
The Crown Tournament
- Gender: Male
- Dates: July 23-26, 2026
- Age: 2011-2019
- Location: Toronto, ON
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Elite Division
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Division
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Male Event
Event Details
Are you ready to claim the crown? The most anticipated hockey tournament of the year is here! No regional boundaries. No limits. Just pure, high-octane competition. Build your dream team and step onto the ice against the fiercest teams and players in the game.
Schedule
Standings
Stats
Brackets
Rules
2025 THE CROWN 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.
- Body checking will be permitted at the 2012 birth year and older
- Minor penalties - 2 minutes
- Major penalties - 5 minutes
- Misconducts - 10 minutes
- Game misconduct - Player will be ejected for the remainder of that game plus the team’s next scheduled game.
- Should the teams have the same colour jerseys the AWAY team must change.
- 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. This includes PLAY IN GAMES and PLAYOFF Games.
- No timeouts are permitted in preliminary rounds.
- One 60-second timeout is permitted in any play-in or playoff games.
- Players and coaches should report to the arena at least one hour prior to each game.
- We ARE playing TAG UP OFFSIDES and teams ARE ALLOWED to ice the puck short handed.
- Roster size can be up to 22 players (including goalies).
- All players/goalies must play in 1 round robin game to be eligible to play in the playoffs.
SCORING
- All divisions will be scored 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss.
- Any forfeited games will be recorded as a 3-0 score.
- Use of ineligible players will disqualify a team from the tournament.
- All players MUST be listed on the first scoresheet. It is the TEAM REPRESENTATIVES job to check in with the tournament table to make sure their rosters are correct.
- If a player is not listed on the first scoresheet they will not be able to play.
- All games played by a disqualified team will be forfeited. No money will be refunded.
- No matter what the score ends up, a team cannot be credited with more than a 7-goal difference. The winning team will be credited with 7 goals greater than the opposing team’s score.
GAME FORMAT
- 3-minute warm-up
- 2011, 2012 & 2013 divisions will be 15-15-15 minute periods
- 2015, 2016, & U9 divisions will be 12-12-15 minute periods
- No overtime in round-robin play
PLAYOFFS
Please refer to the Kreezee schedule 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. ADVANCEMENT will take no more than 30 minutes from the end of the last game in that division. WAIT UNTIL WEBSITE/APP ARE UPDATED PRIOR TO ASSUMING WHERE YOUR TEAM WILL SEED. THE BRACKETS ARE TIME HOLDERS AND THE SEEDING OF THOSE GAMES MAY VARY.
In the event a PLAYOFF game should end in a tie, the tie will be broken in the following manner:
- Overtime will be played during play-in, quarter finals, semi finals and finals ONLY
- 5-minute sudden-death (3-on-3) stopped time (switch ends).
- If still tied: a 3-player shootout.
- Sudden-death shootout (both teams get to shoot each round).
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.
TIEBREAKERS: At the end of round robin play the teams will be seeded according to the total number of points obtained.
The following tie breaking formula will be utilized should teams be tied. If more than 2 teams are tied in points, skip directly to step 3-Goal Quotient.
- Total Team Points
- Head-to-Head (two-team tiebreaker only)
- Goal Quotient = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against)
- Least Goals Allowed
- Most Goals For
- 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.
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
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Westwood Arena
90 Woodbine Downs Blvd
Etobicoke, ON M9W 5S6
Get Directions -
The Sports Village
2600 Rutherford Rd
Maple, ON L4K 0H1
Get Directions
FAQ
What is your cancellation policy?
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?
Do you offer discounts for multiple teams?
What level of hockey are your tournaments?
Do you have female programming?
Things To Do
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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 -
Hockey Hall of Fame
Much more than a sports museum, the Hockey Hall of Fame offers something for everyone: the world’s finest collection of hockey treasures; interactive games in our model rink; theatres; and best of all, hands-on access to the Stanley Cup!
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Event Details
Are you ready to claim the crown? The most anticipated hockey tournament of the year is here! No regional boundaries. No limits. Just pure, high-octane competition. Build your dream team and step onto the ice against the fiercest teams and players in the game.
Schedule
Standings
Stats
Brackets
Rules
2025 THE CROWN 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.
- Body checking will be permitted at the 2012 birth year and older
- Minor penalties - 2 minutes
- Major penalties - 5 minutes
- Misconducts - 10 minutes
- Game misconduct - Player will be ejected for the remainder of that game plus the team’s next scheduled game.
- Should the teams have the same colour jerseys the AWAY team must change.
- 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. This includes PLAY IN GAMES and PLAYOFF Games.
- No timeouts are permitted in preliminary rounds.
- One 60-second timeout is permitted in any play-in or playoff games.
- Players and coaches should report to the arena at least one hour prior to each game.
- We ARE playing TAG UP OFFSIDES and teams ARE ALLOWED to ice the puck short handed.
- Roster size can be up to 22 players (including goalies).
- All players/goalies must play in 1 round robin game to be eligible to play in the playoffs.
SCORING
- All divisions will be scored 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss.
- Any forfeited games will be recorded as a 3-0 score.
- Use of ineligible players will disqualify a team from the tournament.
- All players MUST be listed on the first scoresheet. It is the TEAM REPRESENTATIVES job to check in with the tournament table to make sure their rosters are correct.
- If a player is not listed on the first scoresheet they will not be able to play.
- All games played by a disqualified team will be forfeited. No money will be refunded.
- No matter what the score ends up, a team cannot be credited with more than a 7-goal difference. The winning team will be credited with 7 goals greater than the opposing team’s score.
GAME FORMAT
- 3-minute warm-up
- 2011, 2012 & 2013 divisions will be 15-15-15 minute periods
- 2015, 2016, & U9 divisions will be 12-12-15 minute periods
- No overtime in round-robin play
PLAYOFFS
Please refer to the Kreezee schedule 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. ADVANCEMENT will take no more than 30 minutes from the end of the last game in that division. WAIT UNTIL WEBSITE/APP ARE UPDATED PRIOR TO ASSUMING WHERE YOUR TEAM WILL SEED. THE BRACKETS ARE TIME HOLDERS AND THE SEEDING OF THOSE GAMES MAY VARY.
In the event a PLAYOFF game should end in a tie, the tie will be broken in the following manner:
- Overtime will be played during play-in, quarter finals, semi finals and finals ONLY
- 5-minute sudden-death (3-on-3) stopped time (switch ends).
- If still tied: a 3-player shootout.
- Sudden-death shootout (both teams get to shoot each round).
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.
TIEBREAKERS: At the end of round robin play the teams will be seeded according to the total number of points obtained.
The following tie breaking formula will be utilized should teams be tied. If more than 2 teams are tied in points, skip directly to step 3-Goal Quotient.
- Total Team Points
- Head-to-Head (two-team tiebreaker only)
- Goal Quotient = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against)
- Least Goals Allowed
- Most Goals For
- 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.
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
-
Westwood Arena
90 Woodbine Downs Blvd
Etobicoke, ON M9W 5S6
Get Directions -
The Sports Village
2600 Rutherford Rd
Maple, ON L4K 0H1
Get Directions
Things To Do
-
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 -
Hockey Hall of Fame
Much more than a sports museum, the Hockey Hall of Fame offers something for everyone: the world’s finest collection of hockey treasures; interactive games in our model rink; theatres; and best of all, hands-on access to the Stanley Cup!
FAQ
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
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?
DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE TEAMS?
WHAT LEVEL OF HOCKEY ARE YOUR TOURNAMENTS?
DO YOU HAVE FEMALE PROGRAMMING?