Rutger McCroarty (shown playing for Toronto Bulldogs in 2014 Brick Tourney), Detroit Honeybaked
For the next three days, top teams from around the country at the 2004 level will take the ice in Buffalo (NY) for the SuperSeries AAA Prospects Showcase, highlighted by national powers such as Detroit Honeybaked, Florida Alliance, Chicago Young Americans and Mid-Fairfield Jr. Rangers.
Also participating in the Prospects Showcase are the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, Colorado Thunderbirds, Don Mills Flyers, Elgin Middlesex Chiefs, L.A. Jr. Kings, Minnesota Fire, Mississauga Rebels, New Jersey Rockets, Ottawa Valley Titans, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite and South Shore Kings.
With the bevy of teams playing this weekend, YHH will get an eyeful of at least a dozen future stars. We've identified several already based on eye-witness accounts. Read on to find out who to keep an eye on this weekend.
Max Jelavic, Florida Alliance
Player | Team | Comments |
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Owen Baker | Detroit Honeybaked | Quickness |
Brady Berard | South Shore Kings | Poise |
Gavin Brindley | Florida Alliance | Movement |
Aidan Castle | Don Mills Flyers | Grinder |
Brody Crane | Elgin Middlesex Chiefs | Clutch |
Logan Cooley | Pittsburgh Penguins Elite | Sniper |
Katie Desa | Mid Fairfield Jr. Rangers | Glove |
Marek and David Hejduk | Colorado Thunderbirds | Double Trouble |
Cutter Gauthier | Detroit Honeybaked | Hockey Sense |
Nick Pierre, MN Fire
Player | Team | Comments |
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Max Jelavic | Florida Alliance | Power |
Vincent Lamberti | LA Jr. Kings | Lateral Movement |
Cole Lonsdale | Mississauga Rebels | Distribution |
Christian Manz | MN Fire | Butterfly |
Rutger McCroarty | Detroit Honeybaked | Laser |
Chris McGovern | New Jersey Rockets | Smooth |
Nicholas Peluso | Buffalo Jr. Sabres | Finesse |
Nick Pierre | MN Fire | Two-Way |
Lucas Ross | Ottawa Valley Titans | Grinder |
Carson Walters | Chicago Young Americans | Breakout |
Gavin Brindley, Florida Alliance
Mid Fairfield Rangers vs. Mississauga Rebels
Sept. 23, 11:05 a.m. - one of the best teams in the US will battle historically one of the best in Canada.
Detroit Honeybaked vs. Florida Alliance
Sept. 23, 2:35 p.m. - arguably the two best teams in America battle it out at the Feature rink Friday. These two teams are no strangers to one another.
L.A. Jr. Kings vs. Chicago Young Americans
Sept. 23, 5:35 p.m. - the Kings will get an early taste of what the best is...CYA is as deep of a team in North America.
Brody Crane, Elgin Middlesex Chiefs