Celebrating its 12th anniversary this fall, the North American Hockey League (NAHL) Showcase Tournament has evolved into one of hockey’s most prestigious and well-attended events of the entire season.
For scouting purposes, the five-day event from September 17-21, 2014, in which all 24 NAHL teams play four regular-season games, is a can’t-miss for every NCAA program and NHL team as they get their first look at some of the best and brightest hockey talent North America has to offer.
Located in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb of Blaine, Minnesota, the Schwan Super Rink is the largest ice arena of its kind in the world. The state-of-the-art facility, a $21 million project totaling over 300,000 square feet, features eight sheets of ice under one roof. With all its varied amenities and services, the Schwan Super Rink is absolutely unique in the world of ice sport facilities.
The North American Prospects Hockey League’s (NAPHL) first event of the season, will again be played in conjunction with the NAHL Showcase Tournament. Entering its sixth season, the NAPHL is made up of 32 teams, 16 Midget Major and 16 Midget Minor that compete at the Tier I level.
Traditionally, the NAHL Showcase Tournament attracts over 5,000 people in overall attendance, including more than 300 NCAA, junior and professional scouts.
With the continued inclusion of the NAPHL, the High Performance Hockey League (HPHL) and the Upper Midwest High School Elite League that total is expected to reach close to 10,000 this year.
Amarillo Bulls
Adem Arifi – Niles
Mitchell McPherson – Peoria
Eric Purcell – Lake in the Hills
Stuart Pomeroy – Glenview
Austin Bruins
Nathan Bastian – Batavia
Luke Forfar – Darien
Jake Arroyo – Bolingbrook
Bismarck Bobcats
Joe Tyran – Wadsworth
Evan Giesler – Naperville
Corpus Christi IceRays
Travis Maxwell – Fox River Grove
Coulee Region Chill
Niko Luka – Bartlett
Vince Marinaro – Hampshire
Joe Rutkowski – Crystal Lake
Janesville Jets
Matt Jurusik – LaGrange
Kip Hoffman – Huntley
Johnstown Tomahawks
Steven Quagliata – Bartlett
Peter Bates – Evanston
Zac Robbins – Glenview
Cam Bleck – Lake Forest
Garrison Sanipass – Northbrook
Kenai River Brown Bears
Jack Nickels – Carol Stream
Lone Star Brahmas
Andy Madej – Chicago
Roman Uchyn – Chicago
Nick Ford – Chicago
TJ Black – Chicago
Michigan Warriors
Cody Lichtenvoort – Algonquin
Minnesota Magicians
Kane Durment – Kildeer
Minnesota Wilderness
Ivan Chukarov – Des Plaines
Minot Minotauros
Chris Skordilis – Chicago
Odessa Jackalopes
Matt Beranek – Chicago
Matthew Wolf – Naperville
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees
Kevin Clare – Bolingbrook
Soo Eagles
Jimmy Slivka – Plainfield
Springfield Jr. Blues
John Severson – Rockford
Max Kalter – Highland Park
Jason Dhooghe – Aurora
Matt Long – Orland Park
Brian Rigali – Green Oaks
Trevor Jestadt – Chicago
Dryden McKay – Downers Grove
Tim Faulkner – New Baden
Topeka RoadRunners
Kevin Fitzgerald – Brookfield
Wenatchee Wild
David Lappin – St. Charles
Wichita Falls Wildcats
Cole Nichols – Chicago
Shane Kuzmeski – Grayslake
Chase Munroe – Naperville
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