SUMMER SHOWDOWN
- Gender: Male & Female
- Dates: June 6-8, 2025
- Age: 2017-2010 Boys | 10U-19U Girls
- Location: Minneapolis, MN
- Female Event
- Division
- Male Event
- Team-Entry
- Hometown Series
Event Details
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
8U ('16/'17), 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)
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
-
NSC Super Rink
1850 105th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55449
Get Directions -
Braemar Ice Arena
7501 Ikola Way
Edina, MN 55439
Get Directions -
Plymouth Ice Arena
3650 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55446
Get Directions -
Richfield Ice Arena
636 E 66th St
Richfield, MN 55423
Get Directions -
Fogerty Ice Arena
9250 Lincoln St NE
Blaine, MN 55434
Get Directions
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
2025 Summer Showdown Tournament Rules
Player/Coach/Spectator Conduct: Zero-Tolerance Policy
- Showcase 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 5-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:
- Head-to-head competition.
- Point differential (goals scored minus goals allowed).
- Least goals allowed.
- Most goals scored.
- Least penalty minutes.
- 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?
I’m not sure which event is right for me. Can I talk to someone to help recommend the right one?
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?
What level of hockey are your tournaments?
Do you have 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
Brackets
Shop
Event Details
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
8U ('16/'17), 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)
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
-
NSC Super Rink
1850 105th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55449
Get Directions -
Braemar Ice Arena
7501 Ikola Way
Edina, MN 55439
Get Directions -
Plymouth Ice Arena
3650 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55446
Get Directions -
Richfield Ice Arena
636 E 66th St
Richfield, MN 55423
Get Directions -
Fogerty Ice Arena
9250 Lincoln St NE
Blaine, MN 55434
Get Directions
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
2025 Summer Showdown Tournament Rules
Player/Coach/Spectator Conduct: Zero-Tolerance Policy
- Showcase 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 5-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:
- Head-to-head competition.
- Point differential (goals scored minus goals allowed).
- Least goals allowed.
- Most goals scored.
- Least penalty minutes.
- 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?
I’M NOT SURE WHICH EVENT IS RIGHT FOR ME. CAN I TALK TO SOMEONE TO HELP RECOMMEND THE RIGHT ONE?
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?
WHAT LEVEL OF HOCKEY ARE YOUR TOURNAMENTS?
DO YOU HAVE 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