FUTURE STAR ACADEMY
COLLEGE HOCKEY SHOWCASE
30 APRIL-3 MAY 2026
Have you ever dreamed of playing college hockey in North America? Do you want to take your game to the highest level possible? As part of the Future Star Academy College Hockey Showcase you are guaranteed to be seen by scouts and coaches from leagues such as the NHL, NCAA, USHL, NAHL, NCDC and more.
With the Future Star Academy Showcase you introduce yourself to scouts and coaches from all over North America, expanding your career opportunities to not only include Sweden (or other European countries), but also US and Canada. By attending our Showcase team you're not closing one door, you're just opening an additional one, increasing the potential to find the hockey path that suits you and your goals best. For players born 2006-2009.
THE FUTURE STAR SHOWCASE HISTORY
2025
The 2025 college hockey showcase had a total of 90 players participating from 13 different countries. This year the players got a huge amount of attention since the level of the Showcase was high and the games very intense. It was the most successful year so far regarding to signings and drafts, with nothing less than 42 players signing a contract or getting drafted (to see all the players, please visit @futurestaracademy on Instagram or Facebook).85 of the players did get some kind of offer from North America, showing how many players that are on the future prospect lists. This year we had the most scouts and coaches on site ever and over 120 were watching the broadcast during the showcase weekend or the week after. We can't wait until the 2026 college hockey showcase since coaches and scouts already are asking for players and many players are eager to sign up for participation.

Ruben Westerling, Alvin Elisson, Daniel Kim, Felix Lindberg, Future Star Showcase 2025
Four of the players who were drafted or received contract in North America after the 2025 Future Star Academy College Hockey Showcase. From top-left to right you find Ruben Westerling (drafted by Cedar Rapid Rough Riders, USHL), Alvin Eliasson (signed by Austin Bruins, NAHL), Daniel Kim (signed by Maine Nordiques, NAHL) and Felix Lindberg (signed by Rochester Jr. Americans, NAHL).
2024
The 2024 showcase had 95 players participating, and was the most successful year so far with almost 95 % of the players getting some kind of offer or was shown interest of from North American Clubs. 28 players were drafted or chose to sign with clubs in the United States while many others are on the future prospect lists. As usual some coaches and scouts flew in to Sweden to watch the Showcase live, while almost 120 were watching the broadcast during the showcase weekend or the week after. The list of scouts and coaches watching or attending the Showcase continues to grow, which is shown by the big amount of interest from many different North American Clubs.
Charlie Zetterkvist, Ludvig Mellgren, Emil Samuelsson & Emil Szepesi, Future Star Showcase 2024
Four of the players who were drafted or received contract in North America after the 2024 Future Star Academy Showcase. From top-left to right you find Charlie Zetterkvist (signed by Fairbanks Ice Dogs, NAHL), Ludvig Mellgren (drafted by Austin Bruins, NAHL), Emil Samuelsson (signed Austin Bruins, NAHL) and Emil Szepesi (drafted by West Chester Wolves, NCDC).
2023
The 2023 showcase was extremely successful with almost every single player of the 90 participating receiving interest from North American clubs. A total of 32 players were drafted or chose to sign with clubs in the United States while many others attended camps as future prospects. With several scouts in attendance in person and over 100 watching through the televised broadcast every player got a significant look from the North American clubs. We actually anticipate the audience of scouts to continue grow, as recent rule changes have opened up possibilities for European players in Canada and expanded the number of import players a team is allowed to have.
Jiri Pospisil, Petter Wickström & Gustav Norén, Future Star Showcase 2023
Highlighting three of the players who received contract in North America after the 2023 Future Star Academy Showcase. From left to right you find Jiri Pospisil (Northeast Generals, NAHL), Petter Wickström (Kenai River Brown Bears, NAHL) and Gustav Norén (Austin Bruins, NAHL).
2022
2022 the travel situation still were somewhat uncertain due to the previous pandemic and therefore we hosted the Future Star Showcase for the second time in Knivsta, Sweden. We had some coaches and scouts traveling to the Showcase and more than 100 watching our televised livestream. 87 players participated in the 2022 Future Star Showcase event, leading to 27 sign ups, 3 drafts of younger players and the majority of the players participating got some kind of offer.
Edvin Robertsson, Max Lundgren & Emil Kivistö, Future Star Showcase 2022
Three of the players who were signed after participating in the 2022 Future Star Showcase was, from left to right, Edvin Robertsson (Wilkes Barre, NCDC), Max Lundgren (Northeast Generals, NAHL) and Emil Kivistö (Islanders Hockey Club, NCDC).
