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EHA professional player analysis
Professional hockey player analysis
with evidence and next steps.
A structured review of game video, verified player information, performance context and realistic hockey markets — built for players and parents who want more than a quick profile check.
This is a professional EHA assessment, not an official league, federation or club evaluation. It does not guarantee recruitment, a roster spot or a contract.
Two different steps
Free screening vs. full analysis
| Free profile screening | Full paid analysis |
|---|---|
| Initial direction and next step | Detailed full-game review |
| Check whether the material is sufficient | Timestamped observations |
| No detailed scouting report | Position-specific grades, strengths and development priorities |
| No obligation to pay | Scope, fee and delivery date agreed in advance |
Full analysis is a standalone service. Representation is not required.
How it works
From player materials
to an actionable report
The full analysis begins only after we confirm that the submitted material is sufficient. Before paid work starts, we agree the scope, fee and delivery date.
Confirm the scope
EHA checks whether the evidence is sufficient and agrees the report scope, fee and delivery date with you.
Receive the report
Timestamped observations, strengths, development priorities, evidence limits and a realistic market range.
Player context
We establish what the performance data actually represents.
- Age and position
- Current and previous teams
- League and role context
- Citizenship and contract status
Game video
Recent full-game footage is reviewed in the context of the player's position and role.
- Skating and mobility
- Puck decisions and execution
- Offensive involvement
- Defensive habits and compete
Performance trend
Statistics are read together with age, league, role and available playing history.
- Recent-season trend
- Production context
- Role progression
- Data limitations identified
Strengths
We identify qualities that are consistently visible in the supplied evidence.
- Transferable hockey qualities
- Position-specific strengths
- Useful patterns on video
- Evidence behind each finding
Development priorities
The report separates observable weaknesses from areas that simply cannot be judged from the material.
- Priority development areas
- Video-backed observations
- Practical next focus
- No invented certainty
Market fit
Where evidence allows, we map a realistic range rather than promise one destination.
- League-level range
- Relevant European markets
- Import/passport context
- Next career steps
What you receive
A report you can act on
- Structured player profile and evidence summary
- Game-video observations by key hockey areas
- Strengths and development priorities
- Realistic league/market range when evidence supports it
- Recommendations for profile, video and next career step
- Clear distinction between verified facts and EHA assessment
Method
No artificial overall score
EHA does not turn a player into a single “82/100” number unless a scoring model has been validated for that use. Hockey development and market fit depend on position, age, role, league context, passport and the quality of available evidence.
Grades of 1–5 are EHA professional judgments in the context of age, position and competition level, not percentiles among all hockey players. If there is insufficient evidence, the report states “insufficient data” rather than assigning a low grade. One game does not establish consistency across a season.
EHA method
Criteria depend on the position
Forwards, defensemen and goalies have different jobs on the ice, so each is graded on its own set. Every assigned grade must be supported by timestamped observations; criteria without sufficient evidence are marked “insufficient data”. Conclusions are limited to the material reviewed.
Forward
Skating and pace, puck skills, hockey sense, playmaking, scoring, defensive play, compete and forecheck, special teams.
Defenseman
Skating and mobility, puck moving, hockey sense, defensive positioning, gap control, retrievals and exits, physical compete, special teams.
Goalie
Crease movement, positioning and angles, tracking and reads, rebound control, lateral movement and recovery, save execution, puck handling, compete and composure.
What you receive
An evaluation excerpt
A format example for a fictional player: a 19-year-old forward in a junior league. A real evaluation considers the position-specific criteria; grades and a league range are given only where the evidence is sufficient.
| Criterion | Grade | Observation |
|---|---|---|
| Skating and pace | 4 of 5 | Explosive first step, wins the race to the puck (1st period, 12:40). Loses speed on the crossover turn (2nd period, 04:15). |
| Hockey sense | 3 of 5 | Finds good passing lanes in the neutral zone (1st period, 08:02), but under pressure often throws the puck blindly along the boards (3rd period, 15:30). |
| Defensive play | 2 of 5 | Slow to track back after a turnover (2nd period, 11:48 and 17:05). This is the first thing a senior coach will notice. |
Format example. The player, moments and grades are fictional.
How observations become an actionable conclusion
Observation → supporting moments → relevance to the playing role → development priority → what to check in the next game.
Illustrative report · continued
From observation to a decision
A continuation of the fictional 19-year-old forward example. This demonstrates the format, rather than an actual video review or an EHA client result.
How this affects team selection
The preliminary role hypothesis is an attacking winger who needs to improve transition defence. League selection requires additional full games, current-league context and team requirements. One illustrative fragment cannot establish a target league or promise a contract.
What the family or player receives
Traceable observations, their limitations, a role hypothesis and a clear next review plan. Defencemen and goalies use position-specific criteria; this example is not automatically applied to them.
Discuss a full player analysisThe initial materials check is free. Scope, timing and the price of a full analysis are agreed before paid work starts.
What we need
Better input produces a better analysis
We will identify missing or unverifiable information rather than fill gaps with assumptions.
- Player detailsName, birth year, position, height, weight and shot
- Playing historyCurrent club, recent teams and verifiable statistics
- Elite ProspectsCurrent profile when one exists
- Full gameAt least one recent full game; more context may improve confidence
- HighlightsUseful as supporting material, not a replacement for full-game review
- Status and goalCitizenship, contract status, availability and career objective
Evidence standard
What the conclusions mean
The report keeps source facts separate from professional interpretation.
Verified / observed
- Identity and playing history where verifiable
- Published statistics and league context
- Specific actions observable in supplied video
- Official rules used for market eligibility
EHA assessment
- Strength and development observations
- Interpretation of role and performance context
- Realistic league/market range
- Recommended development and career priorities
An assessment reflects the material available on the review date. A player's development, role, health, team environment and market conditions can change.
Frequently asked
Is this the same as the free profile assessment?
No. The free assessment is an initial screening. The full analysis is a deeper standalone review with structured findings and development priorities.
Does EHA guarantee a contract or a specific league?
No. Clubs make recruitment decisions. The analysis describes a realistic range based on the evidence available at the time.
Can parents order it for a junior player?
Yes. For a minor, the parent or legal guardian should provide or approve the information submitted for analysis.
Do highlights alone provide enough evidence?
Usually not for a full analysis. Highlights show selected moments; recent full-game footage gives substantially more context about decisions, habits and play away from the puck.
What do I need to provide?
Send current player details, recent statistics, Elite Prospects when available, at least one recent full game, useful highlights, citizenship, contract status and the player's goal.
How much does the full analysis cost?
The scope, fee and delivery date are confirmed before paid work starts. The free initial profile assessment remains available separately.
Player or parent
Request a full player analysis
Send the player's profile and available video. We will first confirm whether the material is sufficient for a meaningful review and agree the scope before paid work begins.