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next gen collegiate hockey combine
Thank you to everyone who made the 18th annual Next Gen Collegiate Hockey Combine (formerly the College Hockey Combine & Fair) a great success! Stay tuned for more information regarding the 2026 event.
event information
The Capitals Next Gen Collegiate Hockey Combine is an opportunity for high school aged hockey players in the DMV to showcase their on-ice and off-ice talents, as well as learn about the different avenues and opportunities in ACHA college club hockey. Event elements include:
- Virtual parent/guardian Zoom panel featuring representatives from admissions, financial aid, student life, and more
- On-ice combine testing, hosted by Competitive Thread
- Off-ice combine testing, hosted by Competitive Thread
- Full game scrimmage(s)
- College fair tabling hosted by coaches, players, and program representatives from attending colleges and universities
Combine Testing Disclosure:
- All testing is managed by Competitive Thread (third-party)
- The Capitals do not collect or view any participant data
- Testing results are sent to families and are shared to ACHA coaches only with parent/guardian permission
