What is the Beantown Summer Classic?

This is an individual entry event. There are tryouts for this event in addition to the players who are pre-selected through our invite process.

2011 Beantown Summer Classic
Friday, August 12-Wednesday, August 17
@ New England Sports Center (Marlboro, MA)

The Beantown Summer Classic is a six day event held every summer on the second weekend of August. The tournament features three boys divisions.

Pro Division-Only players that are from ’91-’94 birth years will qualify to be selected into the top summer showcase of its kind. This division will consist of eight teams. Each team will carry 10 forwards, 6 defenseman and 2 goalies. Each team will practice on the morning of their first day then play four games versus some of the other seven teams in the showcase, followed by a fifth game in which the teams will be reseeded. Each team will be coached by a current NHL scout. Each game will consist of two 25 minute halves.

Futures Division-This division will be for players between the three birth years below the pro division (’94-’96). This division will consist of six teams. Each team will carry 12 forwards, 6 defensemen and 2 goalies. Each team will play a three games versus the some of the other five teams in the showcase, followed by a forth game, in which the teams will be reseed eventually leading to a champion. Each team will be coached by a current NHL scout. Each game will consist of two 25 minute halves.

Prospects Division-This division will feature two age groups (’96/’97 and ’98/’99). Each age group will consist of two teams. Each team will carry 12 forwards, 6 defensemen and 2 goalies. Each team will have three practices and play a three games versus the other team in their age level. Each game will consist of two 25 minute halves. Teams will be coached by a current Division 1 coach or NHL scout. The on ice training sessions will be led by D-1 college coaches or NHL scouts/staff.