Projected future NHL players skating in Island U-18 Classic Tournament
Hockey observers can watch the future skate past their eyes Wednesday through Sunday at The Q Centre, Juan de Fuca Arena and Westhills Arena in the Island Classic Under-18 Tournament featuring 16 of the top academy teams in North America, from Palm Springs to Upper Canada College.
Most of the players have been drafted into the major-junior Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League or are headed to other junior leagues such as the BCHL or USHL. “I predict 10 to 12 of these players will be selected in future NHL drafts,” said tournament director Robbie Evers.
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