age group final

Innovative player development

This year’s Draft Showcase will once again feature an off-ice testing process across all age groups, using the latest technology and testing methods with support from Leeds Beckett University.

The data collected will directly feed into selection camps for next season’s England squads, helping identify and nurture emerging talent. 

Additionally, Hudl Instat will return to provide professional data analysis for every game, giving players and coaches invaluable insights.

Mandatory player and parent educational sessions

As part of the weekend’s activities, all players and parents are required to attend educational sessions, led by industry experts.

These 45-minute sessions will cover essential topics for athletic and personal development, including:

• Nutrition and hydration for peak performance
• The importance of rest and recovery
• Mental health and wellbeing in athletes
• Strength and conditioning basics
• Concussion protocols and safety measures
• Properly fitted hockey equipment

These sessions are designed to provide families with the knowledge and tools needed to support young athletes in achieving their full potential.

Squad lists

Squad lists for each of our Draft Showcase weekend teams can be found below:

Mites –

Team Bowns | Team Kirk | Team Phillips | Team Richardson

Mighty Mites –

Team Bowns | Team Kirk | Team Phillips | Team Richardson

Power of 10 –

Team Bowns | Team Kirk | Team Phillips | Team Richardson

Under 12s –

Team Bowns | Team Clarke | Team Kirk | Team Phillips

Under 13s –

Team Bowns | Team Clarke | Team Kirk | Team Phillips

Under 14s – 

Team Bowns | Team Clarke | Team Kirk | Team Phillips

Under 16s – 

Team Bowns | Team Clarke | Team Kirk | Team Phillips

The team lists for the England-Scotland Under 19s double-header will be revealed at 9am on Friday 25 April. 

Looking ahead

The 2025 Draft Showcase event is more than just a weekend of hockey – it’s a celebration of talent, collaboration, and education within the hockey community.

With its focus on both competition and development, this event is set to inspire the next generation of players, coaches, managers and officials.

We look forward to seeing everyone in Sheffield!

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