The Quad City Sports Center is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 2009 Central States Hockey League Junior Showcase December 18-21st. The last time the showcase was held here was in 2007. The showcase brings in 13 teams from across the Midwest, including teams from Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania & Michigan. The four day tournament has a projected economic impact of $600,000 on the Quad Cities. Attendee's include fans, parents, and scouts for Midwest colleges and higher level leagues. This is not the only time these teams will be in the Quad Cities. They will return at varying times over the regular season to face off with the Jr. Flames. Games times will be released this fall as a final schedule is put together. Be sure to come down and support the Jr. Flames on their home ice during this tournament.
The Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau assisted in providing funding through the Iowa Regional Sports Authority grant to win this event for the Quad Cities.
For more information please contact the Quad City Sports at 563-322-5220.
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