As we enter September, we are right on the doorstep of all the hockey we’ve been waiting all offseason for. While junior leagues are already fully into training camps and season preparations, NHL teams will ramp up their activity shortly as they get set for prospects to report for rookie camp in under two weeks.

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Most NHL teams – as of right now, 30 of them – will have their young players engage in rookie tournaments or showcases taking place across the continent. As of today, there will be 10 different events held from Sept. 11 to 15 with varying formats.

Some things have changed heading into this season, including the end of popular rookie tournaments in Penticton, B.C., and Traverse City, Mich., and a few more reformatted

To help get you ready for the coming rookie tournaments, here is a handy guide for the schedule for each tournament, dates, game times and other pertinent information. Find out where your favorite team is playing and how to watch right here.

How To Watch NHL Rookie Tournaments

Many of the games and events schedule will stream on team websites or other team-owned platforms. Not all games are scheduled to stream at this point, so check your preferred team’s website to find out more.

2025 Prospects Challenge – Buffalo, N.Y.

Venue: LECOM HarborCenter KeyBank Rink

Participating Teams 

Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins

Schedule (All Times ET)

• Sept. 11 – New Jersey vs. Columbus, 7 p.m.
• Sept. 12 – Pittsburgh vs. Boston, 3:30 p.m.
• Sept. 12 – New Jersey vs. Buffalo, 7 p.m.
• Sept. 13 – Columbus vs. Buffalo, 7p.m.
• Sept. 14 – Boston vs. New Jersey, 12 p.m.
• Sept. 14 – Columbus vs. Pittsburgh, 3:30 p.m.
• Sept. 15 – Pittsburgh vs. Buffalo, 12 p.m.

2025 Rookie Series – Allentown, Pa.

Venue: PPL Center

Participating Teams 

Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers

Schedule (All Times ET)

• Sept. 12 – Philadelphia vs. New York Rangers, 7:05 p.m.
• Sept. 13 – Philadelphia vs. New York Rangers, 5:05 p.m.

2025 Prospect Tournament – Wesley Chapel, Fla.

Venue: Advent Health Center Ice

Participating Teams

Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning

Schedule (All Times ET)

• Sept. 12 – Carolina vs. Florida, 2 p.m.
• Sept. 12 – Nashville vs. Tampa Bay, 5 p.m.
• Sept. 13 – Nashville vs. Carolina, 2 p.m.
• Sept. 13 – Florida vs. Tampa Bay, 5 p.m.
• Sept. 15 – Florida vs. Nashville, 12 p.m.
• Sept. 15 – Carolina vs. Tampa Bay, 3 p.m.

2025 Tom Kurvers Showcase – St. Paul, Minn.

Venue: TRIA Rink at Treasure Island Center

Participating Teams

Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues

Schedule (All Times CT)

• Sept. 12 – Minnesota vs. St. Louis, 7 p.m.
• Sept. 13 – Chicago vs. St. Louis, 6 p.m.
• Sept. 14 – Minnesota vs. Chicago, 3 p.m.

2025 Rookie Showcase – Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Venue: South Suburban Sports Complex

Participating Teams

Colorado Avalanche, Utah Mammoth, Vegas Golden Knights

Schedule (All Times MT)

• Sept. 12 – Colorado vs. Utah, 6 p.m.
• Sept. 13 – Utah vs. Vegas, 3 p.m.
• Sept. 14 – Colorado vs. Vegas, 1 p.m.

2025 Golden State Rookie Faceoff – Irvine, Calif.

Venue: Great Park Ice and FivePoint Arena

Participating Teams

Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks

Schedule (All Times PT)

• Sept. 12 – San Jose vs. Anaheim, 6 p.m.
• Sept. 13 – Los Angeles vs. San Jose, 1 p.m.
• Sept. 14 – Los Angeles vs. Anaheim, 1 p.m.

2025 Next Gen Showcase – Edmonton & Calgary, Alberta

Venue: Rogers Place, Saddledome

Participating Teams: Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers

Schedule

• Sept. 12 – Calgary at Edmonton, 7 p.m. MT
• Sept. 14 – Edmonton at Calgary, 4 p.m. MT

2025 Prospect Showdown – Montreal, Quebec

Venue: Bell Centre

Participating Teams

Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets

Schedule (All times ET)

• Sept. 13 – Ottawa vs. Toronto, 1 p.m.
• Sept. 13 – Winnipeg vs Montreal, 7 p.m.
• Sept. 14 – Toronto vs Montreal, 3 p.m.
• Sept. 14 – Winnipeg vs. Ottawa, 7 p.m.

2025 NHL Prospect Games – Frisco, Texas

Venue: Comerica Center

Participating Teams

Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings

Schedule (All Times CT)

• Sept. 13 – Dallas vs. Detroit, 8 p.m.
• Sept. 14 – Dallas vs. Detroit, 7 p.m.

2025 NHL Prospects Game – Everett, Wash.

Venue: Angel Of The Winds Arena

Participating Teams

Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks

Schedule

• Sept. 13: Seattle vs. Vancouver, 6 p.m. PT

NHL Teams Not Scheduled To Participate In Rookie Games

• New York Islanders
• Washington Capitals

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