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Draftday Pre-Season Clash

  • Gender: Male
  • Dates: August 28-30, 2026
  • Age: 2012-2019
  • Location: Cambridge, ON
  • Male Event
  • Division
  • Division
  • Team-Entry

Event Details

This event will be hosted in centrally located Cambridge, Ontario at the newly renovated Cambridge Sports Park, providing us a great facility to host the event. We will utilize the format which has become such a huge success in our Regional Spring Showdown & Funshine Cup events where all teams will have an opportunity to advance to either an A or a B playoff round to give everyone an opportunity to play through to Sunday and experience great competition. Schedules will be out in good time prior to the tournament and schedules and scores will be live and updated in real time online. This event is sure to be a hit with many looking for a weekend of fun, friendship and hockey to end off summer and kick off the winter season!

 

Features:
Reasonable Registration Fee (multi team or tournament discounts available)
NO GATE FEES!!
4 game guarantee
Real time online scoring and schedules
Playoff A and Playoff B Pools*
8 team divisions or more*
Tournament Vendors
Identical Awards for Championship and Consolation Winners
Reasonable Accommodations

Venue(s)
Cambridge Sports Park | 1001 Franklin Blvd, Cambridge, ON, Canada (Tournament HQ)

Hotels

All PLAY Hockey events have a Stay to Play Requirement if you are outside of 96 km/60miles from the event.

Please note that all travelling teams and parents are required to book their accommodations through our designated partner hotels on Event Connect to ensure a smooth tournament experience. This is a Stay to Play event, and any team or parent who does not comply, will incur a penalty. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in supporting our tournament's logistics. You will receive the hotel options/booking link shortly after registration. If you do not receive this, please email hotels@playhockey.com.  

Cost: $1,749 CAD
Register Now!

Hotels

STAY to PLAY Requirement: Please note that all travelling teams and parents are required to book their accommodations through our designated partner hotels on Event Connect to ensure a smooth tournament experience. This is a Stay to Play event, and any team or parent who does not comply will incur a penalty. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in supporting our tournament's logistics. You will receive the hotel options/booking link shortly after registration. If you do not receive this, please email hotels@playhockey.com or call us at Dylan (431)814-6953 Adelle (218)469-1534. 

Arenas

  • Cambridge Sports Park

    1001 Franklin Blvd.
    Cambridge, ON N1T1J4
    Get Directions

FAQ

How does my child get invited to a Prime / Invite-only event?

Participants for our Prime teams (tours & tournaments) and other individual entry events are selected by our coaches and staff. In most cases, players are scouted in person and invited to participate in our programs.  We also use feedback from our Spring coaches to determine player invitations for the following Spring/Summer.  If you would like your child to be considered, please fill out the Inquiry form.

What is your cancellation policy?

Please refer to our cancellation policy here.

My child would love to attend a tournament, but doesn’t have a team. Can they still play?

For some events, we are able to accept “free agents'' and place an individual on a Participating Team’s roster. Please reach out to the Tournament Director for the event you’re interested in to see if there is an open spot! Their contact information can be found directly on the Tournament Details page. 

I’m not sure which event is right for me. Can I talk to someone to help recommend the right one?

Of course! Finding the right tournament is important and we’d love to help. Please fill out our contact form here and we will be in touch shortly!

Do you offer discounts for multiple teams?

We love to establish relationships with our customers and recognize those that continue to choose Play Hockey for their amateur hockey experiences. Please direct your inquiry to the relevant Tournament Director or Program Manager.

What level of hockey are your tournaments?

Play Hockey offers tournaments across all levels, from Recreational / Open to Elite. Please contact us today and we can assist you with finding the right offering for your Player or Team.

Do you have female programming?

Of course! We offer female only tournaments, female specific teams, and a number of co-ed tournaments with female divisions. Please fill out our contact form <here> and we will be in touch to walk you through our female programming!

