FARGO, ND - The Fargo Force are excited to host the 4th Annual Force Fall Showcase from Friday October 6 through Sunday, October 8th.

The Force Fall Showcase has grown into one of the top youth hockey tournaments in the country, displaying top level talent from 70 different teams located all throughout North America. It is comprised of 4 different age levels (14U, 150, 16U & 18U-Prep) and teams will compete on 13 different ice surfaces throughout the Fargo/Moorhead area over this 3-day event. Ice surfaces the teams will play on include Scheels Arena, Farmers Union, West Fargo Sports Arena (2), Fargo SouthWest Arena (2), Fargo Veteran's Arena, H.A. Thompson Arena, Moorhead Cullen Center (3), & the Moorhead Sports Center (2).

"This has grown into a huge event for our community and the Fargo Force organization," commented Fargo Force President Jon Kram. "It brings in thousands of people from all over the country including players, coaches, families, scouts and more. We are proud to play host to some of the top young talent in the country and look forward to continue growing this event in the years to come."

Teams are guaranteed to play 4 games throughout the weekend. The games on Saturday, October 7th conclude prior to 6pm so players, coaches and families can attend the Fargo Force game that night.

The Force Fall Showcase began in the Fall of 2020, its origin and growth have been spearheaded by Fargo Force General Manager, Cary Eades."We've seen interest in our Showcase continue to grow – we are at a point where it almost sells itself", said Eades. The facilities and atmosphere we have for hockey in the area make it appealing for teams to travel long distances to compete against one another. Getting to witness a USHL game at Scheels Arena – one of the best rinks in Junior hockey in the world is an added bonus."

The Fargo Force look to build on their 3-0 start as they take on the Sioux City Musketeers this Saturday, October 7th at 6:05PM. There are very limited tickets remaining, to purchase yours visit www.fargoforce.com/ticket

 
ORGANIZATIONS ATTENDING THE 2023 FORCE FALL SHOWCASE:
North Dakota:
ND Selects
North Dakota HP
Minnesota:
MN Blades
MN Blue Army  
MN Lakers
NorthStar Christian Academy
SDP Hockey
Team MN  
United Hockey Federation
Hawkeye Hockey
MN Wilderness
Team Westwood
California:
Anaheim Jr Ducks
Arizona:
Phoenix Jr. Coyotes
Nevada:
Vegas Golden Knights
Colorado:
Colorado Thunderbirds
Valor Christian HS (Denver)
Castle View HS (Denver)
Okanagan – Colorado  
Rocky Mtn RoughRiders
Texas:
Dallas Stars Elite  
Tennessee:
Nashville Jr. Preds
Wisconsin:
Milwaukee Jr. Admirals
Illinois:                      
Chicago Fury
Chicago Reapers
Team Illinois
South Dakota:
Sioux Falls Power
Manitoba:
Rink Hockey Academy (Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Wild
 
There will be teams at 4 different age levels: 14U (2009's), 15o (2008's), U16 (2007's), and U18/Prep (2005-06's).  
 
ARENAS: All games will be played in the Fargo/Moorhead area at these multi-rink complexes: 

1. Scheels / Farmer's Union Arenas (2 rinks)
2. West Fargo Sports Arena. (2 rinks)
3. Fargo SouthWest Arena. (2 rinks)
4. Fargo Veteran's Arena. (1 rink)
5. H.A. Thompson Arena (1 rink)
6. Moorhead Cullen Center. (3 rinks)
7. Moorhead Sports Center. (2 rinks)