FUTURE STAR ACADEMY
COLLEGE HOCKEY SHOWCASE

29 APRIL-2 MAY 2027

 

 

Have you ever dreamed of playing hockey in North America? The Future Star Academy College Hockey Showcase 2027 gives players born 2007–2010 the opportunity to showcase their skills to scouts and coaches from leagues including 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.
 
 
"Every NAHL season starts with the first major event for our recruiting. Being able to tune in from the U.S and have such knowledge on players through Coach Mike is massive. The NAHL year in and year out sees some of their best players coming directly from The Future Star Showcase"

- Coach Nick Skerlick, Corpus Christi Ice Rays (NAHL)
 
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 are scouted live and in person by coaches and scouts attending the event, 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 (please see the Future Star SHowcase History below). 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.
 
 

 
 

SHOWCASE 2027 INFO


 
  • 29 APRIL - 2 MAY

  • 2007-2010

  • Knivsta, Sweden

  • 8 495 SEK

     

    WHAT'S INCLUDED


     
    • 4 trainings
    • At least 4 games in the tournament
    • Game jersey
    • Future Star Hoodie
    • Lecture
     

    TESTIMONIALS



    • I absolutely love the Future Star Showcase. It’s a first class event with excellent players that are looking to bring their games to North America. It’s become a must attend showcase now for me each recruiting off season.

      - Coach Tim Kyrkostas-Islanders Hockey Club (NCDC)
    • Future Stars Camp is a phenomenally run event that does a great job of showcasing players in front of scouts from all over the world. Additionally, the knowledge that players gain from the seminars is invaluable.

      - NCAA Division 1 Coach
    • The Future Star Academy showcase Camp provides a great environment for players to compete against the best players from the region. Players have the opportunity to showcase their game in front of scouts from multiple junior leagues and colleges. Swedish hockey is getting stronger each year and it is an honor to be part of The Future Star Academy Showcase and grateful to have an opportunity to connect with the young prospects and professional staff that creates such a great opportunity for both players and clubs.

      - Josh Gratton, Potomac patriots

    • I had the pleasure of scouting Future Star Academy, as well as getting to know their coaching staff. The values they reinforce and instill in their players are exactly what coaches are looking for at the collegiate level, and they make it a way of life for themselves, and the athletes. The coaches are honest with their players and understand what it takes to play at the highest levels, which makes them a credible resource. The players are highly skilled, work hard, and welcome any instruction or constructive criticism. Their athletes take care of themselves away from the rink, and show strong leadership characteristics with the examples they set for others.

      - Coach Russell, Plymouth State University
    • Mike and Future Star Academy have been a trusted resource for us to identity prospects for our club for a few seasons, and I look forward to learning more about this year’s group.

        - Kalle Larsson-Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
    • The Future Stars Showcase is my favorite scouting event of the year. It is professionally run with incredible video and access to players. The hockey is fantastic with ages from guys for now to guys for the future. But what really separates it from others is not just the details and professionalism but the fact that the focus is where it should be, on the players. Coach Mike does such a great job ensuring the coaches know the players and that the players know the programs they are going to talk about. Mike and the Future Star Showcase are special and we love being apart of it every year!

      - Coach Bryan Eriksson, Northeast Generals (NAHL)
    • I think that The Future Star Showcase is a great opportunity for players to show their ability to play the game in front of hundred of coaches. Coach Mike has helped me a lot to get to where I am today. He puts a lot of time and effort into guiding the players both mentally and on the ice.

      - Emil Szepesi, hockeyplayer Northeast Generals (NAHL)

    • I decided to go to the showcase with Future Star Academy because I wanted to play junior and college hockey in the US. I believed this was the showcase where I could present myself to the most scouts and therefore be able to play at the highest level I could. Throughout the tournament I spoke to around 15 coaches and 8 of them offered me contracts, which was a lot more than I expected. Another great and unique thing about the Future Star Showcase trip is that you are coached by many different coaches from different teams who gets to know you really well, not just based on watching your games but by watching how you act at practices and outside the ice. If you want to play hockey in North America, I definitely recommend this trip because it will get you more opportunities than you can get elsewhere. Besides that, the trip is really well organized and there are no problems regarding things like accommodation or transportation.

