Andrews International Hockey Showcase attracts world-class talent to P.E.I.
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However, that was the case last week at the 31st Andrews International Hockey Showcase, hosted by Andrews Hockey Growth Programs, at UPEI in Charlottetown.
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The players practised, played games, participated in player panels featuring a variety of speakers – scouts, players, coaches and administrators at different levels – and had the opportunities to check out schools and programs in attendance.
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'It wasn't easy to bring together this many people and this many people to watch them,' said Andrews. 'We're pretty proud and grateful for the presence from the NHL, NCAA, CHL.
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'There's an incredible lineup of not only coaches, scouts and players, but, overall, it's an incredible combination. We feel there are going to be a lot of opportunities to come out of this.'
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NHL Central Scouting endorsed the event and promoted it. There were 17 NHL teams represented in Charlottetown last week.
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The event has come a long way since Andrews' father and founder of Andrews Hockey Growth Programs, the late Allan Andrews, started the showcase in Slemon Park, P.E.I. Josh recalled the first event featured only 10 to 15 players.
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'It was a dream of his to do this 30 years ago,' said Josh. 'You end up getting started very, very small, but it was started. He really wanted to get players opportunities.'
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'It's wanting to bring a level of excellence that has always been here, but to take the quality of the players and the quality of the coaches that we bring in to another level,' said Harris. 'We think it's important local and Atlantic Canadian kids see the pool of hockey is quite significant.'
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