NAPHL SHOW League Announces 2026 Top Prospects Schedule & Rosters

April 3, 2026

The North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) is excited to announce the rosters for the SHOW Top Prospects teams, set to compete from April 10-12, 2026, at the Suburban Ice - Rochester, in Rochester, Michigan. The event will showcase the top talent from the NAPHL SHOW League, with all NA3HL and NAHL teams projected to be in attendance. This event will provide an unmatched exposure opportunity for the league’s elite players.

Each of the four teams will feature 20 players (12 forwards, 6 defensemen, and 2 goalies), bringing together a total of 80 of the best players from both the 18U and 16U levels. The teams will be coached by individuals scouting the event, including coaches from the NAHL, NA3HL, and other top levels. Player selections were determined through a combination of coach submissions and NAHL Central Scouting.

This is the fourth annual Top Prospects Tournament for the SHOW League, and it has grown in size since its inception. This year’s event will be shaped as a round-robin tournament, with each team playing three games on Friday and Saturday. Following the three games, the team will be seeded, and a championship and consolation game will be set for Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Dennis Vickers, Director of Player Personnel & Director of the NAPHL, states why competing at the annual event provides players with an opportunity to take their next step in their hockey career.

“This event provides players with unparalleled exposure to the family of leagues. Every NA3HL program and multiple NAHL scouts will be in attendance. This premiere event provides a critical opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills ahead of the 2026-27 season.”

Vickers shares more on why the mission of advancing players stays true with the SHOW League.

“Within the North American League and all of our affiliated leagues, we take pride in helping players advance to NCAA hockey. This is no different for our SHOW League. The SHOW League coaches nominated their top players for this event, providing them with a unique opportunity to compete against some of the best from the SHOW League.”

2026 SHOW Top Prospects Rosters

SHOW Red Head Coach: Clint Cassavaugh, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings

SHOW White Head Coach: Chris Ratzloff, Minnesota Wilderness (NA3HL)

SHOW Silver Head Coach: Chase Ernst, Peoria Mustangs

SHOW Black Head Coach: Corey Heon, El Paso Rhinos

2026 SHOW Top Prospects schedule (all times EDT, subject to change):

Friday, April 10

SHOW Red vs. SHOW White – 10:30 AM, Rink 1

SHOW Silver vs. SHOW Black – 12:30 PM, Rink 1

Saturday, April 11

SHOW Silver vs. Red – 8:00 AM, Rink 2

SHOW Black vs. White – 8:15 AM, Rink 3