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CCM National Invitational Tournament:
"A Gateway to the Next Level"

Minnesota Hockey, in conjunction with CCM and the Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association, annually hosts one of the top showcase tournaments in the country, the CCM National Invitational Tournament (NIT).  The tournament features teams comprised of the top high school players from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado, and North Dakota.  The CCM National Invitational Tournament (NIT) is regarded as one of the top prospect tournaments for high school age players in the nation.  Many NHL, NCAA Division I/Division III, ACHA, US Junior, and Canadian Junior coaches and representatives are in attendance.
For 2026, Minnesota Hockey has added a 16U or "Sophomore Level" as well to the CCM NIT.

“Many high school players have the potential to play at the next level after their high school career is over and this tournament will give these young men a chance to showcase their abilities in front of scouts from the NHL, NCAA and junior leagues.”
-Mike MacMillan, Executive Director of the Minnesota High School Coaches Association.

CCM NIT TOURNAMENT SITE​​​​​​​
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2026 CCM NIT PHASE 3
April 12, 2026
Grand Forks, ND

At the conclusion of Phase 3, the final rosters for the CCM NIT Team, and the CCM Sophomore NIT Team will be selected and invited.  Each roster will include 12 forwards, 6 defense, and 2 goalies.  Alternates will consist of 4 Forwards, 2 Defense, and 2 goalies.  If you are not attending Phase 3, please contact Grant Paranica ASAP.  Grantp@midco.net

GOALTENDERSDEFENSEFORWARDSFORWARDS
Fitzpatrick, Cruz
Betker, Noah
Bartsch, JackLinstaedt, Joe
Krumwiede, BrodyBina, Logan
Benson, BennetMarto, Nolan
Nielsen, WestinBurkett,  BraxtonBredvik, AvenMattson, Wyatt
Richeson,  Luke
Burris, Bodee
Brenno, Mason*Meyer, Aaron
Roers, Parker
Frykman, Reese
Clauson, TreyMoch, Ben*
Straus, AlexHaaland, Blake
Deziel, Cooper*Oksendahl, Noah

Kotrba, Carson
Eggert, EastonRiggin, Nash

Long, Connor
Garlie, BenRivard, Ryder*

Lucier, Brody
Getzlaf, PeytonRoelfsema, Parker

Metcalf, Duncan
Gruenberg, KaleSalberg, Carter

Raschke, Beau
Heskin, WyattSchiltz, Andrew

Richeson, Cole
Johnson, HarrisonSparks, Oliver

Rost, Cullen
Kalka, Chace
Spicer, Rylan

Volk, Hayden
Leddige, Brody
Thompson, Oliver



Ulmer, Caden

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Team ND CCM NIT STAFF

Grant Paranica-NDAHA Player Development Director/GM
Chad Dahlen-Team ND CCM NIT Team Co-Coach
Jake Brandt-Team ND CCM NIT Team Co-Coach

2026 team north
dakota ccm nit
​​​​​​​PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Team ND Elite Camp is considered Phase 1 of the CCM NIT Team tryout and will provide you an opportunity to compete with and against the state’s best high school players in an environment similar to what you would experience at a junior tryout.  The Team ND Elite Camp is an INVITE ONLY program with players being evaluated throughout the winter ND High School hockey season.  

Team ND CCM NIT process has 4 phases (below) with about half of the participants at each weekend advancing.

Phase 1 Tryouts: March 13-15, 2026 JAMESTOWN, ND
Phase 2 Tryouts: March 20-22, 2026 Fargo, ND (Farmer's Union/Scheels Arena)
Phase 3 Practices: April 12, 2026 - Grand Forks, ND SUNDAY April 12th
Phase 4:  April 22-26. 2026 - Plymouth, MN (CCM NIT) 
​​​​​​​ https://www.minnesotahockey.org/page/show/8664368-nit-2025-

2026 CCM NIT PHASE 2
March 21-22, 2026
Farmers Union Insurance Center-Fargo, ND

Saturday March 21st, 2026
11:00-11:30 AM PLAYER CHECK-IN
12:00-1:00 PM Team Green vs. Team White
1:15-2:15 PM Team White vs. Team Red
5:30-6:30 PM Team Green vs. Team Red
6:45-7:45 PM Team Green vs. Team White

​​​​​​​Sunday March 22nd, 2026
7:45-8:15 AM PLAYER CHECK-IN
8:30-9:45 AM Team White vs. Team Red
10:00-11:15 AM Team Green vs. Team Red

2026 CCM NIT Phase 1 SCHEDULE
JAMESTOWN WILSON/EAGLES Arena
​​​​​​​March 13-15, 2026

Friday March 13th, 2026 (Players will be assigned a Practice Group and A Team for Scrimmages at Check-In)
5:15-6:00 PM PLAYER CHECK-IN
6:00-6:30 PM PLAYER MEETING WITH STAFF
6:30-7:30 PM Practice Session Group 1
7:45-8:45 PM Practice Session Group 2
9:00-10:00 PM Practice Session Group 3
Saturday March 14th, 2026
9:30-10:45 AM Scrimmage Team #1 vs. Team #2
11:00-12:15 PM Scrimmage Team #3 vs. Team #4
2:30-3:30 PM NIT Goalie Session (Shooters will be needed)
4:30-5:45 PM Scrimmage Team #1 vs. Team #3
6:00-7:15 PM Scrimmage Team #2 vs. Team #4
Sunday March 15th, 2026
8:00 AM NIT PARENTS MEETING (Bleachers Area)
8:45-10:15 AM Scrimmage  Team #2 vs. Team #3
10:30-12:00 PM Scrimmage Team #1 vs. Team #4

2025 CCM NIT TEAM-NIT CHAMPIONS!

The following players have been selected for the 2025 Team North Dakota CCM NIT Team
*Alternates are Invited to Attend Phase 3 Practices, but do not register unless directed to do so*

Arneson, Alex-D
Betker, Noah-D
Blake, Wyatt-D
Blue, Mack-F
Brubakken, Andrew-F
Burris, Ryder-F
Bydal, Rylan-F
Clauson, Trey-F
Deziel, Cooper-F
Diehl, Aidan-D
Eckart, Haydon-D
Jackson, Dallas-F
Keller, Devon-G
Larson, James-F
Lockwood, Finn-D
Mattern, Bryce-F
Morelli, Mackley-F
Nielsen, Westin-G
Quamme, Chay-F
Ulmer, Tyson-F

ALTERNATES 
Balek, Donovan-F
Briggeman, Caleb-F
Nielsen, Logan-D
Ekblad, Bode-G