Granite City Hockey Showcase A Gem Of An Event For MAC [PHOTOS]

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- High School hockey players from all over the state converged on the Municipal Athletic Complex (MAC) this weekend. The athletes were there for the 39th Annual Granite City Hockey Showcase.

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The showcase featured 16 teams from 8 high schools at both the varsity and junior varsity level. Event organizers say around 4,000 people will turn out to watch the games over the three-day event. They say it is a great way for people to come watch a lot of hockey.

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The MAC and Cathedral High School have partnered to put on the showcase for over five years. The 8 teams participating this year were: Sauk Rapids-Rice, St. Cloud Cathedral, St. Cloud Crush, Mankato East, Cloquet, Luverne, Bemidji, and Monticello.

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