Forward · Ice Hockey highlight reels
A forward highlight from the ice hockey film you already have.
Upload your ice hockey game footage. AI finds likely plays and cuts downtime; you review the results, mark your athlete, and choose what belongs in the recruiting reel.
How a forward highlight comes together
Review likely plays from your ice hockey film, then keep the moments that show your forward best.
Mark your athlete and remove the plays that aren't theirs — NextPlay doesn't follow one player for you.
Use the Recruiting format to present the moments you select in a clean, coach-ready video.
What you can make from your ice hockey film
One upload, three ways to watch it. Pick the one that fits who is watching.
Highlight
Vertical 9:16, 30–90 seconds, sound on
For: Family, and your athlete's social media
Post it to TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts.
Recruiting Highlight
Landscape 16:9, up to 20 plays, silent
For: College coaches and recruiting services
Send it to a coach, or attach it to a recruiting profile.
Game Tape
Landscape 16:9, every detected play, no length cap
For: Coaches, your team, post-game review
Watch it back play by play with your athlete or their coach.
Your film stays yours: it is private to your account, and nobody sees a reel unless you share its link.
Forward highlight reel FAQ
Does NextPlay find only my forward's plays?
No. AI finds likely plays across the whole ice hockey game and cuts the downtime; it does not follow one player or identify an athlete by jersey number. You review the plays, mark your athlete, and keep the moments that belong. The position you add gives the analysis context; it does not make NextPlay follow your athlete.
How long should a forward recruiting reel be?
Most college coaches open a recruiting reel for 60–90 seconds. NextPlay's Recruiting Highlight is built for that audience — landscape, muted, ordered for impact — and when you share it you can pick a 15, 60, or 90-second length right from the share sheet, all from the same upload.
Is NextPlay free for forwards starting out in ice hockey?
NextPlay is a paid product. Plans start at $14.99/month for unlimited uploads and unlimited highlight reels, with full-game Game Tape included, and there is no watermark on any plan. You can cancel at any time.
Can I share my forward highlight reel directly with college coaches?
Yes. Download the Recruiting Highlight MP4 or send its unlisted share link yourself. A view count can show that the link was opened, but it does not identify which coach watched it.
Make your forward highlight today.
Plans start at $14.99/month — unlimited uploads, likely plays found and cut into a highlight you pick from, and no watermark on any plan. Full-game Game Tape is included too, if you ever want a whole game broken down play by play. Cancel any time.
Start your reel