Rink Hockey Academy's Carson Lambos (7) scores during the 2017 Western States Invite. Lambos was selected No. 2 overall in the WHL's 2018 Bantam Draft by the Kootenay Ice.
2018 Showcase Has Chicagoland Flavor
The second Western States Invite will be played this weekend at historic Bloomington Ice Garden, with the 2004 and 2006 age groups represented with a total of 10 teams making the trek to Bloomington.
In the 2004 Division, Minnesota-based teams Great Plains and Gentry Academy will be joined by the Arizona Jr. Coyotes, the Madison (WI) Capitols, the Chicago Young Americans, and Team Illinois. The 2006 Division will feature Great Plains, the Twin City Selects, the Chicago Young Americans, and the Northeast Wisconsin Jr. Gamblers.
Continue reading for a detailed team-by-team breakdown, complete with players to watch from each squad.
The 2004 Madison Capitols took home top honors at the 2016 Shock Doctor Shootout.
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