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SUMMER SHOWDOWN

  • Gender: Male & Female
  • Dates: June 6-8, 2025
  • Age: Boys 2017-2010 | 10U-19U Girls
  • Location: Minneapolis, MN
  • Female Event
  • Division
  • Male Event
  • Team-Entry
  • Hometown Series

Event Details

 The AAA Summer Showdown is gearing up for great hockey this summer.  Come play in Minnesota's best AAA hockey tournament of the year.  We are offering multiple boys' age levels and expect to have the strongest field of teams to date.  
 

Boys AAA Invitational (Top AAA/Elite Teams)
2017-2010 Birth Years

Boys AAA Open (Mid-Lower Level AAA Teams)
2017-2010 Birth Years

Girls AAA Levels

10U ('14/'15), 12U ('12/'13), 14U ('10/'11), 16U ('08/'09), 19U ('07/'06/'05)

*Teams traveling from out of town will begin play on Friday when possible.

  • 4-game guarantee - possible bonus game(s)
  • 15 minute stop-time periods
  • Team trophies for 1st - 3rd place teams
  • Player awards for 1st and 2nd place teams
  • 20+ competitive age divisions available
  • Checking at the 2011 age level and older
  • USA Hockey rules will be followed with exceptions
  • USA Hockey, MSHSL, NCAA, and Canadian officials
  • No gate fees!  Free admission for all spectators
  • Free Tournament Mobile App
  • Fully-insured event (not a USA Hockey event) 
Cost: $1900 USD
Register Now!

Contact

  • Name: Drake Hunter
  • Email: dhunter@playhockey.com
  • Phone: (952) 222-1664

Inquire Today!

Standings

 

To view past results click here

Hotels

All visiting teams are required to stay at one of the sponsoring hotels!

Click here to book your 2024 hotel

For room blocks & booking help, please contact:
Lisa & Carey 763-772-3231
Lodging@TpiHospitality.com

Arenas

Rinks each division/level will be playing at for the 2024 Summer Showdown:

2009 Boys - Plymouth

2010 Boys Invite - Plymouth

2010 Boys Open - Braemar

2011 Boys Upper - Plymouth

2011 Boys Lower - Braemar

2012 Boys Upper - Super Rink

2012 Boys Lower - Super Rink

2013 Boys Upper - Super Rink

2013 Boys Lower - Super Rink

2014 Boys - Super Rink

2015 Boys - Super Rink

2016 Boys - Super Rink

10U Girls - Super Rink

12U Upper - Super Rink

12U Girls Lower - Super Rink

14U Girls Upper - Fogerty

14U Girls Lower - Fogerty

16U Girls Upper - Braemar

16U Girls Lower - Fogerty

19U Girls - Richfield

Rules

Player/Coach/Spectator Conduct:  Zero-Tolerance Policy

  • PLAY Hockey holds a zero-tolerance policy, regarding abusive language and/or language considered to be a racial/gender/religious slur in nature, that is strictly enforced.  Any player and/or coach reported to be in violation of this policy will automatically be removed from the game and will be suspended from participation until the matter has been investigated.  The tournament reserves the right to review any racially/gendered/religious motivated incident for further disciplinary action, including disqualification from the tournament, and disqualification from future events.

Respect the referees:  Zero-Tolerance Policy

  • Coaches, players and spectators MUST never verbally abuse an official from the bench, on the ice or from the stands.  Anyone that is identified as doing such will be removed from the arena without question.
  • Respect the officials that are working the games!  Coaches coach, players play, parents cheer!  From mites to the NHL, referees are humans, doing their best for the game and deserve respect.  Let’s make youth hockey a place our kids will one day want to become an official! 

General Rules and Information

  • All games are played under USA/Minnesota Hockey rules unless otherwise noted.
  • Only USA Hockey, MSHSL or Canadian certified officials will be used.
  • A medic/EMT will be present in every venue.  
  • The tournament will assume no liability for personal injury to participants or spectators during the event.
  • An official roster must be furnished 30 minutes before the start of the first game.
  • Contact/checking will be allowed at the Boy’s 2011 level and older.
  • Slapshots will be permitted at all levels.  Tag-up offsides will be used at all levels.
  • During a shorthanded situation, the shorthanded team will be allowed to ice the puck (original rule will be used).

