NCAA and CHL announce partnership for College Hockey Showcase

Exhibition series to feature top college and junior teams

The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) have announced a partnership to create the College Hockey Showcase, an exhibition series that will feature top college and junior teams from across North America.

The series will begin in the 2023-24 season and will include 10 games played at various venues across the United States and Canada. The matchups will feature teams from the NCAA Division I and Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, as well as the CHL's three major junior leagues: the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), and Western Hockey League (WHL).

Partnership to provide unique opportunities for student-athletes

The partnership between the NCAA and CHL is a significant development for college hockey in North America. It will provide unique opportunities for student-athletes to compete against some of the best young players in the world, while also showcasing the high level of play in both the NCAA and CHL.

The College Hockey Showcase will also serve as a valuable tool for player development, as it will allow scouts from both the NHL and NCAA to evaluate top prospects in a competitive environment.

Series to feature some of the top teams in college hockey

The College Hockey Showcase will feature some of the top teams in college hockey, including the reigning NCAA champion Denver Pioneers and the 2023 Frozen Four runner-up Minnesota State Mavericks.

The series will also include some of the top junior teams in Canada, such as the OHL's London Knights and the WHL's Kamloops Blazers.

Matchups to be determined by a selection committee

The matchups for the College Hockey Showcase will be determined by a selection committee that will include representatives from both the NCAA and CHL.

The committee will consider a variety of factors when making its selections, including team records, strength of schedule, and fan interest.

Series to be broadcast on ESPN and TSN

The College Hockey Showcase will be broadcast on ESPN and TSN, two of the leading sports networks in North America.

The series will provide fans with a unique opportunity to watch some of the best college and junior hockey players in the world compete against each other.