What is ChampsEyeQ?
ChampsEyeQ is a professional hockey performance analysis service that provides athletes with expert feedback on their game play through detailed video review. Players are evaluated across 15+ attributes—including offensive and defensive skills, skating, hockey IQ, compete level, and intangibles—and receive both an overall rating and a projection of their potential to play NCAA Division I hockey. Based on multi-year data showing that roughly the top 20% of AAA /Tier 1 female players advance to Division I, ChampsEyeQ benchmarks ratings against this standard, with adjustments made as more athletes are analyzed and tracked over time. By combining objective evaluation with long-term performance insights, ChampsEyeQ gives players actionable guidance to understand where they stand and how to improve.
How ChampsEyeQ Works:
Players submit game footage—edited to show full shifts or defensive sequences—and receive a comprehensive evaluation report that highlights strengths, weaknesses, and key areas for improvement. The ratings and feedback are provided by experienced scouts that have evaluated thousands of female and male youth players on their potential to play NCAA Division I College Hockey.
The service costs $25 per 10-minute video segment, with a minimum charge of one segment, and analysis time is doubled when applying the 2x multiplier. To ensure meaningful insights, videos must capture full shifts with game flow, be filmed with a wide-angle view, and include both good and poor plays against opponents of equal or higher caliber. Skaters are required to submit at least 10 complete shifts across separate games, while goalies must show full defensive zone sequences with a variety of shot situations. For best results, players are encouraged to use visual markers (arrows or circles) to identify themselves in the footage. By meeting these standards, athletes can maximize the value of their ChampsEyeQ analysis and gain actionable guidance to elevate their performance.
ChampsEyeQ Results Analysis and Implications:
Based on the Champs App Infographics and multi-year analysis on how many AAA players in North America typically play Division I women’s ice hockey, we estimate the Top 20% of female players play at that level. Therefore, the ChampsEyeQ rating system tries to estimate what rating as of June 15th of a player’s sophomore year will be in the Top 20%. As we analyze more players and track their progression over time, we will continually adjust the Top 20% rating benchmark up or down based on the holistic view of the player ratings and their careers.
For example, if a player’s age in their video is still 9 months from their June 15th deadline and have a rating slightly below the Top 20% benchmark, the ChampsEyeQ video analysis can help that player prioritize the key attributes to focus their development on for the current season.
Video Submission Guidelines for ChampsEyeQ Analysis – Read Before Starting
Critical Requirements:
• Only submit 1 game per video (you can add multiple videos if needed)
• Depending on the length of the video(s), it is fine to submit shifts from more than 1 game
• Videos should show COMPLETE SHIFTS edited down to when player is on ice
• Shifts should be longer than 20 seconds (unless a major event occurs during short shift)
• Opponent should be at least the same rating as your team, or higher
• Pick a typical game – avoid extraordinary performances (e.g., don’t show hat trick games)
• Include ALL plays during shifts – both good and poor performance
• Wide camera angle showing game flow and context
• Each video should be from separate games
• If you cheat, you are only cheating yourself
Skater Requirements:
• Minimum: 10 complete shifts across all videos
• Must show complete full shifts with game flow
• Camera must capture wide view showing all players (Note: LiveBarn “AUTO” is preferred over “PANO”)
• Highly recommend using graphics (arrows/circles) to identify player
• Show flow of game throughout each shift, not just puck possession
Goalie Requirements:
• Must show complete defensive zone sequences
• Include saves, goals against, and reactions to different shot types
• Wide view showing goalie in relation to other players
• Show shots from various ice locations with game flow visible
• Highly recommend using graphics (arrows/circles) to identify goalie
Sample Report: Forward
