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DICK's Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic Set for September

July 20, 2023 - United States Hockey League (USHL) News Release


The DICK'S Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic, featuring the best young hockey players in the United States, will return for the eighth consecutive season to the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township, Pa., it was announced today by the United States Hockey League and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Scheduled for September 20-25, the Fall Classic is expected to draw more than 400 scouts from the National Hockey League and college and junior teams to the region.

All 16 USHL teams will play two regular season games apiece during the five-day event with a pair of marquee games kicking things off Wednesday night when Youngstown, the 2023 Clark Cup Champions, play Tri-City and Sioux Falls squares-off against Cedar Rapids. In addition, there will be an elite invitational youth tournament held simultaneously at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex and other local rinks.

2023 DICK'S Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic

Cranberry Township, Pa. | UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex

Wednesday, Sept. 20 Game, Time Game, Time Game, Time

FedEx Youngstown @ Tri-City, 7:30 p.m.

Covestro Sioux Falls @ Cedar Rapids, 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 21 Game, Time Game, Time Game, Time

FedEx Green Bay @ Lincoln, 2:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids @ Youngstown, 5:30 p.m. Tri-City @ Sioux Falls, 8:30 p.m.

Covestro Chicago @ Sioux City, 12:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 22 Game, Time Game, Time Game, Time

FedEx Lincoln @ Chicago, 2:30 p.m. Waterloo @ Fargo, 5:30 p.m. Des Moines @ Madison, 8:30 p.m.

Covestro Sioux City @ Green Bay, 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 23 Game, Time Game, Time Game, Time

FedEx Dubuque @ USA Hockey NTDP, 2:30 p.m. Fargo @ Des Moines, 5:30 p.m. Madison @ Waterloo, 8:30 p.m.

Covestro Omaha @ Muskegon, 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 24 Game, Time Game, Time Game, Time

FedEx USA Hockey NTDP @ Omaha, 2:30 p.m.

Covestro Muskegon @ Dubuque, 12:30 p.m.

"The Pittsburgh Penguins are excited to have the DICK'S Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic return to Cranberry Township and the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex for the eighth straight year," said Kara Radeke, Executive Director - Pittsburgh Penguins, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. "The Fall Classic is truly a unique event bringing all 16 USHL teams and the top youth teams in the country to Pittsburgh. This event provides the chance to see some of the best young hockey players in the world showcase their talent in front of hundreds of scouts and fans. It also generates a significant economic impact on Butler County and our region. We appreciate all that the USHL and its member clubs continue to do to support the growth of our game!"

"On behalf of the USHL and its member teams, we are excited to be back at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Center and hosted by the Pittsburgh Penguins and the NHL. This event provides us the opportunity to showcase our players who play in the most successful Junior Hockey League in North America," said USHL President and Commissioner Glenn Hefferan. "Rounding out the Fall Classic are many of the best Tier I Youth teams in USA Hockey. In addition to the college and professional exposure, these youth players will have an opportunity to witness a level of play that these Tier I players all aspire to, and our coaches and GMs look forward to seeing some of the best Tier I youth talent in the country."

Additional information for the 2023 DICK'S Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic will be available in the coming weeks.

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