The North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) has announced rosters for the second annual NAPHL 16U All-Star Game to be held on Sunday, Dec 7, at 7:15 p.m. at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, MN.

The 16U All-Star Game is a part of the NAPHL’s fourth regular season event of the season, which will feature all 32 NAPHL teams (U18 and U16) playing five regular season games.  The event will also see the debut of the Bantam Tournament Series (BTS), which includes the Esmark Stars U14 AAA team.

The number of players selected by the NAPHL to represent each NAPHL 16U team was based on each team’s winning percentage in NAPHL standings as of Oct. 21.  Omaha AAA and the Anaheim Ducks were each awarded four players, while the Arizona Bobcats, Pursuit of Excellence, Lansing Capitals, St. Louis Selects, Madison Capitols and Esmark were each awarded three selections; while San Jose, New Jersey, Everett, HC Dallas, California, Pikes Peak and West Michigan each had two players selected from their respective rosters.

Esmark defenseman Cole Barney, and Forwards Ben Friedland and Cam Williams, were selected by the NAPHL to participate for Team Blue in the event.

Players considered for the 16U All-Star Game selection process were nominated by each of the NAPHL 16U head coaches. The NAPHL staff then selected the teams, with additional input and consultation from Coordinator of Player Personnel Craig Barnett and the NAPHL Event Scouting System.

“We had an overwhelming and positive response from last year’s inaugural All-Star Game from everyone involved, which made the decision to continue it this season an easy one,” said NAHL and NAPHL Commissioner Mark Frankenfeld.  “The game will showcase some of the best 16 and under hockey talent in the Nation and we continue to maintain our commitment to our teams that each club has fair representation at the event based upon their performance to date.”

The NAPHL is also pleased to announce that two head coaches from the NAHL will be behind the benches for the 16U All-Star Game. Coaching Team Blue will be Geoff Beauparlant, head coach of the NAHL’s Kenai River Brown Bears. Coaching Team White will be AJ Degenhardt, head coach of the NAHL’s Coulee Region Chill.