Program Overview

Event: Elmira Aviators Main Camp
Dates: May 30th - June 1st (Please see Itinerary for times) 2025 Elmira Aviators Pre Draft Camp Itinerary
Location: Canlan Sports West Dundee - West Dundee, IL
Website: www.elmiraaviatorsnahl.com

ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE VETTED. GOALIES REGISTERED AS PLAYERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INTO CAMP. PLEASE SELECT THE APPROPRIATE SESSION.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Per USA Hockey, effective August 1st, 2024, neck laceration protection is MANDATORY for all players. We are required to enforce this rule during the main camp. Please bring a neck guard with you to camp. Skaters and goalies must always wear one on the ice at all times.

Payments will not be processed until registration is accepted. You will receive the waivers within 24 hours of being accepted into the camp.

2025 Elmira Aviators Pre Draft Camp Itinerary

Program Description

The Elmira Aviators NAHL Pre-Draft Camp is designed to identify elite hockey talent. It offers participants the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of NAHL coaching staff and NCAA programs. Players identified will be put on the Aviators' radar for the upcoming season.

Program Detail

Dear Pre-Draft Camp Prospect,

The Elmira Aviators, proud members of the NAHL, are thrilled to be in the midst of our inaugural season competing in the ultra-competitive East Division. As the season progresses, our focus remains on identifying and developing top-tier talent to carry our program forward, especially with over 10 players advancing to NCAA hockey. Among them, 2004 forward Sean Williams has committed to Robert Morris University NCAA D1!

The journey to becoming an Elmira Aviator for the 2025-2026 season begins at our Pre-Draft Camp, scheduled to take place in Illinois from May 30 to June 2, 2025.

Last year’s inaugural Pre-Draft Camp was a resounding success, featuring intense, competitive hockey and significant exposure to scouts from our staff, colleges, and other junior leagues. Three players earned spots on our 2024-2025 roster: Frank DeRosa (tender), Michael Polston (tender, LIU commit), and Jack Kohlmann (draft pick). We are committed to continuing this tradition and ensuring that prospective campers like you have every opportunity to showcase your abilities and secure your place on our team.

Camp Details:

- 1 Practice with NAHL Coaches

- 2 Games, including All-Star and Prospects games for selected players

- A chance to compete in front of scouts and our coaching staff

- The League of Opportunity presentation for players and families to attend with Elmira Aviators coaching staff 

- Dates: May 30 - June 2, 2025

- Location: Canlan Sports, West Dundee, Illinois

Registration: 2025 Elmira Aviators NAHL Pre-Draft Camp Registration

Hotel:  Hotel Registration Pre Draft Block Link

Group Code: HTC

Guests can also make reservations by calling 847.488.9000 but have to say they are part of “Elmira Aviators NAHL Block” to receive the discounted rate. Please keep in mind that all reservations must be made no later than May 8th, 2025, to receive the discounted rate.

All players must be registered with USA Hockey for this camp. Please complete your USA Hockey Registration at the site below.

www.usahockeyregistration.com

For more information about our organization, visit www.elmiraaviatorsnahl.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @elmiraaviatorsnahl.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact 

Ray Welsh (rwelsh21@icloud.com) or 

Dominick Manochio (dmanochio@elmiraaviatorsnahl.com) 

We look forward to seeing you on the ice. Get ready to #TAKEFLIGHT!