2023 NOVA SCOTIA PROSPECTS SERIES

About the Prospects Series

The basic objective of the Prospect Series is to provide the opportunity for players, male and female, to improve their hockey skills in a fun and positive environment. Our objective will be accomplished by bringing together a group of committed players under the direction of qualified coaches. The program has been designed to find the proper balance of on-ice training as well as competitive games. The 2023 Prospects Series will feature two tiers of play to ensure their development at the proper level. Prospects Series teams also receive NHL replica game uniforms.

TIER 1

The 2023 Prospect Series Tier 1 program will feature teams at the U11 (2013-2012), U13 (2011-2010), U15 (2009-2008), and U18 (2007-2005) levels. The Tier 1 program has been established to provide the opportunity for players to continue their development in a high level program with the goal of reaching the AAA level of play.

TIER 2

The 2023 Prospect Series Tier 2 program will feature teams at the U9 (2015-2014), U11 (2013-2012), U13 (2011-2010), and U15 (2009-2008) levels. The Tier 2 program has been established to provide the opportunity for players to continue their development in a well structured program with the goal of reaching for a higher level of play.

Format

Tier 1: Players competing at the competitive levels will be eligible to participate in our 2023 Prospect Series Tier I program. The teams will be selected by invitation from our coaching staffs.

Tier 2: Players competing at the recreational as well as a limited number of competitive A and B levels will be eligible to participate. The teams will be selected by a combination of invitations from our coaching staff as well as independently registered players. As players will be accepted on a first come first served basis, the Atlantic Hockey Group strongly recommends that you forward your application form as soon as possible.

All team rosters will comprise of 2 goaltenders, 6 defencemen and 9 forwards. The teams will be selected by invitation from the individual coaching staffs.

The 2023 program will consist of a 12 game schedule (including playoffs). Games will take place on weekends where our teams will play two games in one day. The games will feature two 12 and one fifteen minutes periods. The schedule will be geared to reduce travel cost by avoiding any overnight stays.

The Prospect Series will feature a minimum of 8 hours on -ice training designed with the objective of improving the players fundamental skills as well as developing team concepts. Individual teams will also have the option of increasing the number of on-ice training sessions by acquiring additional ice times from the Atlantic Hockey Group.

NOTE: Goaltenders will take part in our exclusive goaltending clinics featuring highly qualified instructors from the Atlantic Goaltending Academy.

The Atlantic Cup will feature Prospect Series teams from the provinces of NS, NB, PEI and NL. The tournament will take place in Halifax in late May or early June. Note: The Tournament is an optional event, therefore not included in the registration fee.