Our 3rd Annual NLU Sports Women’s Hockey Combine was a success!

• 13 July 2026

At the end of June, Next Level U Sports hosted 54 elite U18AA and U22 Junior players from across Ontario. The two-day event was packed with high-intensity competition, allowing athletes to showcase their speed, hockey IQ, and abilities in front of U SPORTS, NCAA, and ACHA coaches. From dynamic skill sessions to physical testing and competitive scrimmages, players left with increased college program exposure and a clearer blueprint for their college hockey paths. 

We’d like to extend a massive thank you to our on-ice coaches Kelly MacDonald (University of Toronto), Theresa DiMaggio (Adrian College), Kelly Paton (Wilfrid Laurier University), Kayla Renaud (Wilfrid Laurier University), and Kara Den Hoed (Wilfrid Laurier University). We’d also like to thank our coaches who watched and supported these players both in-person and through our livestream. 

Finally, we would like to acknowledge our Next Level U Sports partners who make our combines possible. Thank you to PHYSELITE, See The Game, Nutrathletics, 519 Sports Online and Mental Game Academy for your continued support!

We’re incredibly proud of all 54 athletes who took part, and we’re excited to continue supporting them on their recruiting journeys!

2026 Women’s Hockey Combine photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1647228900737636&type=3 

2026 Women’s Hockey Combine recap: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5gIwhHsKGHI?feature=share