Members of the New England Wolves Staff travelled to Prague, Czechia the first weekend of May to coach and scout at the Czech Tryout Camp, an international event that takes in players from all over Europe and has them competing looking for opportunities to play overseas.
Every year the Wolves remain the most international and diverse team in both the EHL and EHLP, and this has helped grow and expand the Wolves footprint abroad and make them a top team in each league year in and year out.
The Czech tryout camp is run by Daniel Cerny and Viktor Lukas, two Czech coaches who are affiliated with Czech Hockey Camps and DC Hockey. The Wolves have been attending this event since 2019, and it has grown into a fantastic event for players throughout Europe to attend and be seen by scouts from Finland, Canada, and the US. Jr teams from these nations as well as leagues such as the EHL, USPHL, Europe Programs, Prep schools, and ACHA college hockey were in attendance for the 3 day event. Players from Latvia, China, Malaysia, Slovakia, Germany, Austria, and Czechia were in attendance.
What makes the camp unique and exceptional is the quality of the operation. Players get practices, seminars, meetings with teams, multiple games, use of the on site gym, jerseys, awards, as well as meals and hotel accommodations included in the price of the showcase. The food available is spectacular too. Additionally, scouts are on the benches interacting with the kids on a daily basis. It is truly a first class event and much better run than most Jr showcases I have attended over the years.
I highly recommend this camp for anyone the world over looking to be seen by Jr scouts and pursuing options to travel and play hockey in an outstanding setting. Here is a link to the camps website – CzechTryOut – ENG | Czechtryout
Here is this years schedule of events:
I highly recommend this camp!
By Andrew Trimble
