2023 Junior Showcase Hockey Camp

July 3 - July 28, 2023

Showcase Camp & Tournament Team

Skill development and player promotion are our top priority at the Elite Prospects Showcase & Development Team. Over the years we have developed relationships with many Junior, OHL, NCAA and professional coaches and placed many of our players in their programs.

Our players undergo intense on and off ice training daily for 4 weeks. The training schedule is designed around individual skills development. Our on-ice and off-ice training staff are qualified, established coaches from USport, OHL and Jr ‘A’ teams who are full-time for the operation of this program.

• 4-week Skills Development Showcase Camp
• Two skates per day (Shooting Clinics &, Skills Development Clinic)
• Daily Off-ice Gym Strength Program
• Two Showcase Tournaments
• Exposure to Scouts for Team Placements
• OHL, USport, Junior 'A' Coaching and Evaluation


Player Level

AAA / AA / Jr. A / Jr. B / Jr. C | Ages 15 - 20
This camp is designed to improve and place players into Junior hockey programs. With this in mind, the target skill level of this camp is international players at the AAA or Junior level. Players joining this camp should have the aspirations of College, Pro or Junior for the upcoming season and the resources at the EP Showcase will help opening opportunities for this level.

 

Program Schedule

A detailed daily schedule will be provided prior to the start of camp.

Daily Schedule:
Monday - Friday
10:00AM - Gym Workout Group #1
11:00AM - Gym Workout Group #2
12:00PM - On-ice Shooting Group #1
1:00PM - On-ice Shooting Group #2
2:00PM - Skills Development Session #1
3:00PM - Skills Development Session #2
4:30PM - Video Sessions / Guest Speaker Presentations

* Tournaments and details, including skate times, may change due to Covid-19

 

2023 Showcase Tournaments

*Subject to change

1. Toronto Hockey Showcase - Dates TBD - Toronto, Ontario - 16 Teams

[Tournament Details]

2. EliteProspects Showcase Week - July 27 - 29 - Bradford, Ontario
[Tournament Details]

 

Training Staff

John Duco - Head Instructor
Head Coach , Ryerson University (USport)

Johnny Duco will return to the EP Showcase Team for the 8th Year as lead on-instructor. Duco has served as an assistant/associate coach for the Rams men’s hockey program since June 2013.

In 2016, Duco was named the Head Coach of the Rams and has build the Ryerson University program into a Nationaly ranked program.

A Toronto, Ont. native, Duco played collegiate hockey in the NCAA with Oswego State (NCAA D3) when the Lakers were ranked No. 2 in the country. He also played for the Buffalo State Bengals and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness.

Todd Miller - Guest/Associate Instructor
Assistant Coach, Guelph Storm (OHL)

Coach Todd Miller is the Assistant Coach of the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Miller has spend the past decade Coaching in the CHL between the Barrie Colts (OHL) and the Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL). Todd has played key roles in the development of hundreds of elite players and brings a wealth of connections and knowledge to the Camp. 

Mike Duco - Guest/Associate Instructor
Head of Skill Development, Okanagan Hockey Group

Mike Duco, brother of John, will split this instruction duties for a fifth year. The former NHL Player and current OHL Player Development Coach brings a wealth of connections to the EP Showcase program.

Mike serves as the Head of Skills Development for the international Okanagan Hockey Group, mentoriing top U16 & U18 athletes. Mike also is the head of player development for the Peterbourgh Petes of the OHL, where he has developed several NHL prospects through their draft.

Mike’s eight year pro career was highlighted with stints in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks and Flordia Panthers.

Mario Cicchillo - Guest/Associate Instructor
Former OHL Head Coach & Team Canada World Junior Coach

Former OHL & Team Canada Coach Mario Cicchillo joins the Coaching roster for the EP Showcase.

Mario spent eight seasons with the OHL, and the past decade at the Junior 'A' level between the OJHL & GMHL. .

