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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Brian & Whitney

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  • 26th Crabtown Showdown Tournament

    Join us for the 26th Crabtown Showdown Youth Hockey Tournament! • Location: Washington D.C. area/Maryland – Laurel, Bowie, and Odenton • Levels: Travel B, A, AA, and House Select • Ages: U8 – U14 co-ed, + High School Unite for 3 days of great hockey. We build competitive divisions and fun through our on-ice Showdown 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 Gift for all players • Family-run, Experienced Tournament Staff • Teams advancing to the championship game receive individual medals Game Structure: • 8U: Half Ice Games; Four 20-Min Period Games: Clock Stop Every 2 Minutes • 10U-14U: Three 13-minute Clock Periods • High School: Three 14-Minute Stop Clock Periods With 36 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-washington-dc/

  • 26th Crabtown Showdown High School Tournament

    High School Join us for the 26th Crabtown Showdown Youth Hockey Tournament! • Location: Washington D.C. area/Maryland – Laurel, Bowie, and Odenton • Levels: Prep/Varisity • Ages: High School Unite for 3 days of great hockey. We build competitive divisions and fun through our on-ice Showdown 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 Gift for all players • Family-run, Experienced Tournament Staff • Teams advancing to the championship game receive individual medals Game Structure: • High School: Three 14-Minute Stop Clock Periods With 36 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-washington-dc-2/

  • 18th Capital Showdown Tournament

    18th Capital Showdown Youth Hockey Tournament! •Dates: March 5-7, 2027 • Location: Washington D.C. area/Maryland – Laurel, Bowie, and Odenton • Levels: Travel B, A, AA, and House Select • Ages: U8 – U16 co-ed We aim to create an environment for all participants to unite for 3 days of great hockey. We build competitive divisions, and fun through our on-ice Showdown 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 Gift for all players • Family-run, Experienced Tournament Staff • Teams advancing to the championship game receive individual medals Game Structure: • 8U: Half Ice Games; 20-Min Periods: Clock Stop Every 2 Minutes, 4×4 • 10U-16U: Three 13-minute Clock Periods With 36 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-washington-dc/

  • 36th Country & Western Hockey Tournament

    36th Country & Western Hockey Tournament! Longest-running youth hockey tournament in Nashville. We are the original. Dates: March 12-14, 2027 • 4 Game Guarantee • 8U: Half Ice Games; 20 Min Periods; Clock Stop Every 2 Minutes, 4×4 • 10U-14U: Three 13-minute Clock Periods • Showdown Skills Event – on-ice event for the whole team • Pin Exchange • Teams advancing to the championship game receive individual medals • Every player receives a tournament gift • Medals for Champs and Runner-Ups, and for Showdown Skills Event medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams Registration closes 9/15/26, sooner if full. Questions email: info@ShowdownTournaments.com https://showdowntournaments.com/countrywestern-nashville/