P3 Stars Blue Chip Showcase was the last chance opportunity to showcase their talents to OHL teams and their Scouts prior to the OHL Draft, also to over 40 NCAA teams from USA University's, various Tier II Provincial Jr.A, Jr.B, Jr C and D Teams across Ontario and other provinces across Canada.  The first year the OMHA - Ontario Minor Hockey Association also participated to include their draft eligible Midget and Bantam players.  They did not participate the 2nd and 3rd year.   

The P3 Stars Blue Chip Showcase was the first Showcase in the History of Hockey to have a Minor Hockey Association and Junior Rank Associations in the same tournament.   Players were spread across the teams from each and every level of Hockey so players were able to play within their own age bracket with players from other teams, levels and divisions.   This opportunity for these players to showcase their talents to NHL and OHL Teams, their Owner, Scouts and over 40 NCAA  USA University and College Coaches and Scouts, various Tier II Provincial Jr A, Jr B, Jr C and D Teams across Ontario and thru-out Canada prior to the OHL Draft.   

Linda Pinizzotto was the Tournament Founder, Owner and Organizer.  She was the First Female General Manager in the CHA - Canadian Hockey Association and wanted to simply give something back to the system.   Her showcase was sanctioned by Brent Ladds - President of the Canadian Junior Hockey League, David Branch - Commissioner of the Ontario League.  All Junior Tier II Level Presidents and Coaches and all Junior B, C, D Hockey Teams, Coaches and Executives.   She received Association related insurance, through the Ontario Hockey Federation by the CHL and support from the Director Referee Officiating who sanctioned and agreed to referee her 3 sanctioned P3 Blue Chip Showcase.  Doors were open "free of charge" to all Hockey Teams, Scouts, NCAA representatives and Coaches.  Parents, Friend of each player involved.  This Showcase is one of the FINAL looks at players who are draft eligible picks prior to the OHL Draft. 

• Elite Players       
• Compete in the Pre-OHL Draft/Future                                                
• NCAA Prospects Tournaments
• OHL, NCAA and over 50 Tier II Jr A and Jr. B Teams
• ​​​​​​​OMHA Bantam draft, 
• NCAA rule allowing NCAA schools to recruit players immediately after their grade 10 (sophomore) year

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