NAPS Tournament in Chicago this weekend

[JSR]

The North American Prospects Tourney is in Chicago this weekend. Looks like it took over the old Cougar Classic. The format looks kind of odd and the way the brackets are set up the teams are unidentifiable. Anyone know anything about this tourney and/or the format they are running and the teams involved???

[roundhead]

The North American Prospects Tourney is in Chicago this weekend. Looks like it took over the old Cougar Classic. The format looks kind of odd and the way the brackets are set up the teams are unidentifiable. Anyone know anything about this tourney and/or the format they are running and the teams involved???

Schedule is due out on Friday.

[JSR]

The North American Prospects Tourney is in Chicago this weekend. Looks like it took over the old Cougar Classic. The format looks kind of odd and the way the brackets are set up the teams are unidentifiable. Anyone know anything about this tourney and/or the format they are running and the teams involved???

Schedule is due out on Friday.

Schedule already came out (though it is still "tentative' through Friday):

Schedule Link:
http://www.allprosoftware.net/Midwest_N ... efault.htm

Main Tourney Site:
http://www.napstournaments.com/index.ph ... 29e2c93111

[hipcheck62]

I think there are going to be some surprised people when they realize what the format is.

I can't figure out the schedule either. Looks like they assigned colors to teams and only put the actual names in for a few of them. Hopefully this gets updated tomorrow.

[JSR]

I think there are going to be some surprised people when they realize what the format is.

I can't figure out the schedule either. Looks like they assigned colors to teams and only put the actual names in for a few of them. Hopefully this gets updated tomorrow.

Right... like it appears they only play TWO 20 minute periods???

[hipcheck62]

2 - 20 minute periods in pool play and then 2 - 15 minute periods for playoff round!!!!!!

Kind of not worth the $1500. Hopefully the competition is good.

[JSR]

2 - 20 minute periods in pool play and then 2 - 15 minute periods for playoff round!!!!!!

Kind of not worth the $1500. Hopefully the competition is good.

It's not terrible IF you are one of the two teams that make it to the championship game because you end up getting 7 games out of the deal but if you don't make it out of pool play and you only get 4 shortened games then it probably feels like its kind of not worth it compared to other tournaments

[observer]

That's crazy and a huge money grab as it's a giant tourney. I come in around $380,000 gross (16 levels x 16 teams x $1500) and they had to shorten the games? MN tourneys are three 17 to 20 minute stop time periods.

Also, Minnesota teams do not have to go to Chicago to find competition. Plenty of solid tourneys here. Skip it. Let them travel here.

[MrBoDangles]

The North American Prospects Tourney is in Chicago this weekend. Looks like it took over the old Cougar Classic. The format looks kind of odd and the way the brackets are set up the teams are unidentifiable. Anyone know anything about this tourney and/or the format they are running and the teams involved???

Did they drop the "Cougar Classic" name because creepy guys with fetishes kept showing up?

[yeti]

I heard the milf meltdown will be the next big tourney.

[BadgerBob82]

$380,000 Gross revenue. $400 per game expense. Net $125,000. That doesn't count the $20 tournament pass!

Money vs. Brains.

[hipcheck62]

$380,000 Gross revenue. $400 per game expense. Net $125,000. That doesn't count the $20 tournament pass!

Money vs. Brains.

Your numbers are not close. There are not 16 teams at 16 levels. There are a total of about 140 teams, not 256. Ice in the Chicago area is upwards of $400/hour so your per game costs are off as well when you count refs. Plus trophies, programs, insurance, etc.

Are they still making good money? Yes. But not as much as you think.

I can't get the quote thing to work right. Help?

[old goalie85]

I don't think the fact that they are making money is the problem. The thing that jumps out at me is why not give the kids/parents full games???

[roundhead]

The North American Prospects Tourney is in Chicago this weekend. Looks like it took over the old Cougar Classic. The format looks kind of odd and the way the brackets are set up the teams are unidentifiable. Anyone know anything about this tourney and/or the format they are running and the teams involved???

Schedule is due out on Friday.

Here's the Tournament "KEY"...

