
The intensity was ramped up in Blaine, MN as teams from all levels of the Tier 1 Elite League were competing for a championship. There was a different feel of play than a normal showcase as the players had a ton of urgency while chasing the ultimate prize.
For the weekend, we had a chance to view U15 and U16 levels in-depth in order to compare the best '02 birth years against each other. The tournament gave players a chance to show what they can do when push came to shove and the game got tough. Checking was tight . . .

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