Junior/Futures Combine - Manchester, NH
Junior/Futures Combine
What Takes Place at the NAHL Combines
Players will be assigned to a team and receive a weekend schedule 24 hours prior to the combine. From there, each team will play four scrimmages as NAHL and NA3HL coaches work with the players behind the bench. The players' introduction to junior hockey will continue through educational seminars for both combine participants and their families.
- Junior hockey experience through four scrimmage games with coaching from NAHL and NA3HL staff members
- Evaluation from NAHL Central Scouting as well as NAHL & NA3HL teams as players meet and build relationships with junior teams and coaches
- In-Person educational seminars about the junior hockey landscape, including:
- USA Hockey/NAHL partnership and the path to college hockey in the U.S. along the NAHL Ladder of Development
- Academic preparation and NCAA compliance seminars
Finding the Right NAHL Combine for You
The NAHL offers two different combines: Futures Combine (2010-2012) for future Prospects of the NAHL and a Junior Combine for junior-aged (2006-2010) players who are looking for scouting exposure to all NAHL and NA3HL teams.
Futures (2010-2012)
Players that are 2+ years away from junior hockey
- Educate players on USA Hockey's proven pathway to the NCAA through junior hockey path to junior and collegiate hockey as they enter high school
- Exposure to scouts from all levels, while given the opportunity from feedback from bench coaches
- Provide a realistic experience of a junior tryout
- All ages will be on the ice at the same time
- 2010s: Register for the Futures Combine to play against players your own age group
Junior (2006-2010)
Players looking to play junior hockey next season
- Maximize scouting exposure to NAHL and NA3HL teams for players looking to play junior hockey in the near future
- Continue education about proven pathway to NCAA hockey via the NAHL's Ladder of Development
- Provide an experience that will help in the player's next steps in pursuit of playing junior hockey
- 2010's: Register for the junior combine if you plan to play junior hockey within the next 2 seasons and want to play against older players
NAHLScout - Official Video Analysis & Statistical Partner of the NAHL & NA3HL
Exclusive analytics, video, and statistical support for all NAHL Junior and Futures Combines.
What You''ll Receive
- NAHLScout user accounts receive full access to player analytics, video, and scouting tools from the NAHL Combine. Access to both raw and fully analyzed video.
- Players would receive a welcome and post-game email with access to detailed player metrics and video performance analysis available 8-10hrs after game.
- All players receive a customized page to reflect video breakdown and analytics.
- Goaltenders receive shot breakdown as well as goals against analysis.
- Condensed games, highlights, and the ability to create custom video playlists.
- Ability to share video with NAHL, NA3HL, as well as NCAA Coaches.
Why It Matters
Players gain an in-depth, data-driven look at their performance. They can review, save, clip, and share video directly with NAHL and NA3HL coaches and scouts-maximizing exposure and accelerating development. ALL NAHL, NA3HL, NCAA Div. I & Div. III Coaches have access to the NAHLScout platform to view.
What You’ll Learn
Hands-on training with NAHLScout analytics tools to help players receive data and analyze video feedback, understand their game, track progress, and prepare for the next level.
Join us at the 2026 NAHL Combines and elevate your development with NAHLScout.
