FARIBAULT, Minn. - As discussed and approved at the May 16 Northern Lakes Hockey League meeting, the NLHL announces the date and location for the inaugural NLHL Playoffs. The tournament will take place February 19-21, 2010, and will be hosted by Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, Minn.

"Going into this league we thought it was just going to be league games," S-SM coach Murray Eaves said. "But this way it puts a little meaning into the league, a little more excitement."

The playoff will include all NLHL teams, and potentially a couple additional teams that may participate in the NLHL as associate members this season.

League commissioner Greg Mingay thinks the tournament will be great for players, who will likely attract a slew of area coaches and scouts.

"The NLHL tournament will provide the opportunity for many of the Minnesota D-3 schools with limited budgets a great opportunity to view the athletes in our league," Mingay said. "Also, the NAHL and USHL have several teams within short distances of Faribault, which is great for recruiting processes."

Eaves is hoping to have an awards banquet at some point during the weekend as well.

Stay tuned to the NLHL Web site for continued updates throughout the summer, www.northernlakeshockey.com.

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