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Women’s hockey

WAHA Buffalo Women’s Hockey Showcase 2027

Where the next chapter begins.

Dates
June 4–6, 2027
Where
Northtown Center, Buffalo, NY
Birth years
2009–2013
Price
$500 USD

What is the WAHA Buffalo Showcase?

How Important Are Showcases in Female Hockey

The WAHA Buffalo Showcase is a three-day women’s hockey recruiting showcase at Northtown Center in Amherst, New York, just outside Buffalo. It’s for competitive girls’ and women’s hockey players born from 2009 to 2013 who want to be seen by NCAA, U SPORTS, AAA and prep programs.

  • 60

    players, the full size of the showcase

  • 3+

    games for every player

  • 30–40

    coaches expected

What’s included

Every player gets at least three games in front of college and prep coaches, plus skill sessions, combine testing and recruiting seminars.

Young women’s hockey players in black and red moving the puck up the ice

On the ice

Games
A minimum of three high-intensity games in front of NCAA, U SPORTS, NCAA DIII, AAA and prep coaches and scouts.
Game format
Three 20-minute running-time periods. Tied games go to a shootout, and a minor penalty gives the other team a penalty shot.
Skill sessions
High-tempo sessions to sharpen your skating, shooting, passing and puck-handling.
Goalies
Position-specific instruction on technique, positioning and game performance. Goalies apply on a separate form.
An athlete lifting a barbell during off-ice training, seen from behind

Off the ice

Combine
A professional off-ice combine measures your speed, agility, strength and athletic performance.
Seminars
NCAA coaches and industry professionals lead sessions on recruiting, development, nutrition and more.
Streaming
Every game streams live on FloHockey, so family at home can watch.
Apparel
You’ll pick up your showcase apparel and event materials when you check in.

Women’s hockey coaches and scouts

We expect 30–40 coaches from NCAA, U SPORTS, NCAA Division III, AAA and prep programs. We only name a program once it has confirmed.

Confirmed for 2027

  • Franklin Pierce

    Franklin Pierce

    NCAA D1
  • William Smith

    William Smith

    NCAA D3
  • SUNY Oswego

    SUNY Oswego

    NCAA D3
  • SUNY Morrisville

    SUNY Morrisville

    NCAA D3
  • Nazareth

    Nazareth

    NCAA D3
  • Fitchburg State

    Fitchburg State

    NCAA D3
A women’s hockey player in a maroon and white jersey with the puck
A women’s hockey player in a purple and white jersey skating with the puck
A women’s hockey player in a navy and yellow jersey on the ice

Run by women who’ve played

WAHA is an all-female hockey agency built by former players. We’ve been through recruiting ourselves, so we know the questions players and families have.

More about WAHA

The women’s college hockey recruiting calendar

NCAA Division I women’s hockey recruiting runs on fixed dates. Here’s how the showcase lines up with them.

  1. Apr 26 – May 31

    Quiet period

    Division I coaches can’t evaluate or contact players off campus.

  2. June 4–6

    WAHA Buffalo Showcase

    Starts four days after the quiet period ends.

  3. June 15

    First contact

    The first day Division I coaches can contact a player, after her sophomore year. A proposed change could move this to September for younger players.

  4. Aug. 1

    Official visits

    Official campus visits can begin, according to College Hockey Inc.

These dates are for NCAA Division I in 2026–27. Division III and U SPORTS have their own rules, and dates can change. Sources: NCAA calendar, College Hockey Inc.

Event details

Register nowGoalies apply
Dates
June 4–6, 2027
Where
Northtown Center at Amherst1615 Amherst Manor Dr, Amherst, NY 14221
Birth years
2009–2013
Players
Limited to 60
Games
Minimum of three
Price
$500 USD
Goalies
Apply separatelyWe review applications in the new year. Applying doesn’t guarantee a spot.

Northtown Center at Amherst

Northtown Center is a four-rink facility in Amherst, New York, just outside Buffalo and next to the University at Buffalo. In March 2026 it hosted USA Hockey’s Tier I girls national championships, with 48 teams across 14U, 16U and 19U.

We haven’t announced host hotels for 2027 yet.

1615 Amherst Manor Dr, Amherst, NY 14221
The entrance of Northtown Center at Amherst

FAQ

Who can attend?

Female players born from 2009 to 2013. The showcase is limited to 60 players.

How much does it cost?

$500 USD.

How do goalies register?

Goalies apply through a separate form, and we review applications in the new year. We’ll contact selected goalies directly with registration and payment details. Applying doesn’t guarantee a spot.

Goalie application

How many games will I play?

At least three.

Which coaches and scouts will be there?

We expect 30–40 coaches from NCAA, U SPORTS, NCAA Division III, AAA and prep programs. The programs confirmed so far are listed on this page, and we only name a program once it has confirmed.

Will attending get me recruited?

Nobody can promise a roster spot or a scholarship, in women’s hockey or anywhere else. What you get here is game time in front of NCAA, U SPORTS, AAA and prep staffs, plus a clearer view of the recruiting process.

Will games be streamed?

Yes. Every game streams live on FloHockey.

What is the refund policy?

Cancel on or before February 1, 2027 for a full refund. After that date registrations are non-refundable, though we may offer credit toward a future WAHA showcase.

Showcase terms

When will the schedule be available?

We’ll share the Buffalo schedule closer to June. Game times can shift, so plan to be ready up to 10 minutes either side of your listed time.

Where should we stay?

Host hotels in the Buffalo area haven’t been announced yet. Email us if you have travel questions.

info@advancementsports.com
Two women’s college hockey players take a faceoff as an official drops the puck

See you in Buffalo.

June 4–6, 2027. Limited to 60 players. $500 USD.

Register now