2026 NHL Draft — Live Presentation System

Client: National Hockey League

Production Partner: Ryvals Studio

Role: Creative Direction, Motion Design, 2D & 3D Animation, Ross XPression Development

Deliverables: Live Player Selection System, Draft Pick Graphics & Arena Presentation Assets

Year: 2026

Developed for the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, this modular live presentation system was engineered for the extremely short turnaround between each player selection and its in-arena reveal. Operators could update player and team information within seconds while maintaining a polished, broadcast-quality visual identity throughout the event.

The production pipeline combined 3D design and animation in Cinema 4D, compositing in Adobe After Effects, and final implementation in Ross XPression, resulting in a reliable system built specifically for the demands of live event production.