Sunday, August 15, 2010

Minnesota's NAPHL, Future Prospects schedules released

Press Release

The North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) has announced the schedule for its first event of the 2010-11 season, which will be held from Sept. 16-19, 2010 at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine Minn.

In addition, the North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced the schedule for this season’s Future Prospects Tournament, which will also be held from Sept. 16-19 with games being played at the Schwan Super Rink, Fogerty Arena in Blaine and Centennial Arena in Circle Pines, Minn.

* NAPHL Schedule
* Future Prospects Tournament Schedule

Both events will be held in conjunction with the eighth annual Sherbrook/NAHL Showcase Tournament, which has evolved into one of hockey's most prestigious and well-attended events of the entire season.

For scouting purposes, the four-day Showcase Tournament, in which all 26 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. For more information on the Sherbrook/NAHL Showcase Tournament, visit NAHLShowcase.com.

In its second season, the NAPHL is made up of 40 Midget Major (18), Midget Minor (14) and Bantam Major (eight) teams from 19 programs that compete at the Tier I AAA level. The NAPHL is comprised of five regular-season events leading up to its Championship Tournament Series in which the top teams at each level compete for a league championship. The NAPHL season concludes with its Top Prospects Tournament, which is held in conjunction with the NAHL Robertson Cup Championship Tournament. For more information on the NAPHL, visit NAPHL.com.

Twenty-four teams at the Midget Major (10 teams) and Midget Minor (14) levels will compete in the Future Prospects Tournament.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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