Player Eligibility

  • A maximum of 20 players may be rostered for any team.
  • A team’s roster is frozen at the time the team starts their first game - no additions will be allowed.
  • All players must play at their age level or older - players may not play at a younger age level unless approved by the tournament director.
  • Teams that knowingly and/or intentionally play an ineligible aged player will receive an automatic 5-0 forfeit loss for all games.
  • Any eligibility protest must occur before the start of the game and must come from the head coach to be valid.  
  • Invalid protests will result in a 5-minute bench major for the challenging team. 
  • A player may participate on more than one team when the teams are in separate age levels (example: May play on a 2011 and 2010 team).

Tournament Format

  • Competition format will consist of round-robin play followed by seeded bracket and/or place games.
  • Teams listed first in parings will be considered the home team and will be asked to wear the light-colored jerseys when possible.
  • Once a team is confirmed for the tournament there will be no refunds under any circumstance.

Scoring and Points Format

  • Teams will be able to earn up to 2 points per game.  Two (2) points for a game win, one (1) point for a game tie, zero (0) points for a game loss.
  • If a team forfeits a game during pool-play they are required to forfeit all pool-play games in order to maintain equality in the standings.

Game Times

  • All levels will play three (3) 15 minute, stop time periods.
  • A six-goal lead at any time in the game will result in running time until the lead falls to less than six goals.
    •The ice will be resurfaced every game all levels.
  • All games will be completed in the set amount of time allowed in the schedule.  
  • Each team will be permitted one (1) 45 second time out per game.
  • Teams must be ready to play 30 minutes prior to the scheduled game time.  Games may start earlier when time permits and when both teams are ready.

Equipment

  • The first team listed on the schedule should wear white (light) colored uniforms - when possible.
  • All players must adhere to their local hockey governing body’s rules regarding equipment.

Penalty Enforcement

Minor = 2 minutes || Major = 5 minutes || Misconduct = 10 minutes

Ejection = Player is removed from the current game only.

Game Misconduct = Player will be removed from the remainder of the game and serve an additional one (1) game suspension. 

Fighting = Automatic tournament disqualification.

  • Checking from behind will carry a minimum 5-minute major penalty plus a 10-minute misconduct.
  • Boarding penalties will carry a minimum 5-minute major penalty.
  • Any penalty deemed serious with an intent to injure will result in a 5-minute major and a tournament disqualification.
  • Any player receiving 3 penalties will be ejected from the remainder of the current game.  A player from the offending team will be required to serve the third penalty.  Any major penalty will count as two penalties.
  • All referee decisions are final.  Protests will not be allowed.

Overtime and Tie-Breaking Procedures

  • In no case will any team be credited with more than seven (7) goal difference for statistical purposes.
  • There will be no overtime in round robin pool play.
  • Overtime in seeded and/or place games will be considered an extension of the 3rd period and will consist of a five (5) minute, sudden death running time period.  The period will be played 4-on-4 with goalies.  If a tie still remains, a 3-player shoot-out will determine the winning team.  If a tie remains, a sudden death shoot-out will determine the winning team.  Any player serving a penalty when the game clock expires will not be allowed to participate in the shoot-out.
  • *Tie breaking procedure for teams tied after round robin play:
  1. Head-to-head competition.
  2. Point differential (goals scored minus goals allowed).
  3. Least goals allowed.
  4. Most goals scored.
  5. Least penalty minutes.
  6. Coin toss.

*In the event three teams, in the same pool, are tied in the standing after pool play, the results against tied teams (RATT = wins, loss, ties) will decide the seedings.  If the RATT cannot determine the seedings, the tie breaking procedure beginning with point differential shall be used in succession until the seeds have been determined.  The tie breaking procedure will not revert to any previously used procedure.

 

GOOD LUCK & Have fun!  practice good sportsmanship, on the ice and in the stands

FAQ

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.

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!

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. 

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

  • Professional Sports

    No matter the season, you can catch a game at some of the top sports venues in America. Watch the Minnesota Wild (NHL), Vikings (NFL), Twins (MLB). Timberwolves (NBA), Lynx (WNBA), or United FC (MLS) while you're in town!
    See More
  • Mall of America

    Mall of America is a leader in retail, entertainment and attractions, and is one of the top tourist destinations in the country. Attractions range from shopping, roller coasters and Sea Life!
    See More
  • Nickelodeon Universe

    Ride a rollercoaster or cross the park on a zip line at the largest indoor theme park in the nation.
    See More
  • Valley Fair

    Visit Upper Midwest's largest amusement park, offering a day of family fun for coaster riders and young visitors alike.
    See More

Kreezee App

Download the FREE app below on iTunes or Google Play for Android to view schedules, results and more...
 

