CCM 68 Combine Boys

The Boy’s CCM 68 US and Boys CCM 68 Canada Combines are designed to help elite Bantam Major (2009 birth year for 2023) players with junior, college, or NHL potential advance their hockey and training knowledge in order to maximize their ability. Participants are taught position-specific and athletic performance drills designed by some of the top hockey coaches and sports performance specialists in America, and it is all priced at only $225 pp for the sixty-eight (68) American and sixty eight (68) Canadian athletes chosen. The players selected will have three days of dynamic competition for the country’s most elite Bantam Major Prospects from August 11-13, 2023. This is NOT some run of the mill camp being offered at a $1000 plus per player plus travel/hotel/meal costs. We are nothing like that. This event is 95% subsidized and the most exceptional 2009 birth year players will be in attendance.

200x85 LLC has been scouting the 2009 age level for the past few years and will select invitees based on a combination of the athlete's performance during the past playing seasons, effort, determination, attitude, and potential. We also consider recommendations by a player's current coaches as well as the scouting completed by our staff throughout the season. We are looking for the best players and the best prospects in the country. There will be many great athletes we will potentially miss out on. With that said, when judging thousands of potential prospects, there are going to be dozens of late bloomers, as well as a few who slip through the cracks. Only those athletes who receive an invitation will gather in Chicago August 11-13, 2023. Invitations will be sent out on April 28th, 2023- following the CCM Chi Town Shuffle Tournament (April 21-23, 2023), which is the final weekend of evaluation for players before picks are finalized.

Athletes who are accepted to the CCM 68 Boys US and CCM 68 Boys Canada Combines (presented by 200x85 LLC) will check in on Thursday, August 10th, 2023. A pre camp arrival package will be sent out (after acceptance) and include a full itinerary on where to check in, what to bring and how the players pick up their team outfitting, gloves, and stick. An "athlete & parents only" reception and presentation kicks off the Opening Night festivities.

Starting Friday morning, August 11th, the CCM 68 Combine begins- which is broken down into four parts:

1. CCM 68 Combine Testing: All male athletes will start off with an assessment (individual player profile) and receive an overall needs analysis once the testing is complete. The CCM Combine is an opportunity for all our players to get an understanding of their own physical and psychological makeup. We will have off ice testing for grip strength, vertical jump, long jump, pushups, pull ups, fatigue, speed and agility. The on-ice tests that factor into the CCM 68 Combine Sports Testing Profile will be forward/backward speed with and without the puck, agility transition weave, reaction times, and stamina. It is extremely important to note here that we are only testing to gauge further progress within each player, not to compare players. Our goal is to accurately and objectively gauge the athlete's talent level and provide insight and feedback to improvements, providing the athlete an opportunity to become a more skilled and polished prospect.
   200x85 LLC trainers will also work participants through specific off ice drills designed to improve athletic ability, speed and explosiveness. This part of our overall program educates participants (individually) on how to improve hockey-specific speed, agility and quickness movements, and how to train specifically for the needs and requirements of their individual positions.
2. On & Off-Ice Training: Each group will also receive three (hours) of intense on-ice training. In addition, participants will be separated into position groups during some of our on-ice training sessions (Forwards, Defense and Goalies) to work individually on hockey skills and techniques with top-notch position coaches with junior, college and NHL experience.
3. Team competitions: Each team will play three (3) highly competitive games during the CCM 68 Boys US and CCM 68 Boys Canada Combines Presented by 200x85 LLC.
4. Lectures & Seminars: In addition to all the on and off ice training activities 200x85 LLC, will bring in notable guest speakers, providing these athletes and parents valuable knowledge about junior, college and pro level road map. In addition, topics such as the truths and myths regarding the recruiting process, family advisors, player agents, Major Junior hockey, Amateurism and NCAA Eligibility.

Players participating in the CCM 68 Boys US and CCM 68 Boys Canada Combines Presented by 200x85 LLC will be given the opportunity to showcase their abilities and get early national exposure from well-attended scouts at the junior, college and pro level. Our athletes will gain exposure to a combine style event with the testing and requirements needed as early as possible so their performance on the ice and at other events increase as they become more aware and comfortable to what recruiters and junior/college coaches are looking for. Video and action photos will be taken, players will be evaluated by numerous scouts and athletes will learn more about what it takes to compete at the highest level and gauge their current abilities against the very best.

This Bantam Major Camp has now become known for the quality of hockey players we attract and one benefit to you will be seeing how you rate compared to your peers. The CCM 68 Boys US and CCM 68 Boys Canada Combines Presented by 200x85 LLC are all about getting better and competing. Bottom line, this is a top-of- the-line, well-organized event where the very best players can come to compete with and against the best. The 2018 NHL Draft saw nine (9) players chosen from our very first class of 68’s from the 2000 Birth Year!

The CCM 68 Boys US and CCM 68 Boys Canada Combines Presented by 200x85 LLC costs $395.00 per player. All player costs (food, on-ice and off-ice testing, on-ice training, instruction) are covered as part of this minimal fee. In addition, each player receives Jerseys, Socks, Tees, Shorts, Hockey Gloves, 1 CCM Stick, a CCM bag, and much more. Selected prospects will have to provide their own transportation to and from the camp and must stay at the designated hotel.

Players who are accepted in the CCM 68 Boys US and CCM 68 Boys Canada Combines Presented by 200x85 LLC will be provided with a punch list of items needed for the event.

All on/off ice training and lectures will take place at Mount Prospect Ice Arena in Mount Prospect; Illinois and the players will stay in a nearby hotel.

Yes, all scouts and media outlets must pre-register and be pre-approved before coming to the CCM 68 Combine. Please contact Mike Embach.