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HHOF FUTURE LEGENDS

  • Gender: Male & Female
  • Dates: April 24-27, 2025
  • Age: 2013 Girls | 2014 Boys
  • Location: Toronto, ON
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  • Female Event
  • Elite Division
  • Male Event
  • Team-Entry
  • Individual-Entry
  • HHOF Series

Event Details

The Future Legends is a one-of-a-kind showcase in partnership between the Hockey Hall of Fame, Play Hockey, and Premier Ice Prospects.  It is an individual-entry, invite-only event featuring the top eleven-year-old boys and twelve-year-old girls from around the world.

The 2025 event is offered to 2013-born Girls and 2014-born Boys.  Players are selected by our scouting and evaluation team.   Participants are "drafted" onto rosters to ensure that the event features both great competition and geographic diversity on each team.  Players attending will get to play on teams with their peers from all over North America and Europe. 

If you have not been invited and would like to be considered for participation, please fill out the inquiry form.  

Play Hockey is also hosting a HHOF Series Toronto event this weekend which is a team-entry event for 2015-2017 birth years. 

 

The Girls Portion of the HHOF Future Legends is run by Premier Ice Prospects. 

Check out the highlight video from 2022 here!

Visit the Girls Details tab for more information.  

© 2023, Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum

Contact

  • Name: Nick Betz
  • Email: nbetz@playhockey.com
  • Phone: (586) 854 2170

For GIRLS Event Contact Maddie Hartman
maddie@premiericeprospects.com
 

Inquire Today!

Standings

Arenas

  • Scotiabank Pond

    57 Carl Hall Rd
    North York, ON M3K2B6
    Get Directions

Rules

HHOF Future Legends - Tournament Rules
April 25-28, 2024 - Toronto, ON

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • All games will be played in accordance with Hockey Canada rules.
  • Teams / Officials must be ready to start games up to 15 minutes early.
  • Sunday championship games will be complete no later than 3:30pm.

TOURNAMENT RULES

  • NO TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL has the right to change a score sheet or reverse a call from a referee. Once the game is over the score sheet is FINAL.
  • No body checking will be permitted.
  • Minor penalties - 1.5 minutes (not the same as Hockey Canada)
  • Major penalties - 4 minutes (not the same as Hockey Canada)
  • Game misconduct - Player will be ejected for the remainder of that game plus the team’s next scheduled game.
  • Running time will be in effect during the 3rd period, only when a team is winning by 5 goals. Stop-time will resume once the score is within 2 goals.
  • No timeouts are permitted in preliminary rounds.
  • One 60-second timeout is permitted in any play-in, quarters, semis and finals.
  • Players and coaches should report to the arena at least one hour prior to each
    game.

SCORING

  • All divisions will be scored 3 points for a regulation win, 2 points for a shootout win, 1 point for a shootout loss, and 0 points for a regulation loss.
  • Any forfeited games will be recorded as a 1-0 score. Any forfeited games affecting another team's playoff status, may be reviewed by the tournament director to determine which teams advance beyond preliminary round play. Use of ineligible players will disqualify a team from the tournament.
  • All games played by a disqualified team will be forfeited. No money will be refunded.
  • Scores will be posted with a goal differential no greater than 7

GAME FORMAT

  • 3-minute warm-up
  • 15-15-15 minute periods
  •  No overtime in round-robin play (Shootout Only - see below)
  • If the game is tied at the end of regulation in preliminary rounds, a 3-player shootout will take place.

SHOOTOUT FORMAT

Home team will decide who will shoot first. Designated shooters for both teams will alternate shots. If the score remains tied after 3 rounds, new players will participate in a sudden-death shootout. The players in the first group of 3 may not shoot again until all other eligible players on their team have had a turn OR the opposing team has used all of their shooters. Players with time remaining on their penalty are not eligible for the shootout. Goalies are not eligible.

