Chowder Cup

Pro-Am PreDraft and Chowder Cup Showcase Series

The Florida Eels invites players from across the Globe to partake and compete each Spring (May) and Summer (July) in the Pro Am Chowder Cup Series of Showcases. Annually, we host several teams in each Division providing players an opportunity to showcase their skills in very competitive games against teams from the USA, Canada and Europe. Our rosters have included players from across the World Including: USA, Canada: Edmonton, Calgary, Manitoba, Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Nova Scotia, Europe: Russia, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Latvia, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, China, South Korea and Australia

The Pro Am Chowder Cup Series has been hosting these showcases/tournaments for over 4 decades, offering players enormous exposure and visibility in front of Pro Scouts from the NHL, AHL, ECHL SPHL, as well as coaches from NCAA and ACHA Division I, II  and III college  teams;  and Junior teams such as Canadian Major Junior, the BCHL, AJHL, NAHL NCDC, the USPHL, NA3HL and the EHL.

There are 100’s of teams competing in these events. They offer unprecedented exposure for junior and college bound players who are looking to come under the direct radar of the college and junior coaches. Remember, “if you are not seen you will not be scouted. If you are not scouted, it is unlikely that you will be recruited”

Over the last 2 decades, the Florida Eels have hosted 100’s of teams at the Pro Am Chowder Cup Showcases/Tournaments. We have advanced hundreds of players to Junior and college programs from the Pro Am events. Indeed, the Eels are one of the preeminent junior programs in North America, having won 10+ Divisional titles, advanced 10+ years in the playoffs and National appearances and advanced 350 alumni to college hockey programs.  There is no doubt the Eels are one of the most recruited programs in Junior hockey.

All games are held at following venues:

  • Foxboro Sports Center, Foxborough, MA
  • Canton Ice House, Canton, MA
  • Cadillac of Norwood Arena, Walpole, MA
  • New England Sports Village, Attleboro, MA
  • Thayer Sports Center, Braintree, MA

Dates:

Pro Am Pre-Draft May 9th 10th and 11th, 2025 – A practice will be held on May 8th, 2025 for all players.

Jr A Division Players born: 2005-2008

College Open Division Players born: 2005-2008(5 players 2009 can play in college open)

Pro Am Mini Chowder Cup July 11th, 12th and 13th, 2025.

Pro Am Mini Chowder Cup is for players born between the years 2011-2012

Pro Am Sr. Chowder Cup July 17th 18th, 19th, and 20th, 2025 – A practice will be held on July 16th for all players.

Jr A Division: Players born: 2005-2008

College Open Division: Players born: 2006-2009

Pro Am Jr Chowder Cup July 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th 2025– A practice will be held on July 23rd for all players.

Players born: 2009 Division

Players born: 2010 Division

Spots are limited so please make sure you get your registration in as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Frank Scarpaci, General Manager of the Florida Eels Junior Hockey program. Frank can be reached by email at gm@floridaeelsjrhockey.com, or by calling (941) 400-9023.

Registration Forms