Pro-Am PreDraft and Chowder Cup Showcase Series
The Florida Eels invites players from across the Globe to partake and compete each Spring (May) and Summer (July) in the Pro Am Chowder Cup Series of Showcases. Annually, we host several teams in each Division providing players an opportunity to showcase their skills in very competitive games against teams from the USA, Canada and Europe. Our rosters have included players from across the World Including: USA, Canada: Edmonton, Calgary, Manitoba, Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Nova Scotia, Europe: Russia, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Latvia, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, China, South Korea and Australia
The Pro Am Chowder Cup Series has been hosting these showcases/tournaments for over 4 decades, offering players enormous exposure and visibility in front of Pro Scouts from the NHL, AHL, ECHL SPHL, as well as coaches from NCAA and ACHA Division I, II and III college teams; and Junior teams such as Canadian Major Junior, the BCHL, AJHL, NAHL NCDC, the USPHL, NA3HL and the EHL.
There are 100’s of teams competing in these events. They offer unprecedented exposure for junior and college bound players who are looking to come under the direct radar of the college and junior coaches. Remember, “if you are not seen you will not be scouted. If you are not scouted, it is unlikely that you will be recruited”
Over the last 2 decades, the Florida Eels have hosted 100’s of teams at the Pro Am Chowder Cup Showcases/Tournaments. We have advanced hundreds of players to Junior and college programs from the Pro Am events. Indeed, the Eels are one of the preeminent junior programs in North America, having won 10+ Divisional titles, advanced 10+ years in the playoffs and National appearances and advanced 350 alumni to college hockey programs. There is no doubt the Eels are one of the most recruited programs in Junior hockey.
All games are held at following venues:
- Foxboro Sports Center, Foxboro Mass
- Canton Ice House, Canton Mass
- New England Sports Village, Attleboro Mass
- Thayer Sports Center, Braintree Mass
Dates:
Pro Am Pre-Draft May 10th 11th and 12th, 2024 – A practice will be held on May 9th, 2024 for all players
Jr A Division Players born: 2004-2006
College Open Division Players born: 2005-2007 (5 players 2008 can play in college open)
Pro Am Mini Chowder Cup July 12 13th and 14th, 2024 – Registration for this event is now closed. Thank you for your interest, but the event is now full. Please keep us in mind for next year!
Pro Am Sr. Chowder Cup July 18th 19th 20 21st, 2024 – A practice will be held on July 17th for all players.
Jr A Division: Players born: 2004-2006
College Open Division: Players born: 2005-2007
Pro Am Jr Chowder Cup July 25th– 26 27 28, 2024 – A practice will be held on July 24th for all players
Players born: 2008 Division
Players born: 2009 Division
Spots are limited so please make sure you get your registration in as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Frank Scarpaci, General Manager of the Florida Eels Junior Hockey program. Frank can be reached by email at gm@floridaeelsjrhockey.com, or by calling (941) 400-9023.