DIVISION FORMAT AND ADVANCEMENT

2013 BOYS DIVISION
● 12 Team Division - 2 Groups of 6 Teams
● Four preliminary games within group
● Top four teams from each group advance to the Quarter Finals
● Bottom two teams from each group will play Consolation Games
● Quarter Final Matchups - Cross Division
        ○ Campbell Seed 1 v Wales Seed 4
        ○ Campbell Seed 2 v Wales Seed 3
        ○ Wales Seed 1 v Campbell Seed 4
        ○ Wales Seed 2 v Campbell Seed 3
● Teams will be ranked based on Preliminary Round points for Semi Final games
● Consolation Matchups
       ○ Campbell Seed 5 v Wales Seed 5
       ○ Campbell Seed 6 v Wales Seed 6

2012 GIRLS DIVISION
● 6 Team Division
● Four preliminary games
● Top 4 teams advance to the Semi Finals
● Winners of the Semi Final Games will advance to Championship
● Bottom two teams will play in a Consolation Game

2014 BOYS DIVISION
● 10 Team Division
● 5 Game Preliminary Round
● Seeds 1 through 4 will advance to the Semi Finals
● Semi Final matchups will be based on Round Robin Seeding


2015 BOYS DIVISION
● 12 Team Division
● 5 Game Round Robin
● Seeds 1 through 4 will advance to the Semi Finals


2016 BOYS DIVISION
● 10 Team Division
● 5 Game Round Robin
● Seeds 1 through 4 will advance to the Semi Finals

 

PLAY-IN, QUARTERS, SEMIS & FINAL

Please refer to Kreezee or tournament scoreboards or speak to a tournament official in order to determine the playoff format for each division. It is incumbent upon the team officials to confirm with a tournament representative whether or not their team has advanced beyond preliminary round play prior to leaving the arena following their final preliminary round game.

In the event a PLAY-IN, QUARTER or SEMI-FINAL game should end in a tie, the tie will be broken in the following manner:

  1. Overtime will be played during play-in, quarter final or semi final.
  2. 10-minute sudden-death (3-on-3) stopped time (switch ends).
  3. If still tied: a 3-player shootout. (Same rules apply as in prelim shootout)
  4. Sudden-death shootout (both teams get to shoot each round).
  5. There is no OT in consolation games.

In the event a CHAMPIONSHIP or GOLD MEDAL GAME should end in a tie, the tie will be broken in the following manner:

  1. Overtime will be played during all Championship and Gold Medal Games.
  2. 10-minute sudden-death (3-on-3) stopped time (switch ends)
  3. If the game remains tied after 10 minutes, teams will receive a 1 minute break
  4. Another 10-minute sudden-death (3-on-3) stopped time period will take place
  5. Teams will switch ends again
  1. This format will continue until a winner is determined.
  2. Teams will only get a time out if they didn’t use it previous in regulation or OT
  3. No shootout will take place in a Championship or Gold Medal Game

TIEBREAKERS 

To determine teams advancing to the semi and final rounds. If more than 2 teams are tied, as soon as the tie is broken, the tie breaker is reapplied to any remaining ties (ex. If three teams are tied, the goal quotient is applied. Then, if applicable, revert back to head-to-head for the remaining two teams)

* If at any point of any tiebreaker below, one of the tied teams has beaten ALL other tied teams, that team will be seeded higher in said tiebreaker.

  1. Total Team Points
  2. Head-to-Head (two-team tiebreaker only)
  3. Goal Quotient = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against)
  4. Least Goals Allowed
  5. Most Goals For
  6. Fastest Goal in the tournament (Time on clock into first game)

OFFICIALS

  • A zero-tolerance for verbal abuse is in effect and will be enforced for all team officials, players, and spectators.

APPROPRIATE PENALTIES WILL BE ASSESSED FOR DISPUTING OR ARGUING A DECISION OF THE OFFICIALS, ANY VISUAL DEMONSTRATION OF DISSATISFACTION, OR FOR THE USE OF OBSCENE OR VULGAR LANGUAGE TO ANYONE AT ANY TIME DURING THE TOURNAMENT.

FAQ

How are players selected for an invite-only event?

For the HHOF Future Legends event, players are invited based primarily on in-person scouting by our staff. Our evaluation process begins the prior Summer at the Brick tournament and continues  through our camps in the Summer, Fall tournaments and will continue through our upcoming evaluations in December.

How does my son 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!

