In youth hockey, beyond scoring goals and big hits, good sportsmanship is vital. Discover the top 5 ways to show good sportsmanship in youth hockey.

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🏒Yours in Hockey
Brian & Whitney

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  • 23rd Crabtown Showdown Tournament

    Join us for the 23rd Crabtown Showdown Youth Hockey Tournament! • Location: Washington D.C. area – Laurel, Bowie and Odenton, MD • Levels: Travel B, A, AA, and House Allstar • Ages: U6 – U18 co-ed • Girls: 12U & 14U Our goal is to create an environment for all participants to come together for 3 days of great hockey. To accomplish our goal we build competitive divisions, provide state-of-the-art fun through our Showdown Olympic Skills Event, and give each participant and family a memorable experience to savor for a lifetime. What you get at a Showdown Tournament: • 3 days of hockey • 4 game guarantee • Showdown Olympics Skill Event • Showdown Olympic medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd-place teams • Pin Exchange • Player Gift for all players • Family-run, Experienced Tournament Staff • Teams advancing to the championship game receive individual medals Game Structure: • 8U: Half Ice Games; Two 20 Min Periods: Clock Stop Every 2 Minutes • 10U-14U: Three 13 Minute Stop Clock Periods • 16U-18U Three 14 Minute Stop Clock Periods With over 30 years of hosting tournaments in the Washington D.C. area, Maryland and Nashville, Tennessee, we are the go-to for your tournament weekend. To Register and for More Information: https://showdowntournaments.com/crabtown/

  • 15th Capital Showdown Tournament

    Join us for the 15th Capital Showdown Youth Hockey Tournament! • Location: Washington D.C. area – Laurel, Bowie, and Odenton, MD • Levels: Travel B, A, AA, and House Allstar • Ages: 6U – 16U Our goal is to create an environment for all participants to come together for 3 days of great hockey. To accomplish our goal we build competitive divisions, provide state-of-the-art fun through our Showdown Olympic Skills Event, and give each participant and family a memorable experience to savor for a lifetime. What you get at a Showdown Tournament: • 3 days of hockey • 4 game guarantee • Showdown Skill Event • Showdown Skills medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd-place teams • Pin Exchange • Player Souvenir • Family-run, Experienced Tournament Staff • Teams advancing to the championship game receive individual medals Game Structure: • 8U: Half Ice Games; Two 20 Min Periods: Clock Stop Every 2 Minutes • 10U-14U: Three 13 Minute Stop Clock Periods • 16U: Three 14 Minute Stop Clock Periods With over 30 years of hosting tournaments in the Washington D.C. area, Maryland and Nashville, Tennessee, we are the go-to for your tournament weekend. To Register and for More Information: https://showdowntournaments.com/capital/

  • 33rd Country & Western Showdown Tournament

    Join us for the 33rd Country & Western Showdown Youth Hockey Tournament! The longest running youth hockey tournament in Nashville, TN! • Location: Nashville, Tennessee • Levels: Travel B, A, and House Allstar • Ages: U8 – U14 Our goal is to create an environment for all participants to come together for 3 days of great hockey. To accomplish our goal we build competitive divisions, provide state-of-the-art fun through our Showdown Olympic Skills Event, and give each participant and family a memorable experience to savor for a lifetime. What you get at a Showdown Tournament: • 3 days of hockey • 4 game guarantee • Showdown Olympics Skill Event • Pin Exchange • Player Souvenir • Family-run, Experienced Tournament Staff • Teams advancing to the championship game receive individual medals • Every player receives a tournament souvenir Game Structure: • 8U: Half Ice Games; Two 20 Min Periods: Clock Stop Every 2 Minutes • 10U-14U: Three 13 Minute Stop Clock Periods Showdown Olympic medals for first, second, and third place teams With over 30 years of hosting tournaments in the Washington D.C. area, Maryland and Nashville, Tennessee, we are the go-to for your tournament weekend.