National High School Showcase

OVERVIEW

Join us on the ice in Texas once again this Spring for the annual National High School Showcase, April 17-19, 2026!  This first-class, 5-game, prospect showcase-style event will host top-level State & Regional High School teams for a highly competitive weekend of Texas Hockey in the Lone Star State at world-class facilities in one of the best destinations in the United States!  We expect to offer teams and players a high-level of exposure with numerous coaches/scouts from the NAHL, NA3HL and College Hockey in attendance for this annual event.  Registration is open to select State & Regional High School teams from across the U.S. ONLY.  Limited spots are available, and acceptance of registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see below for additional information, team registration fee & deposit details and what's included. 

To secure your spot, please register your team today by clicking on the 'REGISTER NOW' button/link on the left Nav bar!  For any inquiries or additional information, please CLICK HERE to complete our online Contact form.

RINKS | LOCATIONS

• Children's Health StarCenter - Farmers Branch
• Children's Health StarCenter - Plano
*Teams may play one or more games at a primary rink, a secondary rink or a combination of rinks.
*Additional rinks may be added or listed rinks removed/changed as needed. 

DIVISION | LEVEL | TEAM STRUCTURE

• HIGH SCHOOL - State & Regional High School Teams ONLY
*Subdivisions/Levels may be created based on Divisions/Levels & number of teams registered.
*Tournament Divisions/Participating Teams are released on HockeyShift approx. 7-10 days prior to the start of the tournament, if not sooner.
*Tournament Online Roster & Team Information Form Submission will begin soon after registration closes. All participating teams will be notified once Roster submission begins. 
*Division Minimum - Additional Information.  

SCHEDULE STRUCTURE

5 GAME MINIMUM
Each team will play a minimum of five (5) games throughout the showcase event:
• Thursday | All teams arrive in the D/FW area
• Friday | 1 Game [Morning] - 1 Game [Afternoon/Evening]
• Saturday | 1 Game [Morning] - 1 Game [Afternoon/Evening]
• Sunday | 1 Game [Morning]
*Teams will be assigned to a 90-minute timeslot where three (3) 15-minute, stop-time periods will be played.
* Ice will be resurfaced after each game.
*Teams should expect to play starting early on Friday.      
*Final games are expected be complete by 5 o’clock PM (CT) on Sunday for all teams. **PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY**
*Game Schedules will be released on HockeyShift (our online Stats & Standings program) approximately 5-7 days prior to the start of the event, if not sooner.

PRICING

• TEAM ENTRY FEE: COMING SOON 
*Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. 
*Acceptance into the event is automatic upon completion of registration, unless waitlisting is implemented/active.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• USA Hockey Sanctioned
• Top-Level Competition
• EMS personnel scheduled to be onsite for games
• Official Event Apparel provided onsite
• Team Jerseys & Socks Included
• Showcase Format: 90-Minute timeslot consisting of three (3) 15-minute, stop-time periods. Ice resurfaced after each game.
• 3-Stars of The Game Selection
• DST "Player of The Game" Puck Award
• Hospitality for Coaches & Scouts
• Dallas Stars Tournaments signature team "Texas-Sized" Boot Trophy for Division Champion
• Awards & Award Presentation for Division Champion
• Individual Tournament MVP, Top Forward, Top Defenseman & Top Goalie Award
• Real-time scores, standings and statistics via HockeyShift