Apparently, this was announced last week, but I haven't seen a thread for it.
http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=668909
Quote:
The 2014 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game will be hosted by the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League.
The game, which will feature 40 of the top 2014 NHL Draft prospects playing in the WHL, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, will be played Jan. 15, 2014.
"The Canadian Hockey League is very excited to return to Calgary for the 2014 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game following successful events in 1999 and 2001," Canadian Hockey League president David Branch said. "The passionate hockey fans in Western Canada have contributed significantly to the growth of this prestigious event and we look forward to another showcase of the league's next wave of star NHL talent in Calgary next January."
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Barring a miracle, the Flames should be in a position to get another top pick next year, so this will be a good chance for us to see the CHL's best prospects.
I've never really paid attention to the Top Prospects game, so I don't know what the quality of play is like. Jones, MacKinnon, and Drouin all played in this year's game. Sam Reinhart (brother of Max, son of Paul) is expected to be one of next year's top-ranked prospects, and should play in the game.
Calgary to host 2014 CHL Top Prospects game (January 15, 2014)