Harrison Reed - Strength & Conditioning Coach
Drafted 3rd Round, Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)

Professional hockey player Harrison Reed returns for another summer as an instructor at the EP Showcase. Harrison is a NHL Draft Pick of the Carolina Hurricanes, and brings experience in the AHL, ECHL, OHL and European professional leagues.

Liam Finn - Strength & Conditioning Coach
Strength Coach, Bradford Rattlers Jr. A

Liam Finn returns as the lead Strength & Conditioning Coach of the EP Showcase. His program focuses on weight training and nutrition for athletes.

Liam is a former professional hockey player, spending parts of his career in Sweden and in the USA. Liam had a successful five year junior career prior, including OHL camp invitations.

Finn now serves as a trainer at the Hockey Factory Toronto and is the Owner of Body Elite Circle.

 

Assistant Instructors:

Elijah Roberts - Toronto Metro Univ. (USports)
Dante Sherrif - Merceyhurst Univ. (NCAA D1)
Oleg Grishatov - Thompson Rivers Univ. / Logan Lake Miners (BCIHL)
Andre Berezinskyi - Bradford Rattlers Jr. A (GMHL)

Showcase Week

July 26 - 28, 2023

All players participating in our Development Camp are entered in our Showcase Week. This showcase tournament offers players real chances to be viewed, evaluated and receive offers in a small showcase setting. We ensure this by limiting our registration to individuals for a 6-8 team tournament.

The smaller showcase setting allows us to have understanding of each player's background and ambitions towards the upcoming season. We have one game at a time at one arena for Scouts and Coaches to few easily. Other tournaments which host 30 teams, and 500+ players and across multiple venues make it virtually impossible to be noticed out of the crowd. We take a different approach which has been successful for our camp in the past. .

Our showcase aims to provide exposure to all levels of hockey, from OHL, QMJHL, NAHL, Junior 'A' (OJHL/GMHL) and AAA Prep.

Coaches/Scouts:
Over the past two showcases, the EP Camp has had the following coaches in attendance:
Todd Miller, Guelph Storm (OHL)
Chris Beckford-Tseu, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)
Shane McCarthy, Barrie Colts (OHL)
Dennis Martindale, Barrie Colts (OHL)
Doug Orr, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
Sylvain Cloutier, Corpus Cristi Icerays (NAHL)
Johnny Duco, Toronto Metro Univ. (USports)
Dan Spence, Nipissing Univ. (USports)
Mike Duco, Pickering Panthers Jr. A (OJHL)
Jim Thomson, Aurora Tigers Jr. A (OJHL)
David Lang, Haliburton Huskies Jr. A (OJHL)
Sean Werth, Bradford Rattlers Jr. A (GMHL)
Dave Bush, Whitecourt Wolverines Jr. A (AJHL)
Justin Peca, Kings Heights Academy (CSSHLE)
Adrian Soun, Import Sports Management Agency (Canada)
Johan Eriksson, Avenue Sports Management(Sweden)
Harrison Reed, Crocodiles Hamburg (Germany)
Attila Hoffman, Vasas SC U21 (Hungary)
Along with various other Junior & AAA programs

 

Training Facility

BWG Leisure Centre, Bradford, Ontario
All EP Showcase practicesare held at brand new BWG Leisure Centre in Bradford, Ontario. Located 45 minutes North of Toronto, new state of the art community centre has two NHL sized ice rinks. Workouts are held at RebelFit Gym, located across the street from the gym. The players also have their own custom pro dressing room with individual stalls to store their equipment at the arena. Directly outside the team dressing room you will find a private storage room and laundry room as well as the coaches dressing room. Upstairs you will find the coaches office overlooking the ice. [Full Details]

 

Living & Billeting

Billet Families
Over the years, the team has been very fortunate to attract fantastic billets for all of our players. All potential billets are interviewed by the team and must submit an official police record check to qualify as billets. The team tries to find homes that will house two-three players in order to make the transition more comfortable for each new team member. Each player is responsible to pay their billet family on their 1st day of arrival. The billeting option is $700 for the month which includes all living expenses such as rent, food, utilities, internet. The families try to include players as a member of the family and treat them as if their own child.