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Event Details

This event will be hosted in centrally located Cambridge, Ontario at the newly renovated Cambridge Sports Park, providing us a great facility to host the event. We will utilize the format which has become such a huge success in our Regional Spring Showdown & Funshine Cup events where all teams will have an opportunity to advance to either an A or a B playoff round to give everyone an opportunity to play through to Sunday and experience great competition. Schedules will be out in good time prior to the tournament and schedules and scores will be live and updated in real time online. This event is sure to be a hit with many looking for a weekend of fun, friendship and hockey to end off summer and kick off the winter season!

 

Features:
Reasonable Registration Fee (multi team or tournament discounts available)
NO GATE FEES!!
4 game guarantee
Real time online scoring and schedules
Playoff A and Playoff B Pools*
8 team divisions or more*
Tournament Vendors
Identical Awards for Championship and Consolation Winners
Reasonable Accommodations

Venue(s)
Cambridge Sports Park | 1001 Franklin Blvd, Cambridge, ON, Canada (Tournament HQ)

Hotels

All PLAY Hockey events have a Stay to Play Requirement if you are outside of 96 km/60miles from the event.

Please note that all travelling teams and parents are required to book their accommodations through our designated partner hotels on Event Connect to ensure a smooth tournament experience. This is a Stay to Play event, and any team or parent who does not comply, will incur a penalty. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in supporting our tournament's logistics. You will receive the hotel options/booking link shortly after registration. If you do not receive this, please email hotels@playhockey.com.  

Cost: $1,749 CAD
Register Now!

Hotels

STAY to PLAY Requirement: Please note that all travelling teams and parents are required to book their accommodations through our designated partner hotels on Event Connect to ensure a smooth tournament experience. This is a Stay to Play event, and any team or parent who does not comply will incur a penalty. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in supporting our tournament's logistics. You will receive the hotel options/booking link shortly after registration. If you do not receive this, please email hotels@playhockey.com or call us at Dylan (431)814-6953 Adelle (218)469-1534. 

Arenas

  • Cambridge Sports Park

    1001 Franklin Blvd.
    Cambridge, ON N1T1J4
    Get Directions

FAQ

HOW DOES MY CHILD GET INVITED TO A PRIME / INVITE-ONLY EVENT?

Participants for our Prime teams (tours & tournaments) and other individual entry events are selected by our coaches and staff. In most cases, players are scouted in person and invited to participate in our programs.  We also use feedback from our Spring coaches to determine player invitations for the following Spring/Summer.  If you would like your child to be considered, please fill out the Inquiry form.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

Please refer to our cancellation policy here.

MY CHILD WOULD LOVE TO ATTEND A TOURNAMENT, BUT DOESN’T HAVE A TEAM. CAN THEY STILL PLAY?

For some events, we are able to accept “free agents'' and place an individual on a Participating Team’s roster. Please reach out to the Tournament Director for the event you’re interested in to see if there is an open spot! Their contact information can be found directly on the Tournament Details page. 

I’M NOT SURE WHICH EVENT IS RIGHT FOR ME. CAN I TALK TO SOMEONE TO HELP RECOMMEND THE RIGHT ONE?

Of course! Finding the right tournament is important and we’d love to help. Please fill out our contact form here and we will be in touch shortly!

DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE TEAMS?

We love to establish relationships with our customers and recognize those that continue to choose Play Hockey for their amateur hockey experiences. Please direct your inquiry to the relevant Tournament Director or Program Manager.

WHAT LEVEL OF HOCKEY ARE YOUR TOURNAMENTS?

Play Hockey offers tournaments across all levels, from Recreational / Open to Elite. Please contact us today and we can assist you with finding the right offering for your Player or Team.

DO YOU HAVE FEMALE PROGRAMMING?

Of course! We offer female only tournaments, female specific teams, and a number of co-ed tournaments with female divisions. Please fill out our contact form <here> and we will be in touch to walk you through our female programming!