2026 Player Development Camps Overview
The 2026 USA Hockey National Player Development Camps kick off on June 25, marking the start of a summer‑long series of events designed to sharpen elite prospects and provide a critical evaluation platform for teams that will represent the United States on the international stage.
All games from the camps will be streamed live on USAHockeyTV.com, giving fans and scouts across the country real‑time access to the next generation of talent.
Camp Schedule Highlights
The Boys National 16 Player Development Camp will be held in Amherst, New York, from June 25 through July 1, while the Boys National 17 Festival follows in the same venue from July 7 to 13. A separate Boys National 15 camp runs from July 15 to 21, also in Amherst.
In Oxford, Ohio, the Girls National U19 Training Camp takes place from July 13 to 16, complemented by the Girls National 16/17 Player Development Camp (July 13‑18) and the Girls National 15 camp (July 19‑24).
Additional events include the Girls National U18 Women’s Festival in Lake Placid, New York, scheduled for August 2‑9, and a broader camp network that stretches from Colorado Springs to Edmonton and Saint Paul, reflecting the program’s national and international reach.
Players who excel at these camps will be considered for selection to compete in tournaments such as the Under‑17 Four Nations Tournament and the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, underscoring the camps’ role as a gateway to global competition.