MHL Showcase returns to Pictou County Oct. 8-9

TRURO, N.S. – The Truro Bearcats will play games against the Miramichi Timberwolves and St. Stephen Aces at the MHL Showcase Oct. 8 and 9 at the Pictou County Wellness Centre.

Each of the 12 MHL teams will play once per day, pitting an Eastlink North Division team against an Eastlink South Division opponent. The first day will see teams matched up based on based on where they finished in the standings last season. All games are two 25-minute periods in length, and they count towards the regular season standings.

Truro meet Miramichi on Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. and St. Stephen on Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. Both games will be played at the Sobeys Arena.

“For the third year in a row, our league gathers to show the hockey world what our players, teams, and staff can do,” says MHL president Brian Whitehead. “It’s also a chance for our fans to see the excitement of early season hockey as teams have begun the march to the MHL championship.”

Single day passes are available – $12 (adults), $8 (students) and $5 (children eight to 12 years of age). Two-day passes are also available – $20 (adults), $15 (students) and $8 (children eight to 12 years of age. Tickets are available now by calling Yvonne at 902-396-6097.

All MHL Showcase games will also be streamed live on HockeyTV.com.

Following is the tournament schedule: