As the Dallas Stars season slogs its way to the end of a disappointing campaign, a fantastic reminder of the big picture emerged. The Western Hockey League, one of the three major junior hockey leagues that dominates prospect development north of the border, is bringing a prospect combine to the Lone Star State.
There is at least one major junior combine already in the United States - the QMJHL began one in New England last year - and the USHL holds one as well targeting prospects who are considering the NCAA route. Of the three major junior leagues, the WHL appears to hold the most, with five already taking place in Canada in addition to the one in Dallas.