The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and Manitoba Junior Hockey League are again teaming up to host the SJHL/MJHL Showcase.
It will be in Regina at Co-operators Centre Jan. 14-15, 2019. It will feature three teams from each of the two Junior A leagues, made up of the top 60 players in the SJHL and in the MJHL. The teams will consist of players aged 16 to 20 who will be selected by the coaches from their respective leagues.
One team will be players 18 and under and two will be made up of players who are 20 and under. All teams play two games each.
This is the second year in a row for the event, coming off what was described in an SJHL news release as a “very positive” first Showcase in January in Regina.
“The SJHL is extremely excited about the opportunity to collaborate with the MJHL by showcasing the top players in our leagues in a new event that gives our players a chance to showcase their skills and abilities for scouts from all higher levels of hockey,” said Bill Chow, president of the SJHL, in a statement.
SJHL director of marketing and communications Logan Fraser said in a news release that the plan this year is to “have the same entertainment value with live streaming, broadcasting, large LED screens throughout the rink and of course many scouts in attendance. We welcome and encourage the public to come out and watch some elite hockey.”
