America's High School Showcase St. Louis

Regional Entry - Team DMV (Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia)

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS

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SHOWCASE OBJECTIVE:

The objective of America’s Showcase St. Louis is to provide a highly competitive national event for those premier high school student-athletes who play for USA Hockey-registered high school teams and to provide the opportunity for these premier players, who may not be traditionally scouted, to be seen by representatives from every level of junior (under-20) and college (ACHA and NCAA) hockey in the United States - as well as some from Canadian junior leagues. America’s Showcase hopes that each USA Hockey affiliate honors its registered high school players by selecting those players who represent their high school teams and the ideal of the student-athlete, through "open tryouts".

 

TEAM PERSONNEL

General Manager: Tony MacAulay – DeMatha Catholic High School TMacAulay@DeMatha.org

Head Coach: Zach Vit - Potomac Patriots USPHL Premier Coach/GM Zachary.vit@gmail.com

Assistant Coaches: TBD

Assistant General Manager: Scott Lowe - DMVProspects.com -- DMVProspects@gmail.com

 

ROSTER COMPOSITION

Team DMV will consist of 18 skaters and 2 goaltenders. The team will also name 3 alternate players (alternate players will not travel with the team to the event). A maximum of 4 players may be selected from any one high school, midget or junior club in most cases. 

 

PLAYER REQUIREMENTS

Eligible Players must have competed in at least 50% of their team's high school games in the 2019-20 season. The team is permitted to roster a maximum of four (4) players who are full-time high school students attending a school in the represented geographic area which does not field a high school hockey team. The team will consist of junior (11th grade) and senior (12th grade) players only.

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Freshman and sophomore student-athletes are not eligible to be selected, but may participate in the tryout process. All players must be registered with USA Hockey as well as provide birth certificate and pertinent USA Hockey information provided prior to the Showcase (medical waiver, etc.). Players must comply with all Showcase Player Requirements for eligibility as outlined in the Showcase Rules and Regulations. Players must communicate to the General Manager any issues that may negate their eligibility. Players MUST complete a Showcase Player Profile Info Sheet as well as a Team Questionnaire.

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TRYOUT COSTS:

The tryout cost will be $130, which includes up to 5 tryout sessions - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS

 

We will only be accepting online registrations this year. If this presents a problem, please let Assistant GM Scott Lowe know and he will see if other arrangements can be made for payment. 

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Payment in full is required before any player may step on the ice to try out. Players are encouraged to attend as many tryouts as possible to maximize the opportunity to receive an accurate assessment from the Team DMV selection committee. 

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NO PARTIAL TRYOUT PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED! 

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SCHEDULE OF TRYOUTS

Tryout 1 Tuesday, March 10 -- 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Bowie Ice Arena, Bowie, MD

Tryout 2 Thursday, March 12 -- 6:30 - 8:10 p.m. at Laurel Gardens Ice House, Laurel, MD

Tryout 3 Tuesday, March 17 -- 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Rockville Ice Arena, Rockville, MD

Tryout 4 Thursday, March 19 -- 6:30 - 8:10 p.m. at Laurel Gardens Ice House, Laurel, MD

Tryout 5 Saturday, March 21 -- 3:00 - 4:50 p.m. at Piney Orchard Ice Rink, Odenton, MD

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FINAL TEAM SELECTION

The Team DMV final roster will be selected and announced following the final tryout.

 

TEAM DC SCHEDULE

Accepting a roster spot for Team DMV represents a commitment on the player's part to make every possible effort to attend all team-related events and activities. The schedule of team practices is below; one exhibition game likely will be added.  

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF PRACTICES

Practice 1 Thursday, April 9 - 6:30 - 8:10 p.m. at Laurel Gardens Ice House, Laurel, MD

Practice 2 Monday, April 13 6:30 - 8:10 p.m. at Laurel Gardens Ice House, Laurel, MD

1 Pre-tournament exhibition game possible 

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It is the responsibility of all Team DC players to have their academics in order PRIOR to departing for the event. It is important that each player selected be committed to the team and attending the event with 100% participation. In the past, Team DC has participated in college campus visits and other group activities as part of the Team DMV showcase experience. The plan is to continue those activities this year.

 

TEAM COST / PLAYER REGISTRATION:

Upon being named to the team, each player is required to pay the team registration fee. Last year's fee was $750. This year's fee will determined once team travel expenses to St. Louis have been confirmed. It WILL NOT be less than $750. We will do our best to keep it as close to this price as possible. 

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Included in the player fees are the following:

1. Transportation to and from the event and all team activities during the event.

2. Hotel expenses (not including player incidentals).

3. Breakfast at the team hotel daily.

4. Team jersey and game socks.

 

SHOWCASE FACTS:

In past years there have been scouts in attendance representing more than 100 different organizations from all levels of play including college (NCAA and NCAA), junior and prep schools. All of the selected players (rostered and alternate players) will be included in the player directory for the event that is given to all scouts in attendance. EVERY player on Team DMV has been talked to by a junior or college scout in attendance in each of the past four years. Last year approximately 70 AAA, junior and college coaches attended the event. 

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CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE SCOUTED THE SHOWCASE

 

Formerly known as the Chicago High School Showcase, this event operated for the eight years Pittsburgh before moving to St. Louis in 2018. The Coaching/Managing Staff work extremely hard to ensure that all players speak to coaches and scouts pre- and post-event to assist the players achieving their personal hockey goals. This years event will be held in the St. Louis area. More details will be forthcoming on the venue and lodging options for families as they become available. 

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America’s High School Showcase Web Page

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