The Carolina Hurricanes have announced their roster for the 2025 Prospects Showcase, scheduled to take place from September 12 to 15 at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Eric Tulsky, General Manager of the Hurricanes, made the announcement.
Cam Abbott, head coach of the Chicago Wolves, will lead the Hurricanes during this year’s showcase. The full team roster has been released ahead of the tournament.
This event marks the sixth time that Carolina has participated in the Prospects Showcase. The hosting responsibilities rotate among participating teams; Carolina previously hosted in Raleigh in 2022. Over four days, all four teams—Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Nashville Predators—will compete against each other.
The schedule begins on Friday, September 12 with Carolina facing off against Florida at 2 p.m., followed by Tampa Bay playing Nashville at 5 p.m. On Saturday, September 13, Nashville will play Carolina at 2 p.m., and Tampa Bay will meet Florida at 5 p.m. Sunday is reserved as a practice day. The event concludes on Monday with Florida playing Nashville at noon and Tampa Bay facing Carolina at 3 p.m.
Eligibility for participation includes skaters or goaltenders under entry-level contracts who are age 24 or younger and have played fewer than 20 NHL games. Exceptions may be granted if all teams agree. Each game features three periods of twenty minutes each; if tied after regulation, a five-minute three-on-three overtime period is played. Regardless of outcome, every contest ends with a five-player-per-team shootout.
“Eric Tulsky, General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced the Hurricanes’ roster for the 2025 Prospects Showcase to take place from Sept. 12-15 at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Fla.”
“Chicago Wolves Head Coach Cam Abbott will serve as head coach for Carolina during the 2025 Prospects Showcase.”
“This marks the sixth year that the Hurricanes have participated in the Prospects Showcase, which rotates hosting duties among its participants. Carolina hosted the 2022 edition of the tournament in Raleigh. All four teams will face off during the four-day event, which begins Friday, Sept. 12.”
“Any skater or goaltender in each of the four organizations on an entry-level contract (or less), provided they are 24 or younger with fewer than 20 games of NHL experience, are eligible to participate in the Prospects Showcase. Exceptions may be permitted with prior approval from all teams.”
“Teams will dress 18 skaters and two goaltenders for each contest, consisting of three 20-minute periods followed by a five-minute, three-on-three overtime period if the game remains tied after regulation. Regardless of the final score, games will conclude with a five-player-per-team shootout.”
