Honeybaked forward Frank Nazar scores one of his three goals against Buffalo on Friday.
Huge statistical performances were the theme of the first day of the Buffalo Showcase, with several players putting up big numbers.
Nick Pierre of the MN Fire officially leads all players with nine points, scoring three goals in the Fire's 4-2 win over Pittsburgh Penguins Elite and five times in the afternoon matchup against the Don Mills Flyers.
JoJo Dable had a big day for the Mid-Fairfield Jr. Rangers, Frank Nazar of Honeybaked was impressive, and Gavin Brindley of the Florida Alliance dazzled with his skills and speed.
Three teams escaped Day 1 with perfect 2-0-0 records, with the MN Fire, Jr. Rangers, and Chicago Young Americans all emerging unscathed.
Also coming out of Day 1 without a loss were Detroit Honeybaked and the Florida Alliance, who both went 1-0-1 after tying 5-5 in arguably the day's most exciting contest.
Nick Pierre (MN Fire) leads the showcase in overall scoring with nine points.
Gavin Brindley is second on the scoring list with seven points for Florida Alliance.
Austin Tasca, South Shore Kings
Tasca is a pest on the ice for opponents, coupling great speed with relentless offensive pressure.
Nick Pierre, MN Fire
The scoring leader showed off his accurate shot and quick release on Friday.
Sydney Morrow, Mid-Fairfield Jr. Rangers
Possibly the most complete defender in the showcase, Morrow's skating and good decisions with the puck make her stand out.
Cole Lonsdale, Mississauga Rebels
A bright spot on Friday for the Rebels, Lonsdale is a unique force in the neutral zone with his passing acumen.
Frank Nazar, Detroit Honeybaked
Nazar has an knack for being in the right place on the ice, and can finish when he gets the chance.
Brennan Ali, Chicago Young Americans
A hard-working grinder, Ali rarely gets beat in the corners and is tough to push off the puck.
Rutger McGroarty, Detroit Honeybaked
Simply a threat wherever he is on the ice. Incredibly quick hands.
Michael Karvelas, LA Jr. Kings
Puck-rushing defenseman who can break open a game with his speed.
Grant Babcock, Detroit Honeybaked
Rock-solid, makes the right plays, and is rarely caught out of position. Effective stay-at-home defender.
Keep an eye on South Shore's speedy Austin Tasca.
Grant Babcock, a steadying force on the Honeybaked blue line
Nicholas Peluso could be a force for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres this weekend.
Jaden Lipinski nets a goal in Friday's win over the South Shore Kings
Charlie Emme showed off his shot in CYA's win over Elgin Middlesex on Friday.
Logan Cooley, has three points in two games so far for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite.
Florida's Vincent Thompson ties Honeybaked 5-5 with just 2:45 to play in regulation.