Make sure they know who you are. I don’t want to come off as in saying this is a joke and you absolutely shouldn’t go. The other things to think about are the number of players that will be either moving up to the USHL or down to a Tier 3 league (EHL, USPHL, NA3HL, etc..). The first three weeks of NAHL tryout camps are very important because they lead up to the NAHL Draft, which will be held on Tuesday, June 4th. Saying “my son played with ##### and he is better” or “##### doesnt even have near the points my son had”, or statements along those lines it sounds like bad attitude. What I can figure out is simple math. I personally, as a player, was never a fan of going to NAHL camps. Some will be selected in the 2017 NAHL Draft on June 6th based off of their performances at pre-draft camps this Spring. Usually I would not have paid attention to the NAHL draft because in past years, draft picks have been cut just as often as non drafted players. 2018-19 season they currently have 11 ’98 birth year players. TRYOUT CAMPS. “We are very excited for our upcoming Pre-Draft camp. First off are team camps that are labeled “pre draft” or “open”. You need to realize just how many players these teams have in there system already and also try to do some research on just how many roster spots are available. I have always been skeptical when it comes to these NAHL Pre-Draft camps or any type of Junior Hockey Camp at Tier 2 and Tier 1 levels. Typically I do not pay too much attention to any junior hockey league draft beyond the first through third rounds. Now, most players/parents don’t realize how many players are in a given NAHL or USHL organization. That includes “pre draft”, “open” and “main” camp payments. Inver Grove Heights, MN. “With both old and new faces, we know we’ll have built a team to contend with come this September.”. So with that being said they have at the very least 5 opening roster spots due to the ’98s aging out. “We’re only interested in bringing on the best players who understand our philosophy of hard work, sacrifice, and commitment not only to the team and their teammates, but also to the community,” said Boyd. Because the NAHL draft results have some listings of prior teams I was not aware of, these are the basic numbers I came up with. So if you aren’t drafted or tendered, I wouldn’t go. They have been able to work with their scouting departments and identify players that have sparked their interest throughout the season, through one of many pre-draft camps, or in some cases at an NAHL Combine,” said NAHL Commissioner and President Mark Frankenfeld. To not be drafted puts you in the majority of players, and not the minority. If I have one piece of advice for you, make sure you stand out. 10% From teams and leagues not clearly described, or Europe, 7% From Various Tier III leagues other than NA3HL.