Crack up your lawn mowers, shake the mothballs off your flag, and get ready for a heaping helping of independence. 

The 2017 Independent Classic has the chance to be the best version of the tournament played in recent memory, with talented players dotting the rosters at each and every level. 

Could we see repeat championship performances from the Lake Superior Stars at the 2003 level? How about the Hockey Factory's thrilling 4-3 win over the Wisconsin Flyers in the '04's?

We'd be remiss if we glossed over the 2005 Velocity Black team's run to dominance in 2016, going 5-0 and outscoring opponents 29-7 in that span.

Below are the YHH picks for playoff seeds and championship selections, along with a list of players to keep an eye on this weekend.