AF Hockey - Summer Showcase
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June 19-21, 2026 (weekend format) - Commuter Only
**Registration Opens - Monday, December 1, 2025
Registration Fee: $395
The AF Summer Showcase is an event where players can test their skills in a competitive environment and be instructed and evaluated by advanced level coaches. Over the last 20 years, well over 100 former participants have gone on to play Junior A and NCAA hockey, over 100 former participants have gone on to play ACHA hockey, several are playing professionally and four have played games in the NHL! My present AF roster boasts 21 former participants alone. If you are a top level player, or someone who aspires to be a top level player, then the AF Hockey Summer Showcase is for you!
FORMAT/SCHEDULE: The Showcase provides participants with three games over Friday and Saturday, 80 players will then be selected to participate in one of two All-Star games on Sunday. The games will begin on Friday, June 19, and conclude on Sunday, June 21. All games will be played at the Air Force Academy Cadet Ice Arena.
- 3 GAMES GUARANTEED
- 2 SUNDAY ALL-STAR GAMES FOR TOP 80 PLAYERS
- GAME & SHOWCASE MVP'S
- EXPOSURE to AAA, JUNIOR, "A", and COLLEGE SCOUTS
- INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS (COLLEGE, JUNIOR A, & AAA)
- PLAYERS from across the COUNTRY
GAMES/ICE TIME/ROSTER NUMBERS: Games consist of two 25 minute stop time periods. If tied, a shootout will decide the winner. All players receive equal playing time. Teams will consist of a maximum of 19 Skaters and 2 Goalies. Each Goalie will play half of each game. All-Star Games will be two 25 minute stop time periods, with 18 Skaters and 2-3 Goalies per All-Star Team.
2026 AF HOCKEY - SUMMER SHOWCASE
(TENTATIVE SCHEDULE)
| Friday, June 19 | |
| 12:00-1:45pm | White vs. Blue |
| 2:00-3:45pm | Red vs. Gold |
| 4:00-5:45pm | Purple vs. Gray |
| 6:00-7:45pm | Orange vs. Green |
| 8:00-9:45pm | Maroon vs. Black |
| Saturday, June 20 | |
| 6:00-7:30am | Blue vs. Red |
| 7:45-9:15am | Gold vs. Purple |
| *9:30-11:00am | Informational Seminar #1 |
| 9:30-11:00am | Gray vs. Orange |
| *11:15am-12:45pm | Informational Seminar #2 |
| 11:15am-12:45pm | Green vs. Maroon |
| 1:00-2:30pm | Black vs. White |
| 2:45-4:15pm | Blue vs. Gold |
| 4:30-6:00pm | Red vs. Purple |
| 6:15-7:45pm | Gray vs. Maroon |
| 8:00-9:30pm | Orange vs. Black |
| 9:45-11:15pm | Green vs. White |
| Sunday, June 21 | |
| 9:30am-12:00pm | All-Star Game #1 |
| 12:15-2:45pm | All-Star Game #2 |
SCOUTING AND SEMINAR: The Showcase staff will include coaches and scouts from AAA, Junior "A", College, and USA Hockey. Informational Seminars will be conducted for parents and players on Saturday, June 20, at 9:30am and 11:15am. Both seminars are identical; two are provided to accommodate player schedules. The Showcase staff will provide information on the development system, various development tracks, College Club and NCAA hockey, as well as Q and A.
TEAM PLACEMENT: Team placement consideration will be given to players who carpool together. If carpooling, make sure to note travel partners on the registration form. Positions will be filled on a first come, first served basis. All players born between 2006 and 2010 are eligible to attend. Due to the limited number of goaltenders needed to fill rosters, only 2006, 2007. 2008 and 2009 will be accepted. Please be advised the Showcase is fast paced and physically challenging and demanding on goalies, so experienced goalies are encouraged to attend.
AWARDS/STATISTICS: Individual statistics are tracked. Each game features Players of the Game. Showcase Teams and Showcase MVP's are selected in each birth year.
OFFICIALS/RULES/CONDUCT: USA Hockey rules and Certified USA Hockey officials are utilized. Angular and contact checking permitted, head on and/or collision checking is not. Cheap and/or excessive physical play putting others at risk will not be tolerated, nor will any type of unsportsmanlike conduct. The Director reserves the right to remove any player whose conduct on or off the ice is deemed inappropriate.
EQUIPMENT NEEDS: Players provide their own equipment and sticks. Players are required to supply all protective equipment recommended by USA Hockey. This includes a certified helmet with full facemask (no half shields), mouth guard, hockey pants, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, shin pads, and hockey skates. Each player will be provided a showcase jersey to keep.
COSTS/PAYMENT: Your online registration payment of $395 will confirm your spot. You will also receive a confirmation email. There is a no-refund policy; however, refunds may be granted for medical injuries with a doctor's note, or special cases (less a $50.00 administration fee).
REGISTRATION/DEADLINES: The registration deadline is June 15, 2026. Registration will close earlier if rosters are filled (rosters filled last year prior to the deadline). The rosters and final game schedule will be emailed to each player prior to the start of the Showcase. The first games will be played on Friday, June 19. Players should check in 45-60 minutes prior to their first scheduled game to receive their Showcase Jersey, their locker room assignment, and any last minute instructions.
LODGING/HOTELS: There is no campus housing available for the AF Hockey Summer Showcase. click here for hotel partners
QUESTIONS: For hockey questions, contact Frank Serratore at frank.serratore.ctr@afacademy.af.edu or 719-333-3954. For online registration questions, contact AFASportsCamps@airforceathletics.org.
FRANK SERRATORE
AF Head Hockey Coach
@AF_Hky
In accordance with NCAA guidelines, all AF Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by specified number, age grade level and/or gender of its participants.
