BCHL to hold first Alberta showcase in Nisku this October
Twenty junior hockey teams will play in front of NHL, NCAA and U Sports scouts at the Silent Ice Centre over four days.
Why it matters
The event brings top junior hockey talent and major league scouts to the Edmonton region for the first time.
The British Columbia Hockey League will host its annual showcase event in Nisku from Oct. 11-14 at the Silent Ice Centre, marking the first time the tournament has been held in Alberta. Twenty teams will each play two regular-season games during the event.
This year's showcase runs over four days instead of the usual five. BCHL Events Manager Connor Ewert said the state-of-the-art facility will give players a memorable experience as they perform in front of more than 100 coaches and scouts from the NHL, NCAA, U Sports and other leagues.
Holding the showcase in Alberta became possible after five teams moved from the Alberta Junior Hockey League to the BCHL a couple of years ago, giving the league a stronger presence in the province.
The BCHL will also run a roadshow-style event in Cold Lake in February, featuring the Blackfalds Bulldogs.
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