My column from today's Mercury:
Other than winning the Credit Union Cup, the annual Showcase is about as good as it gets in the SJHL.
If you have never been to one, you are in for a treat. If you have, you know what I’m talking about.
I had the pleasure of going to the 2009 Showcase in North Battleford and it was one of the most unique experiences I’ve had in hockey.
For an SJHL fan, it’s tough to get a good read on other teams and their players, especially when they don’t play in your division.
So getting to sit in one arena and watch all 12 teams play over three days is something to behold.
This year’s Showcase in Estevan will be in mid-October, less than a month after the season starts, so you’ll get to watch all the rookies and get a first-hand look at the changes each team has made.
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