2021
In 2021 we were unable to travel due to the corona restrictions but hosted our own event in Knivsta, Sweden, which was very successful. The event was televised for the scouts, and almost everyone of the 102 players participating received an offer to play in the USA.
Douglas Friberg, Gustav Blom & Marcus Brännman, Future Star Showcase 2021
Among many players who received offers, this picture highlights (from the left) Douglas Friberg (Northeast Generals) and Gustav Blom (New Mexico Ice Wolves) who were signed in the NAHL. Marcus Brännman (Dubuque Fighting Saints) was drafted in the USHL. These two leagues are two of the top junior leagues in the world.
2020
For our 2020 Pre Boston Showcase trip we had 51 players in three teams signed up but the Showcase unfortunately got canceled due to the Corona virus. We still managed to get several of our players a team in North America through our Mentorship program, thanks to our unique and diverse contact network of scouts and coaches.2019
In 2019 we brought 34 players to the Boston Pre Draft Showcase, and our success level was unbelievable. Future Star Academy Team Black made it to the quarter finals and Team Blue became second in their group, missing the playoffs with just one goal. Close to every Future Star player were offered at least one opportunity to further their hockey careers in North America, with most players receiving numerous offers, including one player being drafted first overall in the NAHL Entry Draft.
Filip Löfdahl & Casper Söderling, Future Star Showcase trip 2019
After the Future Star Academy Boston Pre Draft Showcase trip 2019, Casper Söderling was drafted first overall in the NAHL Entry Draft. Filip Löfdahl was the first pick in the second round of the NAHL Draft. Both were drafted by Maine Nordiques.
TESTIMONIALS
THE FUTURE STAR ACADEMY
SHOWCASE 2026
The Future Star Academy College Hockey Showcase 2026 will be arranged in Knivsta, Sweden, which gives more players from Europe the possibility to attend due to the lower cost.
The Future Star Showcase attracts a great number of scouts, coaches and GM's from all levels of the North American hockey world. Beyond the tournament itself, the Showcase also features trainings, lectures, recruiting help, and guidance in how to navigate this part of the hockey world. Future Star have an unique and diverse contact network which allows us to provide immense scouting opportunities for each player.
Players will be scouted live and in person by coaches and scouts who fly in to our Showcase, online during the Showcase weekend and also after the Showcase weekend. Our players have had a high success rate of receiving offers to play in North America after our previous Showcases. The recruiting process can go on for a while, and Future Star will help you in every aspect of the way to find the best fit for you.
Some scouts or coaches might be present during the trainings as well, and actively scout for their teams.
Age groups: for players born 2006-2009
Dates: 30 April-3 May, 2026
Location: CIK-hallen, Knivsta, Sweden (about 45 mins outside of Stockholm) MAP
Price: 8 495 SEK
The Future Star Showcase attracts a great number of scouts, coaches and GM's from all levels of the North American hockey world. Beyond the tournament itself, the Showcase also features trainings, lectures, recruiting help, and guidance in how to navigate this part of the hockey world. Future Star have an unique and diverse contact network which allows us to provide immense scouting opportunities for each player.
Players will be scouted live and in person by coaches and scouts who fly in to our Showcase, online during the Showcase weekend and also after the Showcase weekend. Our players have had a high success rate of receiving offers to play in North America after our previous Showcases. The recruiting process can go on for a while, and Future Star will help you in every aspect of the way to find the best fit for you.
Some scouts or coaches might be present during the trainings as well, and actively scout for their teams.
Age groups: for players born 2006-2009
Dates: 30 April-3 May, 2026
Location: CIK-hallen, Knivsta, Sweden (about 45 mins outside of Stockholm) MAP
Price: 8 495 SEK
INCLUDED IN THE SHOWCASE
- 4 trainings
- At least 4 games in the tournament
- Game jersey
- Future Star Hoodie
- Lecture
- Scouting info and help during 2026
- Recruitment info and help during 2026
- Advice and feedback about strength/off ice training
- Advice and feedback about mental training
THE FUTURE STAR SHOWCASE BROADCAST
The Future Star Academy Showcase os being broadcasted to scouts and coaches in North America, giving them unlimited access to watch all the games and highlights, both during and after the Showcase. Family members that are not on site, or players who want access to their games, can watch the all the Showcase games for only 249 SEK, both during the showcase weekend and afterwards. This clip is from the 2021 Showcase.Mike! We just want to reach out and thank you and all people involved for hard work and a great arrangement this Showcase 2021 weekend. Wilmer had a great time and we are all very happy for this opportunity! 🙏🏼🤩 See you and all the best.


