Future Prospects Tournament field announced

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced the field for its Future Prospects Tournament, which will be held September 16-19, 2010 at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minn.

Twenty-two teams at the Midget Major (eight teams) and Midget Minor (14) levels will compete at the event, which will be held in conjunction with the eighth annual Sherbrook/NAHL Showcase Tournament and the first event of the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) season.
 
Midget Major (U18)
Carolina Jr. Hurricanes 
Amherst Knights 
Wisconsin Elite
Alaska All Stars 
Minnesota Blades
MEPDL
TBA
Affton Americans

Midget Minor (U16)
Carolina Jr. Hurricanes 
DC Capitals
North Jersey Avalanche 
MEPDL White 
Team Wisconsin
Alaska All Stars 
Minnesota Blades 
OZ Fitness Hockey Club 
MEPDL Gold 
Alaska Wolves 
Orange County Hockey Club 
Arctic Lions
Waterloo Blackhawks
Wisconsin Elite

Each club is guaranteed to play four games with playoff rounds culminating in a championship game.

The Future Prospects Tournament utilizes the USA Hockey Officiating Development Program and Pointstreak provides all game scores and statistics.

Teams not accepted into the tournament will have their application fee refunded.

The Sherbrook/NAHL Showcase Tournament has evolved into one of hockey’s most prestigious and well-attended events of the entire season. For scouting purposes, the Showcase 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.

More information on the Future Prospects Tournament, including tournament-approved hotels and the schedule, will be released in the coming weeks.

For more information on the NAHL Future Prospects Tournament, visit NAPHL.com.