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Review of CSSHL rinks on HockeyTV

Updated: Nov 1, 2021

Stand Out Sports is licensed to use footage recorded by HockeyTV. We have ranked every CSSHL rink that is recorded on HockeyTV to help you better select the games that will showcase your ability.

Our editors are always available to create you a Recruiting Video to send coaches and scouts. Although we work with any footage recorded on HockeyTV, not all arenas are recorded to the same standards and the quality of recording will effect the overall quality of the finished video.

Regional breakdown of HockeyTV footage at CSSHL rinks

Here is a regional breakdown of HockeyTV footage at CSSHL rinks. We recommend that you consult these rankings when deciding which game footage you would like to include in your recruiting video.

Region	Excellent	Good	Below Average	Subpar	N/A
Vancouver	4	1	2		2
Okanagan		4			3
Winnipeg	1	1	1
Victoria		2
Calgary		1	1	2	1
Saskatchewan	1		1
Edmonton				1	5

There are two main factors that go into our assessment of a rinks footage on HockeyTV:

Placement of Camera: the ideal camera location for a recruiting video is at center ice and raised high above the glass, which allows our editing team to frame your actions throughout the duration of the game. Subpar camera locations are at ice level and / or off center, which make sit difficult for our editing team to identify and frame your actions during a game.
Camera Operation: the ideal camera operation (whether from a human or automated software) is smooth and zoomed out enough to view all of the players at once, which allows our editing team frame your actions in the best manner possible. Subpar camera operation is often too zoomed in and / or not smooth enough to keep players in frame consistently.

To demonstrate the camera placement and operation at each CSSHL rink, we have included a brief video clip from every arena as well as a camera operation score ranging from Ideal, Suitable, Inconsistent and Subpar.

CSSHL Rinks with Excellent HockeyTV footage

These rinks are recorded from an angle at center ice and operated in a manner that allows the viewer to see the players in frame nearly the entire time, which allows us to select and frame the majority of your plays.

These rinks are ideal for a recruiting video, regardless of whether you have scored a goal or made a spectacular play, because the angles and camera operation allows us to effectively showcase the intricacies that you bring to your team.

Venue	Home Team	City	Camera Operation
UBC Thunderbird Arena	St. George's Academy	Vancouver	Ideal
Burnaby Winter Club	Burnaby Winter Club	Vancouver	Ideal
Duncan McNeill Arena	Notre Dame	Regina	Ideal
RINK Training Centre	RHA Winnipeg	Winnipeg	Suitable
Planet Ice Delta - American	Delta Hockey Academy	Vancouver	Suitable
Planet Ice Delta - Canadian	Delta Hockey Academy	Vancouver	Suitable

CSSHL rinks with Good HockeyTV Footage

These rinks are recorded from an angle at center ice and operated in a manner that allows the viewer to see the players in frame most of the time, which allows us to select and frame the majority of your plays.

These rinks are suitable for a recruiting video, regardless of whether you have scored a goal or made a spectacular play, because the angles and camera operation allows us to showcase the intricacies that you bring to your team.

Venue	Home Team	City	Camera Operation
WinSport - Rink A	International Hockey Academy	Calgary	Suitable
Bell MTS Iceplex	RHA Winnipeg	Winnipeg	Suitable
Memorial Arena	Okanagan Hockey Academy	Penticton	Suitable
South Okanagan Events Centre	Okanagan Hockey Academy	Penticton	Suitable
Okanagan Hockey Training Centre	Okanagan Hockey Academy	Penticton	Inconsistent
Kal Tire Place	RHA Kelowna	Vernon	Inconsistent
UBC Father Bauer Arena	St. George's Academy	Vancouver	Inconsistent

CSSHL rinks with Below Average HockeyTV footage

These rinks are recorded from angles that are either sub par to the standard center ice angle, or are operated in a manner that make it difficult for the viewer to see the players in frame, which hinders our ability to showcase the nuance of your play in an effective manner.

These rinks should only be used when you have had an above average performance, scored a goal, or made an incredible highlight play, because there is a chance that your actions will not be effectively displayed on camera.

Venue	Home Team	City	Camera Operation
Westhills Arena	Pacific Coast Hockey Academy	Victoria	Inconsistent
Barkman Arena	Prairie Hockey Academy	Moose Jaw	Inconsistent
Charlie Purdey Arena	Shawnigan Lake	Victoria	Inconsistent
Summit Centre - East	Yale Hockey Academy	Vancouver	Inconsistent
Edge School - Kyle Stuart Memorial	Edge School	Calgary	Inconsistent
Hollyburn Country Club	West Van	Vancouver	Inconsistent
Southdale Community Centre	RHA Winnipeg	Winnipeg	Inconsistent

CSSHL rinks with Subpar HockeyTV footage

These rinks are recorded from angles that are sub par to the standard center ice angle, and is operated in a manner that make it difficult for the viewer to see the players in frame, which hinders our ability to showcase the nuance of your play in an effective manner.

These rinks should only be used for specific clips, such as a goal or an incredible highlight play, because there is a chance that your actions will not be effectively displayed on camera.

Venue	Home Team	City	Camera Operation
Edge School - Kyle Stuart Alumni	Edge School	Calgary	Subpar
WinSport - Rink B	International Hockey Academy	Calgary	Subpar
WinSport - Rink C	International Hockey Academy	Calgary	Subpar
WinSport - Rink D	International Hockey Academy	Calgary	Subpar
Royal Glenora Club	OHA Edmonton	Edmonton	Subpar
Family Leisure Centre	Southern Alberta Hockey Academy	Calgary	Subpar

Rinks Not Available on HockeyTV

Unfortunately, not all of the CSSHL venues are recorded by HockeyTV. The following arenas are not offered on demand on the HockeyTV website.

Venue	Home Team	City	Camera Operation
Planet Ice Delta - International	Delta Hockey Academy	Vancouver	N/A
Planet Ice Delta - Legends	Delta Hockey Academy	Vancouver	N/A
Dale Fisher Arena	Northern Alberta Xtreme	Edmonton	N/A
River Cree Twin Rinks - North	Northern Alberta Xtreme	Edmonton	N/A
River Cree Twin Rinks - South	Northern Alberta Xtreme	Edmonton	N/A
Downtown Community Arena	OHA Edmonton	Edmonton	N/A
Black Jack Stewart Arena	Pilot Mound	Pilot Mound	N/A
Kal Tire Place North	RHA Kelowna	Vernon	N/A
Priest Valley Arena	RHA Kelowna	Vernon	N/A
Winfield Arena	RHA Kelowna	Kelowna	N/A
Hockey Hounds Rec Centre	Southern Alberta Hockey Academy	Calgary	N/A