Formerly called the Chicago Showcase and renamed this year to USA Hockey America’s High School Showcase will be conducted April 14-18, 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It will be hosted by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL). Twenty-four boys' teams from across the United States representing forty-three States will compete and showcase their talents to scouts from every major hockey institution in the country.
The purpose of this prestigious event remains the same. It is designed to allow high school hockey players from around the country who do not traditionally get scouted due to geographic and budgetary constraints within the scouting circles the opportunity to compete against the best of the best during a five day period and be seen by every major hockey institution in North America. PNAHA is proud to support Team Washington participation in this event. The 2010 USA Hockey America's High School Showcase will be April 13-18, 2010. Tryouts for this event will be February 6-7, 2010 in Renton.
According to Jim Smith, past Chicago Showcase Director, “By allowing more areas to host this prestigious event, it promises to be second to none. I am quite confident the volunteers and organizing committee in Pittsburgh will not only maintain the high standards of this event, but will bring it to even greater heights. I am sure they will want to keep this event in Pittsburgh for many years to come.”
The Head Coach is Jim McTaggert and he can be reached at (206) 779-4221. Pam Preisser is the General Manager for the 2010 USA Hockey America's High School Showcase and she can be contacted via email at pamelapreisser@comcast.net. She can be reached by phone at 206-499-5904 [cell] or 253-529-2482 [home]. Her mailing address is: Pam Preisser, 1506 S. 268th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198.
Tryout location for Team Washington for the 2010 USA Hockey America's High School Showcase team is in Renton. Tryouts are scheduled for February 6-7, 2010. The ice times are as follows:
- Saturday, February 6th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m at Castle Ice Arena in Renton (12620 164th Avenue SE)
- Sunday, February 7th, 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Castle Ice Arena in Renton (12620 164th Avenue SE)
Please discuss this date with your coach to ensure that he is aware of your absenteeism from your team's weekend events. This program has been very successful in moving the top players from Washington, Oregon and Alaska onto Junior programs as well as to Collegiate Programs.
The cost for the try-out is $65.00 which will cover the cost of the try-out expenses. Each player is responsible for his own meals and lodging while at the try-outs.
Players who are selected to the team will be notified shortly after tryouts. The final team will meet in Seattle on the weekend prior to the tournament. The team will practice over the weekend and leave for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning. Typically the team will have an exhibition game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the night of arrival. This is a non-sponsored event. Your expenses must be paid in advance and is a condition of your participation on this team. Expenses will include ice rental in Settle, plane, van, hotel, food, equipment rent, staff, expenses and all other typical costs. The estimated cost to each player is $900.00 excluding food.
Try-out space is limited. Please do not hesitate to confirm your spot please email Pam Preisser @ pamelapreisser@comcast.net. Please make all checks payable to HES with your profile by December 15th.
Please print out the Invite Letter for more information.
Invitation Letter
Registration Form