MitesName
Tbirds Black 04 Black
04 Chicago CougarsDenim
Krivo School of Hockey Elite 04Copper
Johny ShotzJohny
Warrior Wizards 04Pacific
04 Selects Hockey Development BlueMaize
California FirstarsBrown
ST. Louis AAA BluesNavy
Pro Hockey Chicago 04Tan
Chicago BulldogsGold
2004 Michigan Jr. SelectsWhite
05 Michigan Jr. SelectsWhite
PPH PropsectsPurple
TF FLYERSOrange
05 Chicago CougarsDenim

03
Tbirds BlackBlack
Tbirds BlueBlue
Krivo School of Hockey EliteCopper
Milwaukee Junior AdmiralsRed
Stateville SelectsGulf
Chicago CougarsDenim
U.S. AcesMaroon
Delaney HockeyMahogany
Madison CapitolsSilver
PPH PropsectsPurple
Pro Hockey ChicagoTan
Chicago Bulldogs SelectsGold
Wisconsin Jr. JetsIndigo
Toronto Bulldogs Hockey ClubToronto
Warrior Wizards 1Pacific 1
Warrior Wizards 2Pacific 2
2003 Selects Hockey Development BlueMaize
Minor HawksShadow
Chicago Pink PanthersPlum
ST. Louis AAA BluesNavy

02
Tbirds BlackBlack
2002 Selects Hockey Development BlueMaize
Krivo School of Hockey EliteCopper
Milwaukee Junior AdmiralsRed
Rapid FireFire
Chicago Bulldogs SelectsGold
Wisconsin FlyersFlyers
Delaney Hockey RedMahagany
Madison CapitolsSilver
Precision Hockey 02Shamrock
Affton AmericansSepia
Pro Hockey ChicagoTan
GamblersTeal
Wisconsin Jr. JetsIndigo
Warrior Wizards 1Pacific
Falcons Elite 02s CoalitionCoalition
Pro Hockey ChicagoTan
ST. Louis AAA BluesNavy

01
Tbirds BlackBlack
Tbirds BlueBlue
BobcatsBobcats
Milwaukee Junior AdmiralsRed
2001 Selects Hockey Development BlueMaize
2001 Chicago CougarsDenim
U.S. AcesMaroon
Wisconsin FlyersSalmon
Delaney Hockey Whiteyellow
Delaney Hockey RedMahagany
Madison CapitolsSilver
PPH PropsectsPurple
Affton AmericansSepia
2001 Selects Hockey Development GreenGreen
GamblersTeal
Wisconsin Jr. JetsIndigo
Minor HawksShadow
Pro Hockey Chicago HernackiTan
Talladega KnightsKnights
ITR 26erssky
Chicago Hockey ClubOyster
Chicago JR Blackhawks 02Brick

00
Tbirds BlackBlack
Tbirds BlueBlue
BobcatsBobcats
Milwaukee Junior AdmiralsRed
Canadian FlamesFlames
2000 Selects Hockey Development BlueMaize
2000 MN Edge Hockey ClubBlade
2000 Chicago CougarsDenim
Wisconsin FlyersFlyers
Madison CapitolsSilver
Affton AmericansSepia
Pro Hockey ChicagoTan
CYAOcean
GamblersTeal
Warrior WizardsPacific
Dundee DemonsDemons

99
BobcatsBobcats
Milwaukee Junior AdmiralsRed
Nor Cal BlazersBlazers
99 Chicago CougarsDenim
Ditka'sBears
Denver 99Bronco
Chicago Minor Hawks EliteShadow
Wisconsin FlyersFlyers
PPH PropsectsPurple
Affton AmericansSepia
GamblersTeal
Selects Hockey Development BlueMaize
HardCore HockeyHardcore
Brighton BattalionBattalion
California FirstarsBrown
Madison CapitolsSilver
CYAOcean

98
1998 West Coast SelectsWCS
1998 GrizzliesGrizzlies
BobcatsBobcats
Milwaukee Junior AdmiralsRed
Texas Junior EaglesEagles
Affton AmericansSepia
GamblersTeal
98 SHD BlueMaize
98 Madison CapitalsSilver
California Firstars

[roundhead]

The Russian team is in a 97 group that is not on the posted list. FYI.