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Omaha Lancers to Host 2016 USHL Fall Classic West

February 5, 2016 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Omaha Lancers News Release


Ralston Arena, Home of the Omaha Lancers
Ralston Arena, Home of the Omaha Lancers
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Ralston, NE - The Omaha Lancers, along with the United States Hockey League announced today that Ralston Arena will be the host of the 2016 USHL Fall Classic West, September 8-11th. Schedules, tickets, and additional venue information for this pre-season showcase will be announced at a later date.

"Opportunity is what the USHL is all about. This event will provide the players in our league with a tremendous opportunity to showcase their abilities in front of college and NHL scouts," said Bryan Marshall, Omaha Lancers president. "We're excited to host everyone here in Omaha and look forward to putting on a great event for all."

USHL Fall Classic West marks a return to Omaha, NE after the Lancers successfully hosted the 2016 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. The Lancers will direct the hosting effort for all eight Western Conference USHL teams, in addition to Eastern Conference Team USA and 16 Midget Minor teams. This year already, the Omaha Lancers have accumulated eight sellout crowds of over 3,500.

Also, the United States Hockey League announced the return of the USHL Fall Classic East to Cranberry, PA one season after the Pittsburgh Penguins successfully hosted the 2015 Pittsburgh Showcase, a regional USHL pre-season event. The Penguins organization will combine efforts with the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms to host all nine Eastern Conference teams and 16 Bantam Major teams.

"NHL personnel look forward to the annual USHL Showcase tournaments as they provide a unique opportunity to view every USHL team and greatly assist in identifying and evaluating NHL Draft eligible prospects," said Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting. "For 2016, returning to the successful formula of hosting the events on two consecutive weekends and at two fantastic venues only adds to the experience for NHL scouts and USHL fans."

In addition to the USHL Fall Classic, the USHL announced the addition of two invitational youth tournaments, one featuring many of the top Midget Minor teams and the other hosting many of the top Bantam Major teams from the United States and Canada. Every USHL team will have scouts in attendance for both tournaments. Leadership from college hockey and additional junior hockey leagues will also be in attendance.

"Both venues and markets have already proven to be successful hosting USHL events," said Bob Fallen, USHL president and commissioner. "The benefit of having our league convene under two roofs on consecutive weekends is immeasurable. These events play a major role in helping coaches to evaluate personnel for the finalization of regular season rosters and provide a forum for communicating the USHL's values to players that are new to Tier 1 junior hockey."

The Lancers are on the road tonight in Dubuque and return home tomorrow night to face the Chicago Steel at 7:05 p.m.! It's Superhero Saturday presented by the Omaha Children's Museum! Can't make it? Fans can listen live to the game beginning at 6:50 p.m. with the Valpak Pregame Show on "The Mighty" 1290 KOIL, Mighty 1290 KOIL Mobile APP, www.mighty1290koil.com, and www.FASTHockey.com.

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