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Fergus Falls hockey standout Michael DeBrito participated in the Ted Brill Great 8 tournament last weekend, representing Section 6. The tournament consists of eight teams of the top high school players in Minnesota. Four teams are selected from Senior players, and another four teams, referred to as HP 18’s, are determined from Junior players born in 2004. The Senior and HP 18 teams are formed according to paired high school sections (Section 1 & 3, Sections 2 & 6, Sections 4 & 5, Sections 7 & 8). DeBrito’s team went 2-2 in the tournament.
Based on his performance in the Great 8, Michael was one of twenty players selected for the CCM NIT tournament.
The CCM NIT is an annual showcase tournament featuring the top high school hockey players in the country. Each year Minnesota selects two teams of 20 players from participants in the Ted Brill Great 8 to represent Minnesota. Teams from Wisconsin, Michigan, Massachusetts and North Dakota have participated in the CCM NIT. The showcase is held in conjunction with the CCM Minnesota Hockey High Performance 16 & 17 Final 54 Festival, attracting junior, college and professional scouts.
Tournament dates are April 28 through May 1 at the Plymouth Ice Center.