Things To Do

  • Yorkdale Mall

    A mall for everyone! Yorkdale has more shops than you can imagine. There are luxury shops, convenience shops and whatever else you might need!
    See More
  • CN Tower

    The highest Observation towers in Canada overlooking the City of Toronto.
    See More
  • Toronto Blue Jays

    This Major League Baseball team, established in 1977, is one of the world’s only MLB teams located outside of the United States.
    See More
  • Toronto Island

    Take the Ferry over to Toronto Island. They have amusement parks, splash pads, swimming, farms, and food and drinks for everyone!
    See More

Inquiry Form

2013 Girls Details

Do you know an elite level 2013 born female player? Players can be nominated for the 2025 HHOF Future Legends HERE
 
PIP_4c logo_1-png
     AGES: Girls 2013 
     DATES: April 24 - 27, 2025
     LOCATIONS: Scotiabank Pond, North York  Ontario
     PRICE: TBA 
 
The Girls Portion of the HHOF Future Legends is run by Premier Ice Prospects

Future Legends is a one-of-a-kind showcase in partnership between the Hockey Hall of Fame, Play Hockey and Premier Ice Prospects.  It is an individual-entry, invite-only event featuring the top eleven-year-old boys and twelve-year-old girls from around the world.

The 2025 event will feature 2013-born girls.

Participants are "drafted" onto rosters to ensure that the event features both great competition and geographic diversity on each team.  

SHOWCASE INCLUSIONS

  • Invite-only event for 100 of the top players world wide (2013 Birth year)
  • LIVE Draft Ceremony:  Thursday, April 24 @ 4:00pm
    • Each roster is made up of a diverse group of players from all different parts of North America 
  • Private "Future Legends" Night at the Hockey Hall of Fame
  • Off-ice Combine Testing
  • On-ice Combine Testing
  • 5 Game guarantee (3x15 minute periods)
  • 2 Non-parent coaches for each team
  • Jersey & Socks Included
  • Game-MVP awards given out every game
  • 6 Teams total - (Up to 9 F, 6 D and 2 G per rosters
TRAVEL NOTES 
  • Event kicks off with the draft ceremony on April 24 at 4:00 PM.  On-ice combine and first games will be Friday, April 25. 
  • All games are finished by 3 PM local time on April 27.
 

The Girls Portion of the HHOF Future Legends is run by Premier Ice Prospects

GIRLS CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Maddie Hartman
Email: maddie@premiericeprospects.com
Phone: 
(847) 220-0200

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR INFORMATION

Name: Paul Maciejewski
Email: paul@premiericeprospects.com
Phone: 
(716) 983-5513

Statistics

2024 Program

Click HERE to view the 2024 HHOF Future Legends Program


 

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Event Details

The Future Legends is a one-of-a-kind showcase in partnership between the Hockey Hall of Fame, Play Hockey, and Premier Ice Prospects.  It is an individual-entry, invite-only event featuring the top eleven-year-old boys and twelve-year-old girls from around the world.

The 2025 event is offered to 2013-born Girls and 2014-born Boys.  Players are selected by our scouting and evaluation team.   Participants are "drafted" onto rosters to ensure that the event features both great competition and geographic diversity on each team.  Players attending will get to play on teams with their peers from all over North America and Europe. 

If you have not been invited and would like to be considered for participation, please fill out the inquiry form.  

Play Hockey is also hosting a HHOF Series Toronto event this weekend which is a team-entry event for 2015-2017 birth years. 

 

The Girls Portion of the HHOF Future Legends is run by Premier Ice Prospects. 

Check out the highlight video from 2022 here!

Visit the Girls Details tab for more information.  

© 2023, Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum

Contact

  • Name: Nick Betz
  • Email: nbetz@playhockey.com
  • Phone: (586) 854 2170

For GIRLS Event Contact Maddie Hartman
maddie@premiericeprospects.com
 

Inquire Today!

Standings

Arenas

  • Scotiabank Pond

    57 Carl Hall Rd
    North York, ON M3K2B6
    Get Directions

Rules

HHOF Future Legends - Tournament Rules
April 25-28, 2024 - Toronto, ON

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • All games will be played in accordance with Hockey Canada rules.
  • Teams / Officials must be ready to start games up to 15 minutes early.
  • Sunday championship games will be complete no later than 3:30pm.

TOURNAMENT RULES

  • NO TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL has the right to change a score sheet or reverse a call from a referee. Once the game is over the score sheet is FINAL.
  • No body checking will be permitted.
  • Minor penalties - 1.5 minutes (not the same as Hockey Canada)
  • Major penalties - 4 minutes (not the same as Hockey Canada)
  • Game misconduct - Player will be ejected for the remainder of that game plus the team’s next scheduled game.
  • Running time will be in effect during the 3rd period, only when a team is winning by 5 goals. Stop-time will resume once the score is within 2 goals.
  • No timeouts are permitted in preliminary rounds.
  • One 60-second timeout is permitted in any play-in, quarters, semis and finals.
  • Players and coaches should report to the arena at least one hour prior to each
    game.

