The Favorite: Great Plains

Players to Watch: Max Plante, Junior Podein, Carter George (G) 

Essentially the same group that finished second in the country at last year's North American Hockey Showcase, Great Plains has played together in high-pressure situations before. Overall, the Great Plains defense is among the deepest in the tournament, coupled with quick-strike forwards.  

Keep An Eye On: Euro American Red

Players to Watch: Wyatt Olson, Jay Ellingson, Danny Nelson  

A strong showing and a championship win over Blue Army at The Big One in March bodes well for Euro American Red, which carries a size advantage against most teams. That size is not simply relegated to a bruising defensive core, as Euro Red's forward lines carry ample height. 

Don't Forget About: Miracle Gold

Players to Watch: William Whitelaw, Oliver Moore, Tristan May-Robinson 

Deep from top to bottom, Miracle Gold has game-breakers at both the defensive and forward positions, not to mention a solid goaltending duo of Carter Wishart and Gabe Gleich. Miracle Gold also offers a strong contingent of  Minnesota Blades.