SJHL Showcase to invade Spectra Place
In two days, one of the marquee events on the SJHL calendar will kick off in Estevan.The SJHL Showcase will bring all 12 member clubs to Spectra Place to play two games apiece in three days.
Local fans will get a steady dose of hockey, beginning Friday at 11 a.m. with Weyburn facing La Ronge, and ending Sunday at 7:30 p.m. when Flin Flon takes on Notre Dame.
Bruins president Jeff Pierson said he's excited for everything that the Showcase brings, including a chance to show off Spectra Place.
"We're showcasing one of the best Junior A hockey rinks in the country. That exposes our city more than our hockey club. Everyone who will hear and see about this, it's just super-exciting," said Pierson.
"I just really hope the people of Estevan and surrounding area come out and support this. This is step one in both the Bruins club and the city looking to attract bigger hockey events to Spectra Place. That part of it is pretty simple: good volunteers and good fan support will look very good on a resume for the World Junior A Challenge or even the RBC Cup."
The purpose of the annual event, aside from providing a financial boost for the host centre, is to showcase SJHL players for scouts ranging from the college level to the NHL.
Pierson said he's been in contact with three NHL scouts who are coming and there could be more.
The Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild and NHL Central Scouting will all have representatives at Spectra Place.
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