SCORING

  • All divisions will be scored 3 points for a regulation win, 2 points for a shootout win, 1 point for a shootout loss, and 0 points for a regulation loss.
  • Any forfeited games will be recorded as a 1-0 score. Any forfeited games affecting another team's playoff status, may be reviewed by the tournament director to determine which teams advance beyond preliminary round play. Use of ineligible players will disqualify a team from the tournament.
  • All games played by a disqualified team will be forfeited. No money will be refunded.
  • Scores will be posted with a goal differential no greater than 7

GAME FORMAT

  • 3-minute warm-up
  • 15-15-15 minute periods
  •  No overtime in round-robin play (Shootout Only - see below)
  • If the game is tied at the end of regulation in preliminary rounds, a 3-player shootout will take place.

SHOOTOUT FORMAT

Home team will decide who will shoot first. Designated shooters for both teams will alternate shots. If the score remains tied after 3 rounds, new players will participate in a sudden-death shootout. The players in the first group of 3 may not shoot again until all other eligible players on their team have had a turn OR the opposing team has used all of their shooters. Players with time remaining on their penalty are not eligible for the shootout. Goalies are not eligible.

DIVISION FORMAT AND ADVANCEMENT

2013 BOYS DIVISION
● 12 Team Division - 2 Groups of 6 Teams
● Four preliminary games within group
● Top four teams from each group advance to the Quarter Finals
● Bottom two teams from each group will play Consolation Games
● Quarter Final Matchups - Cross Division
        ○ Campbell Seed 1 v Wales Seed 4
        ○ Campbell Seed 2 v Wales Seed 3
        ○ Wales Seed 1 v Campbell Seed 4
        ○ Wales Seed 2 v Campbell Seed 3
● Teams will be ranked based on Preliminary Round points for Semi Final games
● Consolation Matchups
       ○ Campbell Seed 5 v Wales Seed 5
       ○ Campbell Seed 6 v Wales Seed 6

2012 GIRLS DIVISION
● 6 Team Division
● Four preliminary games
● Top 4 teams advance to the Semi Finals
● Winners of the Semi Final Games will advance to Championship
● Bottom two teams will play in a Consolation Game

2014 BOYS DIVISION
● 10 Team Division
● 5 Game Preliminary Round
● Seeds 1 through 4 will advance to the Semi Finals
● Semi Final matchups will be based on Round Robin Seeding


2015 BOYS DIVISION
● 12 Team Division
● 5 Game Round Robin
● Seeds 1 through 4 will advance to the Semi Finals


2016 BOYS DIVISION
● 10 Team Division
● 5 Game Round Robin
● Seeds 1 through 4 will advance to the Semi Finals

 

PLAY-IN, QUARTERS, SEMIS & FINAL

Please refer to Kreezee or tournament scoreboards or speak to a tournament official in order to determine the playoff format for each division. It is incumbent upon the team officials to confirm with a tournament representative whether or not their team has advanced beyond preliminary round play prior to leaving the arena following their final preliminary round game.

In the event a PLAY-IN, QUARTER or SEMI-FINAL game should end in a tie, the tie will be broken in the following manner:

  1. Overtime will be played during play-in, quarter final or semi final.
  2. 10-minute sudden-death (3-on-3) stopped time (switch ends).
  3. If still tied: a 3-player shootout. (Same rules apply as in prelim shootout)
  4. Sudden-death shootout (both teams get to shoot each round).
  5. There is no OT in consolation games.

In the event a CHAMPIONSHIP or GOLD MEDAL GAME should end in a tie, the tie will be broken in the following manner:

  1. Overtime will be played during all Championship and Gold Medal Games.
  2. 10-minute sudden-death (3-on-3) stopped time (switch ends)
  3. If the game remains tied after 10 minutes, teams will receive a 1 minute break
  4. Another 10-minute sudden-death (3-on-3) stopped time period will take place
  5. Teams will switch ends again
  1. This format will continue until a winner is determined.
  2. Teams will only get a time out if they didn’t use it previous in regulation or OT
  3. No shootout will take place in a Championship or Gold Medal Game

TIEBREAKERS 

To determine teams advancing to the semi and final rounds. If more than 2 teams are tied, as soon as the tie is broken, the tie breaker is reapplied to any remaining ties (ex. If three teams are tied, the goal quotient is applied. Then, if applicable, revert back to head-to-head for the remaining two teams)

* If at any point of any tiebreaker below, one of the tied teams has beaten ALL other tied teams, that team will be seeded higher in said tiebreaker.