English Language School (Optional)


The EliteProspects Showcase Camp is proud to offer our 'English + Hockey Camp Program' with the option for English as a Second Language Study as an affiliate program of the Centre for English Study (Toronto). It is popular amongst forgeign players to improve their English speaking, writing and reading abilities through for a four week program for an additional $690.00 CAD. Players would study online from 8:30AM until 12:00PM, Monday to Friday before heading to the rink and joining the camp for the afternoon. The Centre for English Study is a Designated Learning Instution and licensed federally by the Ministry of Education.

School Information: https://www.ces-schools.com/english-schools/toronto


Financial Obligations

Camp fees amount to CAD $2400+HST with all team fee payments discussed and arranged over phone or e-mail. Payment schedules over 2-3 months are commonly arranged to accomodate players. Tuitions must be paid in full prior to arriving at camp.

Billeting is optional during camp, and the players in the homestay program are responsible to look after their own billeting payment on the 1st day of arrival. Billeting is CAD $700 per month ($23/day) paid directly to the billet family.

For import players, non-Canadian, insurance is recomended Manulife Financial and costs approximately CAD $120 for the duration of the spring training season. This insurance covers Covid-19.

 

To register or inquire, please complete this profile and a Camp representative will be in touch


Covid-19 Contingency Plan

Planning through the challenges of Covid-19 for the 2023 program the EP Showcase has prepared for several scenarios. We ask that our players understand that some details of the program may change due to unforeseen circumstances and by registering with the Camp, this is acknowledged and accepted. Some of these plans include:

• Should the camp be unable to start on July 3, back-up Dates will be July 31 - August 25. All registered players will be moved to this date period and their spot secured. If they are unable to make the backup dates, credits towards the 2023 Showcase Camp be offered.If the back-up dates are unable to run, refunds will be distributed to all players.
• Training times and tournaments may be subject to change due to arena protocols and Covid19 restrictions

 

Contact

Sean Werth, Camp Director
info@epshowcase.com
O: +1.905.775.0062

Alex Magi, Camp Recruiter / Tournament Team Manager
info@epshowcase.com
O: +1.905.775.0062

 

Recent Alumni

2021

Carter George - Owen Sound Attack OHL
Tomasz Szczerba - Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL
William Smth - Sioux City Musketeers USHL
Justin Biraben - Fairbanks Ice Dogs NAHL
Luc Reeve - Aurora Tigers OJHL
Adam Witkowski - Bradford Rattlers GMHL
Sam Vachon - Collingwood Blues OJHL
James Johnson - Toronto Patriots OJHL
Alex Farmer - Lindsay Muskies OJHL
William Poot - Wellington Dukes OJHL
Carson Eagles - Stouffville Spirit OJHL
Nicholas Wlodarczyk - Mississauga Chargers OJHL
Blake Frost - Nazareth College NCAA D3
Zach Christie - Pickering Panthers OJHL
Noah Cochrane - Georgetown Raiders OJHL
Jett McCullum - Fort McMurray Oil Barons AJHL
Hollander Thompson - Aurora Tigers OJHL
Lucas Stanojevic - Aurora Tigers OJHL
Dylan Hendrick - Stouffville Spirit OJHL
John Lloyd - Aurora Tigers OJHL
Ethan McFarland - Aurora Tigers OJHL
Matt Baumann - Hamilton Kilty B's GOJHL
Dominik Ziak - HK Nitra U20 Slovakia
David Irsak - Bradford Rattlers GMHL
Liam Carroll - Stanstead College Varsity MPHL
Matt Goodwin - Aurora Tigers OJHL
Nicholas Lamont - Toronto Patriots OJHL
Mason Matheson - Wellington Dukes OJHL
Connor van Wheelie - Aurora Tigers OJHL
Ty Roberts - Pikering Panthers OJHL
Dawson Doner - Caledon Admirals OJHL

