COMBINES
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The WHL Prospect Skills Combine Standard On-Ice Skater Testing consists of 10 total test configurations, within four test formats: Sprint Test, Reaction Test, Weave Agility Test and the Transition Agility Test. Scroll down, to take the Virtual Combine, and view all 10 tests!
EVENT DATES AND LOCATIONS
SPRINT TEST
The sprint test is used to evaluate an athlete’s forward and backward acceleration and speed. In addition, the test is used to determine the athlete’s puck control competency in a linear direction.
WEAVE AGILITY TEST
The Weave Agility test is used to evaluate an athlete’s forward acceleration and ability to maintain speed while performing multi-directional changes both with and without the puck. This test requires the athlete to navigate tight turns, working their edges while maintaining puck control, forcing them to play “heads up hockey”. The two Weave Agility configurations are:
TRANSITION AGILITY TEST
The Transition Agility test is used to evaluate an athlete’s agility and directional transitions between forwards and backwards skating both with and without a puck. An athlete must be able to change direction quickly while keeping their footwork clean, and maintaining or gaining speed. The two Transition Agility configurations are: