All 28 teams, 16 in the EHL and 12 in the EHLP, met up for the first time the very first weekend in October.

Helping to kick off the new season, the annual Ice Breaker Showcase took place at the Cadillac of Norwood Ice Arena in Walpole, Mass.

Every team played at least three games at this opening event.

“Our Showcase Series is our bread and butter,” said EHL commissioner Neil Ravin. “These events have helped us establish who we are over the years, as our exposure for the players is second to none. By strategically placing these showcases at the beginning, middle, and end of the college hockey season, we’ve been able to attract a larger audience of scouts and college hockey coaches, by catering to their schedules. We’re putting events on when scouting and recruiting is at the top of their priority list.

“Coupled with a pair of regional showcases this season, we’re really excited over everything that the 2026-27 Showcase Series entails.”

2026 Ice Breaker Showcase – Day 1 Recaps

2026 Ice Breaker Showcase – Day 2 Recaps

2026 Ice Breaker Showcase – Day 3 Recaps

For more, visit www.easternhockeyleague.org.

— EHL Staff

(October 6, 2026)