Hornets play before 60+ scouts from NHL, NCAA, & USHL @ National Invitational Tournament

For the first time in the four year history of the Bauer National Invitational Tournament, a Mid West Elite League team has taken home the championship. The Hornets congratulate fellow league member, Team Illinois, who beat Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep 5-1 in Sunday's Championship game.

The Hornets were eliminated in the Quaterfinals by Team Minnesota White 4-0. The Hornets battled for 60 minutes with the score holding at 2-0 until 3 minutes remained in the contest. Team Minnesota then completed the victory with an empty net goal.

From the Upper Mid-West Elite League web site:

Under Watchful Eyes
As it has been throughout its history, the Bauer National Invitational Tournament was again a destination for NHL, NCAA and Junior "A" scouts. Twenty-three National Hockey League teams(including the Pittsburgh Penguins), 16 NCAA teams (from the WCHA, Hockey East, ECAC, & AHA) and 13 Junior "A" teams (from the USHL, NAHL and WHL) sent at least one representative to view the action. Most organizations sent multiple members of their scouting staff.