Brackets

Shop

Team Transport

Event Details

 The AAA Summer Showdown is gearing up for great hockey this summer.  Come play in Minnesota's best AAA hockey tournament of the year.  We are offering multiple boys' age levels and expect to have the strongest field of teams to date.  
 

Boys AAA Invitational (Top AAA/Elite Teams)
2017-2010 Birth Years

Boys AAA Open (Mid-Lower Level AAA Teams)
2017-2010 Birth Years

Girls AAA Levels

10U ('14/'15), 12U ('12/'13), 14U ('10/'11), 16U ('08/'09), 19U ('07/'06/'05)

*Teams traveling from out of town will begin play on Friday when possible.

  • 4-game guarantee - possible bonus game(s)
  • 15 minute stop-time periods
  • Team trophies for 1st - 3rd place teams
  • Player awards for 1st and 2nd place teams
  • 20+ competitive age divisions available
  • Checking at the 2011 age level and older
  • USA Hockey rules will be followed with exceptions
  • USA Hockey, MSHSL, NCAA, and Canadian officials
  • No gate fees!  Free admission for all spectators
  • Free Tournament Mobile App
  • Fully-insured event (not a USA Hockey event) 
Cost: $1900 USD
Register Now!

Contact

  • Name: Drake Hunter
  • Email: dhunter@playhockey.com
  • Phone: (952) 222-1664

Inquire Today!

Standings

 

To view past results click here

Hotels

All visiting teams are required to stay at one of the sponsoring hotels!

Click here to book your 2024 hotel

For room blocks & booking help, please contact:
Lisa & Carey 763-772-3231
Lodging@TpiHospitality.com

Arenas

Rinks each division/level will be playing at for the 2024 Summer Showdown:

2009 Boys - Plymouth

2010 Boys Invite - Plymouth

2010 Boys Open - Braemar

2011 Boys Upper - Plymouth

2011 Boys Lower - Braemar

2012 Boys Upper - Super Rink

2012 Boys Lower - Super Rink

2013 Boys Upper - Super Rink

2013 Boys Lower - Super Rink

2014 Boys - Super Rink

2015 Boys - Super Rink

2016 Boys - Super Rink

10U Girls - Super Rink

12U Upper - Super Rink

12U Girls Lower - Super Rink

14U Girls Upper - Fogerty

14U Girls Lower - Fogerty

16U Girls Upper - Braemar

16U Girls Lower - Fogerty

19U Girls - Richfield

Rules

Player/Coach/Spectator Conduct:  Zero-Tolerance Policy

  • PLAY Hockey holds a zero-tolerance policy, regarding abusive language and/or language considered to be a racial/gender/religious slur in nature, that is strictly enforced.  Any player and/or coach reported to be in violation of this policy will automatically be removed from the game and will be suspended from participation until the matter has been investigated.  The tournament reserves the right to review any racially/gendered/religious motivated incident for further disciplinary action, including disqualification from the tournament, and disqualification from future events.

Respect the referees:  Zero-Tolerance Policy

  • Coaches, players and spectators MUST never verbally abuse an official from the bench, on the ice or from the stands.  Anyone that is identified as doing such will be removed from the arena without question.
  • Respect the officials that are working the games!  Coaches coach, players play, parents cheer!  From mites to the NHL, referees are humans, doing their best for the game and deserve respect.  Let’s make youth hockey a place our kids will one day want to become an official! 

General Rules and Information

  • All games are played under USA/Minnesota Hockey rules unless otherwise noted.
  • Only USA Hockey, MSHSL or Canadian certified officials will be used.
  • A medic/EMT will be present in every venue.  
  • The tournament will assume no liability for personal injury to participants or spectators during the event.
  • An official roster must be furnished 30 minutes before the start of the first game.
  • Contact/checking will be allowed at the Boy’s 2011 level and older.
  • Slapshots will be permitted at all levels.  Tag-up offsides will be used at all levels.
  • During a shorthanded situation, the shorthanded team will be allowed to ice the puck (original rule will be used).

