Celebrating its 13th 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 23-26, 2015, in which all 22 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 seventh season, the NAPHL is made up of 40 teams, 20 Midget Major and 20 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.
Aberdeen Wings
Eric Moser – Chicago
Brendan Riordan – Downers Grove
Cole Chatham – Belleville
Kevin Fitzgerald – Hinsdale
Colin Raver – Bartlett
Ethan Stewart – Rockford
Tucker DeYoung – Lake Bluff
Amarillo Bulls
Jacob Nitsche – Chicago
Aston Rebels
Brenden Kapcheck – Chicago
Austin Bruins
Nigel Nelson – Chicago
John Pesek – Lake Forest
Austin Smith – Orland Park
Bismarck Bobcats
Joe Tyran – Wadsworth
Luke Picek – LaGrange Park
Brookings Blizzard
Brett Callahan – Westmont
Nick Ford – Chicago
Brendan Payne – Plainfield
Martin Yelle – Geneva
Kane Durment – Kildeer
Corpus Christi IceRays
Dryden McKay – Downers Grove
Coulee Region Chill
Niko Luka – Bartlett
Connor Busch – Lake in the Hills
Bayley Marshall – St. Charles
Janesville Jets
Blake Wareham – Park Ridge
Cody Lichtenvoort – Algonquin
Carson Knop – Lake Bluff
Michael Maloney – McHenry
Kip Hoffmann – Huntley
Johnstown Tomahawks
Adam Ostrowski – Barrington
Steven Quagliata – Bartlett
Kenai River Brown Bears
Jack Nickels – Carol Stream
Thomas Keane – Homer Glen
Lone Star Brahmas
Peter Bates – Chicago
Bud Madej – Chicago
Minnesota Magicians
Joe Nolan – Chicago
Minnesota Wilderness
Tony DeVito – Bloomingdale
Chase Munroe – Naperville
New Jersey Titans
Jake Hamilton – Chicago
Springfield Jr. Blues
Erich Fear – Winnetka
Drew Richter – Darien
Matt Long – Orland Park
Anthony Tzveyn – Skokie
Trevor Stone – Pleasant Plains
Topeka RoadRunners
Jack DeMatteo – New Lenox
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights
Matt Beranek – Lake Villa
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