      - Tor (player)
     

    THE FUTURE STAR SHOWCASE HISTORY


    2026

    93
    PLAYERS
    73
    OFFERS
    53
    ACCEPTED OFFERS
    120+
    SCOUTS / COACHES


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    College Hockey Showcase 2027

    Fabian Salasca Nääs, Emil Szepesi, Liam Ljungcrantz, Elliot Bast Wiklund

    Four of the players who were drafted or received contract in North America after the Future Star College Hockey Showcase 2026. From top-left to right Fabian Salasca Nääs (drafted by Fargo Force, USHL), Emil Szepesi (drafted by Northeast Generals, NAHL), Liam Ljungcrantz (committed to Plymouth State University) and Elliot Bast Wiklund (drafted by Austin Bruins, NAHL).
     
     

     
     

    2025

    90
    PLAYERS
    13
    COUNTRIES
    42
    SIGNED / DRAFTED
    85
    OFFERS


    2025 marked a new milestone for the Future Star Showcase, with outstanding competition and intense games attracting strong interest from North American scouts and coaches. Another year of opening doors for many European players looking to take the next step in their careers.

     
     
    College Hockey Showcase 2027

    Ruben Westerling, Alvin Elisson, Daniel Kim, Felix Lindberg

    Four of the players who were drafted or received contract in North America after the Future Star College Hockey Showcase 2025. From top-left to right 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

    95
    PLAYERS
    95 %
    OFFER / INTEREST
    28
    SIGNED / DRAFTED
    120
    BROADCAST VIEWERS


    2024 marked the most successful year thus far, with growing interest from North American clubs and an increasing number of scouts and coaches following the event both on site and online. The Showcase continued to create new opportunities for players, both for those who were signed or drafted and for the large number who ended up on future prospect lists.
     
     
    College Hockey Showcase 2027

    Charlie Zetterkvist, Ludvig Mellgren, Emil Samuelsson & Emil Szepesi

    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

    90
    PLAYERS
    32
    SIGNED / DRAFTED
    100+
    BROADCAST VIEWERS


    2023 was another highly successful year for the Future Star Showcase, with almost every participating player receiving interest from North American clubs. With several scouts attending in person and more than 100 following the televised broadcast, the Showcase continued to create new opportunities for European players looking to take the next step in their careers.
     
    College Hockey Showcase 2027

    Jiri Pospisil, Petter Wickström & Gustav Norén

    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

    87
    PLAYERS
    27
    SIGNED
    3
    DRAFTED
    100+
    BROADCAST VIEWERS


    Despite continued uncertainty around international travel following the pandemic, the Future Star Showcase returned to Knivsta for its second consecutive year. With coaches and scouts attending in person and more than 100 following the livestream, the event continued to create opportunities for players, including signings and draft selections for younger prospects.
     
    College Hockey Showcase 2027

    Edvin Robertsson, Max Lundgren & Emil Kivistö

    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

    102
    PLAYERS
    85 %
    SIGNED/ DRAFTED/OFFERS


    In 2021, international travel restrictions prevented us from traveling, so we hosted our first own Showcase in Knivsta, Sweden. The event was broadcast directly to North American scouts, and many players received at least one offer to play in the USA or got on the future prospect lists.
     
    College Hockey Showcase 2027

    Douglas Friberg, Gustav Blom & Marcus Brännman

    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 SHOWCASE TRIP

    34
    PLAYERS
    1st
    OVERALL DRAFT
    MULTIPLE
    OFFERS


    2019 was a major milestone for Future Star Academy, with strong team performances in Boston and most players receiving multiple opportunities to continue their hockey careers in North America. One Future Star player was also selected first overall in the NAHL Entry Draft.
     
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    Filip Löfdahl & Casper Söderling

    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.
     
     

    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.
     
     
     
    "Future Star Academy Showcase has been a great event for our staff to view top end players in Sweden. We’ve been able to bring over some great imports since we started scouting it. We are looking forward to seeing it again next spring!"

    - Coach Steve Howard, Austin Bruins (NAHL)
     

    QUESTIONS?

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Mike McCarthy