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Elite Edge Hockey Showcase shows growth of hockey in the south

The Elite Edge Hockey Showcase has been going strong for over 10 years now, and it brings young hockey players in from all over the southeast to receive on and off-ice instruction from coaches. These coaches represent more than 40 NCAA, United States Hockey League, North American Hockey League and other junior programs. This not only gives players an opportunity to improve, but it also gives coaches an early start on scouting for their future rosters. More and more talent continues to come from this showcase at Ford Ice Center as multiple alums have made it to the NHL, received college scholarships and had successful junior careers.

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