  1. Total Team Points
  2. Head-to-Head (two-team tiebreaker only)
  3. Goal Quotient = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against)
  4. Least Goals Allowed
  5. Most Goals For
  6. Fastest Goal in the tournament (Time on clock into first game)

OFFICIALS

  • A zero-tolerance for verbal abuse is in effect and will be enforced for all team officials, players, and spectators.

APPROPRIATE PENALTIES WILL BE ASSESSED FOR DISPUTING OR ARGUING A DECISION OF THE OFFICIALS, ANY VISUAL DEMONSTRATION OF DISSATISFACTION, OR FOR THE USE OF OBSCENE OR VULGAR LANGUAGE TO ANYONE AT ANY TIME DURING THE TOURNAMENT.

FAQ

HOW ARE PLAYERS SELECTED FOR AN INVITE-ONLY EVENT?

For the HHOF Future Legends event, players are invited based primarily on in-person scouting by our staff. Our evaluation process begins the prior Summer at the Brick tournament and continues  through our camps in the Summer, Fall tournaments and will continue through our upcoming evaluations in December.

HOW DOES MY SON 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!

Things To Do

  • Yorkdale Mall

    A mall for everyone! Yorkdale has more shops than you can imagine. There are luxury shops, convenience shops and whatever else you might need!
    See More
  • CN Tower

    The highest Observation towers in Canada overlooking the City of Toronto.
    See More
  • Toronto Blue Jays

    This Major League Baseball team, established in 1977, is one of the world’s only MLB teams located outside of the United States.
    See More
  • Toronto Island

    Take the Ferry over to Toronto Island. They have amusement parks, splash pads, swimming, farms, and food and drinks for everyone!
    See More

Inquiry Form

2013 Girls Details

Do you know an elite level 2013 born female player? Players can be nominated for the 2025 HHOF Future Legends HERE
 
PIP_4c logo_1-png
     AGES: Girls 2013 
     DATES: April 24 - 27, 2025
     LOCATIONS: Scotiabank Pond, North York  Ontario
     PRICE: TBA 
 
The Girls Portion of the HHOF Future Legends is run by Premier Ice Prospects

Future Legends is a one-of-a-kind showcase in partnership between the Hockey Hall of Fame, Play Hockey and Premier Ice Prospects.  It is an individual-entry, invite-only event featuring the top eleven-year-old boys and twelve-year-old girls from around the world.

The 2025 event will feature 2013-born girls.

Participants are "drafted" onto rosters to ensure that the event features both great competition and geographic diversity on each team.  

SHOWCASE INCLUSIONS

  • Invite-only event for 100 of the top players world wide (2013 Birth year)
  • LIVE Draft Ceremony:  Thursday, April 24 @ 4:00pm
    • Each roster is made up of a diverse group of players from all different parts of North America 
  • Private "Future Legends" Night at the Hockey Hall of Fame
  • Off-ice Combine Testing
  • On-ice Combine Testing
  • 5 Game guarantee (3x15 minute periods)
  • 2 Non-parent coaches for each team
  • Jersey & Socks Included
  • Game-MVP awards given out every game
  • 6 Teams total - (Up to 9 F, 6 D and 2 G per rosters
TRAVEL NOTES 
  • Event kicks off with the draft ceremony on April 24 at 4:00 PM.  On-ice combine and first games will be Friday, April 25. 
  • All games are finished by 3 PM local time on April 27.
 

The Girls Portion of the HHOF Future Legends is run by Premier Ice Prospects

GIRLS CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Maddie Hartman
Email: maddie@premiericeprospects.com
Phone: 
(847) 220-0200

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR INFORMATION

Name: Paul Maciejewski
Email: paul@premiericeprospects.com
Phone: 
(716) 983-5513

Statistics

2024 HHOF FUTURE LEGENDS CHAMPS!