2018

Carson Briere - Johnstown Tomahawks NAHL
Mitchell Devins-Cann - Corpus Christi NAHL
Caelan Briere - Univ. of Alabama ACHA
Rewdy Scott - Georgetown Raiders OJHL
Dan Heelis - Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL
Anton Trublin - Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL
Aleks Dimovski - Toronto Patriots OJHL
Cam Neaylon - Aurora Tigers OJHL
Chris Atanas - Aurora Tigers OJHL
Kyle Kozma - North York Rangers OJHL
Orie Mainolfi - Markham Royals OJHL
Aiden Matekovic - Guelph Hurricanes GOJHL
Hunter Randell - Winchester Hawks CCHL2
Henry Scott - Powassan VooDoos NOJHL
Allen Menary - Elliot Lake Wildcats NOJHL
Eric Nagy - Powassan VooDoos NOJHL
Sam Zaritsky - Connecticut Oilers EHL

2019

Max Golod - Anaheim Ducks NHL
Aleks Dimovski - Drummondville QMJHL
Orie Mainolfi - Drummondville QMJHL
Charles Cypihot Acadie-Bathurst Titan QMJHL
Jerome Lafond - Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL
Oldrich Matejka - Utica Jr Comets NCDC
Klim Georgiyev Tor. Canadiens OJHL
Rizvan Mansurov Tor. Canadiens OJHL
Jacob Ertel - Georgetown Raiders OJHL
Cam Neaylon - Aurora Tigers OJHL
Brayden Morris - Aurora Tigers OJHL
Matt King - Lindsay Muskies OJHL
Ando Stepanian - Lindsay Muskies OJHL
Alex Dameski - Brantford 99ers OJHL
Noah Doyle - Rockland Nationals CCHL
Oleg Grishatov
- Bradford Rattlers GMHL
Nash Smith - Grad Falls Rapids MJAHL
Alex Timchenko - Team Russia U16 WJC
Andrei Berezinsky - Kapitan Stupino MHL
Trevor Babin - Deleware Thunder FHL

2017

Aaron Armstrong Ryerson Rams USport/CIS
TJ Sherwood Adriondack Thunder ECHL
Kent Nusbaum Toledo Walleye ECHL
Nick D'Avolio Evansville TBolts SPHL
Curtis Warren Barrie Colts OHL
Egor Kurbatov Victoriaville Tigers QMJHL
Khassan Al-Dzhilaui Moscow Dynamo KHL/MHL
Stepan Timofeyev Cornwall Nationals FHL
Ilya Zhurin Cornwall Nationals FHL
Zakk Bekolay Cornwall Nationals FHL
Alex Mitsionis Cornwall Nationals FHL
Moe Kucukildiz Trangsund IF SWE Div.2
Rasmus Brunnberg Varmdo HC SWE Div.2
Cam Neaylon Aurora Tigers OJHL
Trevor Finch Brockville Braves CCHL
Danny Martin Gloucester Rangers CCHL
Jordan Renaud Nepean Raiders CCHL
Connor Kearney Cochrane Crunch NOJHL
Chris Mammas Cornwall Colts CCHL
Zakk Bekolay Burlington Courgars OJHL
Artur Terchiyev Toronto Jr Canadians OJHL
Dalton Barnes St. Michael's Buzzer OJHL
Tyler Kulba Stoufville Spirit OJHL
Nikita Lytviak Wichita Falls Wildcats NAHL
Turk Scatliff Wichita Falls Wildcats NAHL
Kyle Stephan Wenatchee Wild BCHL
Jordan Sims Evansville Icemen ECHL