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TORONTO SPOTLIGHT

  • Gender: Male
  • Dates: May 30-June 1, 2025
  • Age: 2019-2011
  • Location: Toronto, ON
  • Division
  • Elite Division
  • Division
  • Male Event
  • Team-Entry
  • Division
  • Hometown Series

Event Details

We are excited to expand this event to include Elite Divisions at all ages as well as welcoming more AAA and AA/A teams. This event features a PROSPECTS FUTURES ELITE Division which runs alongside the DRAFTDAY OHL Prospect Showcase & Combine where you can watch the next group of OHL & NHL Prospects. The Toronto Spotlight features real-time scoring, and tournament vendors. Secure your spot today!
  • DIVISIONS:
    • Elite 2019-2012 | 4-game guarantee 
    • AAA & AA 2019-2011 | 4-game guarantee
    • Prospects Futures Elite 2013 & 2012 | 5-game guarantee 
  • Multi-team or tournament discounts are available
  • Real-time online scoring and schedules
  • *Championship and consolation playoffs 
  • Tournament Vendors
  • Identical Awards for Championship and Consolation Winners
  • Reasonable accommodations
  • *Divisions of 8 or more.
Pricing:
PROSPECTS FUTURES ELITE - $2450 + HST     
Elite, AAA & AA/A - $2250 + HST
 
Cost: $2350 CAD
Register Now!

Contact

  • Name: Braden Mann
  • Email: bmann@draftdayhockey.com
  • Phone: (226) 208-0325

Inquire Today!

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
  • Chesswood Arena

    400 Chesswood Dr
    North York, ON M3J 2B9
    Get Directions

Rules

Coaches

  1. All coaches shall be required to register prior to their first game.
  2. All Coaches and managers are responsible for reading and understanding the rules.

Roster and Players

  1. All tournament players must be listed on your first game sheet to be eligible to play in the tournament.
  2. All players shall play in at least one round robin game to be eligible to participate in the playoff round.
  3. A player can only play for 1 team during the tournament weekend.
  4. Birth Certificates or photocopies must be available for presentation if requested.
  5. Maximum of 18 players may register and dress for each game.

Games

  1. Teams shall be ready to start 15 minutes before scheduled time
  2. There will be a 3-minute warm-up prior to each game.
  3. Game length, 12-12-15 minute periods for all categories
  4. There will be no overtime in round robin games
  5. 30 Second Time outs will only be allowed in the Quarters, Semis and Finals
  6. Scoreboard will not display any additional goals if the goal spread becomes greater than 5 goals.
  7. Running time will commence in the third period if a 5-goal differential and will run balance of game (To revert back to stop time goal differential must be reduced to 3) (Penalties will be 3 minutes during run time)
  8. Body contact will be permitted in boy’s hockey starting at the 2011 Age group and older.

Scoring

  1. No matter what the score ends up, a team cannot be credited more than a 5-goal difference. The winning team will be credited with 5 goals greater than the opposing teams score.
  2. Two points awarded for a win, 1 point for a tie, 0 points for a loss.

Playoffs

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.

  1. head to head (if applicable; In event of a three-way tie skip to next step)
  2. goal percentage – add goals for and goals allowed and divide the total into the goals for. Highest percentage will advance
  3. lowest goals against
  4. most goals for
  5. coin flip

Playoff round ties will be broken with a 3 minute 3 on 3 sudden death overtime.  If still tied then 3 minute 2 on 2 sudden death overtime. If still tied there will be a 3-player shootout. No player may shoot for a second time until each player has been used once. Home team picks who shoots first.

If team receives penalty in 3 on 3 overtime period, opposing team will receive 4 on 3 powerplay for 2 minutes (when penalty is over it reverts back to 3 on 3). 

If team receives second penalty in 3 on 3 overtime period, opposing team will receive 5 on 3 powerplay (when penalties are over it reverts back to 3 on 3)

If team receives Penalty in 2 on 2 overtime period opposing team will receive 4 on 3 powerplay for 2 minutes (when penalty is over it reverts back to 2 on 2)

If team receives second penalty in 2 on 2 overtime period, opposing team will receive 5 on 3 powerplay (when penalties are over it reverts back to 3 on 3)

Safety
Tournament and equipment governed by Hockey Canada (CHA) and Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) rules.

Any player receiving a game misconduct will be suspended for the remainder of that game and shall be subject to further suspension pending review by game officials and Tournament Committee.

