200×85 Acquires USJDP Junior Prep Hockey Camp and CCM Hockey Showcase

200×85, a company that specializes in youth hockey events, has acquired the USJDP Junior Prep Hockey Camp and CCM Hockey Showcase from longtime owner and operator Mike Gempeler.

The USJDP Junior Prep Hockey Camp provides training programs targeting Bantam to Junior A players from around the world. The camp provides two weeks of development and is run by professional coaches from the NHL, NCAA, and various Junior leagues. The CCM Hockey Showcase offers young players the chance to showcase their skills in front of over 125 junior and NCAA scouts and coaches annually.

“200×85 is thrilled to take the reins of the USJDP Junior Prep Hockey Camp and CCM Hockey Showcase,” said Justin Lewandowski, vice president of hockey operations at 200×85. “We have been incredibly impressed with the foundational programs that Mike Gempeler has built. The dedication to player development at these camps and showcases aligns perfectly with our mission at 200×85. We are excited to expand our platform to reach even more athletes and help them realize their full potential.”

In 2025, 200×85 will continue to run the USJDP Junior Prep Hockey Camp in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at Robson Arena on the campus of Colorado College. There are plans to expand the CCM Hockey Showcase series with events in Virginia Beach (May 2-4), Denver (May 23-25), Nashville (June 6-8) and Salt Lake City (June 27-29).

“At 200×85, we have always been focused on creating pathways for young players to succeed at the next level,” said Dan Fritsche, program development coordinator at 200×85. “These programs allow us to provide the critical exposure and development opportunities for players between the ages of 14 and 18. We believe the USJDP Junior Prep Hockey Camp and CCM Hockey Showcase will be instrumental in helping players advance to Junior and college hockey.”

For over 20 years, the USJDP Junior Prep Hockey Camp and CCM Hockey Showcase have drawn players from around the world.

“I am confident that 200×85 will uphold the reputation and grow the legacy of both the USJDP Junior Prep Hockey Camp and the CCM Hockey Showcase,” said Gempeler. “Kevin Mann and the entire 200×85 team are passionate about player development, and I know they will continue to provide the same high-quality training and exposure opportunities that our participants have come to expect.”