The original summer showcase, since 1972
Compete. Get Seen.
Every summer since 1972, Hockey Night in Boston has put high school and prep players in front of college, prep and junior scouts. Thousands of HNIB alumni have gone on to play NCAA hockey, and more than 300 alumni have gone on to play in the NHL, PWHL, AHL, and the Olympics.
Est. 1972
The Boys Major Showcase is in its 53rd summer, Girls Major in its 33rd summer
300+
Alumni in the NHL, PWHL, AHL and the Olympics
Thousands
Of HNIB alumni went on to play in men’s and women’s college hockey
$0
No gate fees, ever. From recruiters to the whole family, everyone watches for free
Scouted by
- NCAA Division I
- NCAA Division III
- ACHA
- Prep schools
- Junior programs
Find your 2027 event
Pick girls or boys and the grade your player enters in fall 2027. Every event shows its dates, price and how to sign up.
Player
Grade in fall 2027
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Girls events Entering 8th grade through PG
Girls · Entering 8th grade-PG
Girls Festivals
Three June weekends in Worcester, Kingston and Middleton. The road to the Girls Major.
- Dates
- June 12-13, 19-20 or 26-27
- Cost
- $379
Girls · Invite only
Girls Major Showcase
The 33rd annual, for players entering 9th grade through PG. Earn a spot at a June festival, or receive a direct invitation from HNIB or a coach.
- Dates
- August 5-8
- Cost
- $479 if invited
Boys events Entering 8th grade through PG
Boys · Entering 10th grade-PG
Boys Festivals
Three June weekends in Worcester, Kingston and Middleton. The road to the Boys Major.
- Dates
- June 12-13, 19-20 or 26-27
- Cost
- $379
Boys · Entering 8th or 9th grade
Jr. High Festival
Four days in Worcester, with the Prep School Info Day on site.
- Dates
- June 29-July 2*
- Cost
- $479
Boys · Entering 10th grade
Sophomore All‑Star Showcase
Four days in Worcester for rising sophomores, with the Prep School Info Day on site.
- Dates
- June 29-July 2*
- Cost
- $479
Boys · Invite only
Boys Major Showcase
The 53rd annual, for juniors, seniors and PGs. Earn a spot at a June festival, or receive a direct invitation. Rising sophomores invited through a regional festival are also eligible.
- Dates
- July 29-Aug 1
- Cost
- $479 if invited
*Depending on the total number of teams, some playoff games may extend to July 3.
Have a 7th grader? Call 978-682-2425 about the Jr. High Festival. Not sure which event fits? Use the Eligibility Checker.
Your path to the Major
Fall to spring
Register
Pick the June festival nearest you.
June
Play a festival
An extended warm-up, then at least four games in front of HNIB evaluators.
After the festivals
Earn a selection
Top performers are invited to the Major Showcase. HNIB or a coach can also invite a player directly.
Boys July 29 - Aug 1 · Girls Aug 5 - 8
Play the Major
In Worcester, in front of NCAA coaches and recruiters, prep schools and junior scouts.
Rising sophomore (boys)? Start at the Sophomore All-Star Showcase. June 29 - July 2 in Worcester, it puts your whole class in one event, the summer before college recruiting contact opens for most players, and the class prep schools scout most closely: a player who repeats sophomore year at a prep school gives them three seasons. Only want an evaluation for the Boys Major? You can also play a June festival.
Why scouts make time for HNIB
Five decades of trust with college, prep and junior staffs, and an event built to show players at their best.
Real games
Stop-time periods with offsides, icings and penalties called.
One rink per event
Scouts see every team without driving between buildings.
Every game on LiveBarn
Coaches who can't make the trip still watch.
Video and in-season coverage
Professional video at every event. From November to March, HNIBnews.org covers New England high school and prep hockey and ties in HNIB players.
Prep School Info Day
Prep coaches and admissions staff on site at the Jr. High Festival and Sophomore All-Star Showcase.
No gate fees, ever
The whole family watches for free.
Parents ask us
How does my player get into a Major Showcase?
Play in a June festival, where HNIB coaches select top performers, or receive a direct invitation from HNIB or a coach building a team.
What does registration include?
At least four games, an HNIB game jersey to keep, professional video and the Free HNIB Player Profile.
Do families pay to get in the rink?
Never. There are no gate fees at any HNIB event.
Ready for summer 2027?
Find your event and register, or check which events your player is eligible for.
Questions? Call 978-682-2425, email info@playhnib.com or request more info.