Any fighting major will result in ejection from the tournament.

Full face masks are required. Neck guards are recommended for USA teams but not mandatory.

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Event Details

We are excited to expand this event to include Elite Divisions at all ages as well as welcoming more AAA and AA/A teams. This event features a PROSPECTS FUTURES ELITE Division which runs alongside the DRAFTDAY OHL Prospect Showcase & Combine where you can watch the next group of OHL & NHL Prospects. The Toronto Spotlight features real-time scoring, and tournament vendors. Secure your spot today!
  • DIVISIONS:
    • Elite 2019-2012 | 4-game guarantee 
    • AAA & AA 2019-2011 | 4-game guarantee
    • Prospects Futures Elite 2013 & 2012 | 5-game guarantee 
  • Multi-team or tournament discounts are available
  • Real-time online scoring and schedules
  • *Championship and consolation playoffs 
  • Tournament Vendors
  • Identical Awards for Championship and Consolation Winners
  • Reasonable accommodations
  • *Divisions of 8 or more.
Pricing:
PROSPECTS FUTURES ELITE - $2450 + HST     
Elite, AAA & AA/A - $2250 + HST
 
Cost: $2350 CAD
Register Now!

Contact

  • Name: Braden Mann
  • Email: bmann@draftdayhockey.com
  • Phone: (226) 208-0325

Inquire Today!

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
  • Chesswood Arena

    400 Chesswood Dr
    North York, ON M3J 2B9
    Get Directions

Rules

Coaches

  1. All coaches shall be required to register prior to their first game.
  2. All Coaches and managers are responsible for reading and understanding the rules.

Roster and Players

  1. All tournament players must be listed on your first game sheet to be eligible to play in the tournament.
  2. All players shall play in at least one round robin game to be eligible to participate in the playoff round.
  3. A player can only play for 1 team during the tournament weekend.
  4. Birth Certificates or photocopies must be available for presentation if requested.
  5. Maximum of 18 players may register and dress for each game.

Games

  1. Teams shall be ready to start 15 minutes before scheduled time
  2. There will be a 3-minute warm-up prior to each game.
  3. Game length, 12-12-15 minute periods for all categories
  4. There will be no overtime in round robin games
  5. 30 Second Time outs will only be allowed in the Quarters, Semis and Finals
  6. Scoreboard will not display any additional goals if the goal spread becomes greater than 5 goals.
  7. Running time will commence in the third period if a 5-goal differential and will run balance of game (To revert back to stop time goal differential must be reduced to 3) (Penalties will be 3 minutes during run time)
  8. Body contact will be permitted in boy’s hockey starting at the 2011 Age group and older.

Scoring

  1. No matter what the score ends up, a team cannot be credited more than a 5-goal difference. The winning team will be credited with 5 goals greater than the opposing teams score.
  2. Two points awarded for a win, 1 point for a tie, 0 points for a loss.

Playoffs

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.

  1. head to head (if applicable; In event of a three-way tie skip to next step)
  2. goal percentage – add goals for and goals allowed and divide the total into the goals for. Highest percentage will advance
  3. lowest goals against
  4. most goals for
  5. coin flip

Playoff round ties will be broken with a 3 minute 3 on 3 sudden death overtime.  If still tied then 3 minute 2 on 2 sudden death overtime. If still tied there will be a 3-player shootout. No player may shoot for a second time until each player has been used once. Home team picks who shoots first.

If team receives penalty in 3 on 3 overtime period, opposing team will receive 4 on 3 powerplay for 2 minutes (when penalty is over it reverts back to 3 on 3). 

If team receives second penalty in 3 on 3 overtime period, opposing team will receive 5 on 3 powerplay (when penalties are over it reverts back to 3 on 3)

If team receives Penalty in 2 on 2 overtime period opposing team will receive 4 on 3 powerplay for 2 minutes (when penalty is over it reverts back to 2 on 2)

If team receives second penalty in 2 on 2 overtime period, opposing team will receive 5 on 3 powerplay (when penalties are over it reverts back to 3 on 3)

Safety
Tournament and equipment governed by Hockey Canada (CHA) and Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) rules.

Any player receiving a game misconduct will be suspended for the remainder of that game and shall be subject to further suspension pending review by game officials and Tournament Committee.

Any fighting major will result in ejection from the tournament.

Full face masks are required. Neck guards are recommended for USA teams but not mandatory.