The tenth annual Metro High School Invitational takes on a different look this season as the showcase event pits five high school hockey teams from the Kensington Lakes Activities Association against five rival teams from the Oakland Activities Association. Teams from each conference will play two teams from the other side and the conference with the best record overall will have bragging rights for the year.

The Metro Invitational, which is hosted by the Novi Ice Arena, traditionally serves as a kick-off event for teams to start their hockey season.

The showcase gets underway on Friday, November 18th at 4pm when South Lyon High School (KLAA) takes on Rochester United (OAA). Next up, is Livonia Stevenson (KLAA) vs. Farmington (OAA) at 5:30pm. Those are followed with games between Northville (KLAA) vs. Lake Orion (OAA) at 6pm, Livonia Churchill (KLAA) vs. Clarkston (OAA) at 7:30pm and ending with Novi (KLAA) taking on the Farmington Hills Unified team made up of FH North and Harrison players (OAA) at 8:30pm.

The action continues on Saturday, November 19th at 11:30am when Livonia Churchill (KLAA) plays Farmington (OAA). At 1:30pm, South Lyon (KLAA) meets the FH Unified team (OAA); and Livonia Stevenson (KLAA) takes on Lake Orion (OAA) at 4pm. The last two games of the showcase pit Novi (KLAA) against Clarkston at 6pm and wrap up with Northville (KLAA) vs. Rochester United (OAA) at 8:30pm.

At the conclusion of the Metro High School Invitational games an “All Metro Team” composed of 3 forwards, 2 defensemen, and one goalie will be announced to highlight the exceptional performance of the weekend’s best players. The “All Metro Team” honorees will receive gift cards from HockeyDeals.com. All players will receive Metro Invitational t-shirts supplied by Contemporary Industries and will be fed throughout the weekend by Buffalo Wild Wings.

Metro passes are on sale at Novi Ice Arena for $12 for adults and $9 for kids (5-18 year olds) and seniors. Those who purchase Metro passes will have access to all ten showcase games. One-day tickets will be sold at the door for $7 for adults, $5 for kids between 5-18 years old and senior citizens. Kids ages five and under will be admitted free. For more information or to obtain media credentials, call the Novi Ice Arena at (248) 347-1010.