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Youth Prospects 16U

The Minnesota Hockey CCM High Performance Youth 16U Prospects League is designed to give hockey players born in 2009 & 2010 (non-bantam eligible) the opportunity to train and compete against players of similar age and ability. The Prospects League is built in conjunction with our HP Tier I League and is conducted in accordance with USA Hockey rules. All teams are eligible for USA Hockey’s Tier II National Championships.

The Prospects League is focused on preparing players for their upcoming high school season and future CCM High Performance through an emphasis on player development. Players will train and play games August - October, including a league playoff with the chance of playing for USA Hockey National Championship advancement.

The 16U League will again have four teams, competing with game weekends beginning mid-August. There will be a pre-season training camp and seven regular season weekends. The Minnesota District Playoff to determine the team that will represent Minnesota at the USA Hockey National Championships in April, 2026 will be held in early November. 

Eligible players include all 2009 players that tried out for the MN 16 Tier I program, 2010 players that tried out for their local district 15O programs, and 2009 and 2010 (non-Bantam eligible) players that played at a B1, A or AA bantam program last season. 2009 and 2010 players who participated in the Tier I tryouts will be invited to participate in the tryouts/evaluations. Following the evaluations, four teams will be formed, split evenly by evaluators & coaching staff.

League Highlights:

  • Training Camp Weekend - August 15th-17th
  • 20+ regular season games plus playoffs
  • Participate in the NAPHL Showcase Tournament - September 12th-14th
  • Tier II status includes competition against other Tier II programs from North Dakota, South Dakota & Wisconsin 
  • Opportunity to compete for a chance to represent Minnesota at the 2026 USA Hockey Tier II National Championships!
  • No events on Labor Day or MEA weekends.
  • Season concludes prior to high school season and schedule allows you to participate in other fall sports or hockey training programs including your high school captain's practices!

2025-26 16U Prospects Schedule Overview

2025-26 TENTATIVE YOUTH TIER II 16U SCHEDULE

  • July - Tryouts/Evaluations
  • Aug 15th - 17th Training Camp & Opening Weekend 
  • Aug. 23rd - 24th League Games 
  • Aug. 29th - Sept. 1st Labor Day Weekend Off 
  • Sept. 6th - 7th League Games 
  • Sept. 13th - 14th NAPHL Games 
  • Sept. 20th - 21th League Games
  • Sept. 27th - 28th League Games
  • Oct. 4th - 5th League Games
  • Oct. 11th - 12th League Games
  • Oct. 18th - 19 MEA Weekend Off
  • Nov. 1st - 2nd Minnesota District Playoffs Winner will advance to the USA Hockey National Championships.

*Minnesota Hockey may schedule weekday games for teams as well.

2025 USA Hockey Tier II National Championships:

April 2 - 6, 2025
Kalamazoo, Michigan
MN Participant selected
November, 2024.

STREAM CCM FALL Youth 16U Prospects GAMES, COURTESY OF MNHOCKEY.TV

Questions?

Austyn Kryzer

Youth Prospects 16U Director

Phone: 612-363-0508

Jeremy Reed

Minnesota Hockey Tier I Director

Phone: 507-766-3424

Walleye

Jack Diercks

Head Coach

Phone: (952) 237-6152

Moose

Luke Beaudoin

Head Coach

Phone: (651) 319-1458

LAKERs

Landon Johnson

Head Coach

Phone: (320) 630-3955

Green Giants

Austyn Kryzer

Head Coach

Phone: (612) 363-0508