Player Eligibility

  • A maximum of 20 players may be rostered for any team.
  • A team’s roster is frozen at the time the team starts their first game - no additions will be allowed.
  • All players must play at their age level or older - players may not play at a younger age level unless approved by the tournament director.
  • Teams that knowingly and/or intentionally play an ineligible aged player will receive an automatic 5-0 forfeit loss for all games.
  • Any eligibility protest must occur before the start of the game and must come from the head coach to be valid.  
  • Invalid protests will result in a 5-minute bench major for the challenging team. 
  • A player may participate on more than one team when the teams are in separate age levels (example: May play on a 2011 and 2010 team).

Tournament Format

  • Competition format will consist of round-robin play followed by seeded bracket and/or place games.
  • Teams listed first in parings will be considered the home team and will be asked to wear the light-colored jerseys when possible.
  • Once a team is confirmed for the tournament there will be no refunds under any circumstance.

Scoring and Points Format

  • Teams will be able to earn up to 2 points per game.  Two (2) points for a game win, one (1) point for a game tie, zero (0) points for a game loss.
  • If a team forfeits a game during pool-play they are required to forfeit all pool-play games in order to maintain equality in the standings.

Game Times

  • All levels will play three (3) 15 minute, stop time periods.
  • A six-goal lead at any time in the game will result in running time until the lead falls to less than six goals.
    •The ice will be resurfaced every game all levels.
  • All games will be completed in the set amount of time allowed in the schedule.  
  • Each team will be permitted one (1) 45 second time out per game.
  • Teams must be ready to play 30 minutes prior to the scheduled game time.  Games may start earlier when time permits and when both teams are ready.

Equipment

  • The first team listed on the schedule should wear white (light) colored uniforms - when possible.
  • All players must adhere to their local hockey governing body’s rules regarding equipment.

Penalty Enforcement

Minor = 2 minutes || Major = 5 minutes || Misconduct = 10 minutes

Ejection = Player is removed from the current game only.

Game Misconduct = Player will be removed from the remainder of the game and serve an additional one (1) game suspension. 

Fighting = Automatic tournament disqualification.

  • Checking from behind will carry a minimum 5-minute major penalty plus a 10-minute misconduct.
  • Boarding penalties will carry a minimum 5-minute major penalty.
  • Any penalty deemed serious with an intent to injure will result in a 5-minute major and a tournament disqualification.
  • Any player receiving 3 penalties will be ejected from the remainder of the current game.  A player from the offending team will be required to serve the third penalty.  Any major penalty will count as two penalties.
  • All referee decisions are final.  Protests will not be allowed.

Overtime and Tie-Breaking Procedures

  • In no case will any team be credited with more than seven (7) goal difference for statistical purposes.
  • There will be no overtime in round robin pool play.
  • Overtime in seeded and/or place games will be considered an extension of the 3rd period and will consist of a five (5) minute, sudden death running time period.  The period will be played 4-on-4 with goalies.  If a tie still remains, a 3-player shoot-out will determine the winning team.  If a tie remains, a sudden death shoot-out will determine the winning team.  Any player serving a penalty when the game clock expires will not be allowed to participate in the shoot-out.
  • *Tie breaking procedure for teams tied after round robin play:
  1. Head-to-head competition.
  2. Point differential (goals scored minus goals allowed).
  3. Least goals allowed.
  4. Most goals scored.
  5. Least penalty minutes.
  6. Coin toss.

*In the event three teams, in the same pool, are tied in the standing after pool play, the results against tied teams (RATT = wins, loss, ties) will decide the seedings.  If the RATT cannot determine the seedings, the tie breaking procedure beginning with point differential shall be used in succession until the seeds have been determined.  The tie breaking procedure will not revert to any previously used procedure.

 

GOOD LUCK & Have fun!  practice good sportsmanship, on the ice and in the stands

FAQ

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.

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!

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. 

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

  • Professional Sports

    No matter the season, you can catch a game at some of the top sports venues in America. Watch the Minnesota Wild (NHL), Vikings (NFL), Twins (MLB). Timberwolves (NBA), Lynx (WNBA), or United FC (MLS) while you're in town!
    See More
  • Mall of America

    Mall of America is a leader in retail, entertainment and attractions, and is one of the top tourist destinations in the country. Attractions range from shopping, roller coasters and Sea Life!
    See More
  • Nickelodeon Universe

    Ride a rollercoaster or cross the park on a zip line at the largest indoor theme park in the nation.
    See More
  • Valley Fair

    Visit Upper Midwest's largest amusement park, offering a day of family fun for coaster riders and young visitors alike.
    See More

Kreezee App

Download the FREE app below on iTunes or Google Play for Android to view schedules, results and more...
 

Brackets