• Team photos at the Country & Western showdown, Capital Showdown and Crabtown Showdown, with our Tournament logo
  • Coach with crab hats on his hockey stick, player in front of welcome to Crabtown Showdown Sign, wearing a crab hat in uniform, teams gathered at center ice during the Showdown Skills Event
  • photo of youth hockey player shooting on goalie, youth hockey team posing for championship photo, coach in leprechaun costume leading team to the Showdown Skills Event
  • photo of youth hockey team huddled with sticks in the air, youth hockey team posing for Capital Showdown championship photo, photo of youth hockey player shooting on goalie and the Showdown Tournament Logo

Showdown Youth Hockey Tournaments

Experience FUN and COMPETITIVE hockey at all levels with Showdown Tournaments.

Our goal is to create an environment for all participants to be a part of something good in youth hockey. To accomplish our goal we build competitive divisions, provide state-of-the-art fun through our Showdown Skills Event, and give each participant and family a memorable experience to savor for a lifetime.

With 35 years of hosting tournaments in the Washington D.C. area, Maryland and Nashville, Tennessee, we are the go-to for your tournament weekend.

What you get at a Showdown Tournament:

  • 3 days of hockey

  • 4 game guarantee

  • Showdown Skills Event – a fun and exhilarating skill event

  • Pin Exchange

  • Player Souvenir

  • Family-run, Experienced Tournament Staff

We thank past teams for their continued support and look forward to sharing the Showdown Hockey Tournament experience with new teams as we celebrate our 35th year!

Showdown Tournaments Featured

We are honored to be featured in the Holiday Issue of USA Hockey Magazine in Behind the Glass with The Hockey Mom – Christie Casciano Burns.

Check it out here – Proper Tourney Planning

Guest on Our Kids Play Hockey’s Podcast, we talked everything youth hockey tournament related.

Check out the episode here – Turning Youth Hockey Tournaments into Unforgettable Experiences with Showdown Hockey Tournaments

Our Kids Play Hockey Podcast with Showdown Tournaments Our Kids Play Hockey is an award winning podcast offering insights, stories, and advice about youth hockey. The podcast is a treasure trove for parents, coaches, and young athletes, blending expert views with real-life experiences in the hockey community.

In the recent episode featuring Showdown Tournaments, listeners were treated to an in-depth discussion about our tournaments’ impact on youth hockey. The episode delves into the core values that drive Showdown Tournaments: fostering a competitive spirit, encouraging teamwork, and promoting sportsmanship among young athletes, while maintaining the FUN!

2025-2026 LINKS and DATES

December 27-29, 2025 | Washington D.C. area, Maryland

March 13-15, 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee

March 6-8, 2026 | Washington D.C. area, Maryland


Showdown Skills Event

Enjoy the excitement of our Showdown Skills Event!

If you have never been to one of our tournaments, you are missing out on a fan-favorite event!

What are the most important criteria you consider in choosing a hockey camp?

You are choosing or looking to register your player in a summer hockey camp. How do you select the best camp for your kid?

Some top factors to consider:
🏒 Reputation & Staff
🏕 Day Camp vs Overnight Camp
🥅 Skills and Drills Offered
🛝 Extra Activities

What top criteria do you consider for selecting the right camp for your hockey player?
Tag your favorite camp in the comments below and tell us what makes it a great camp.

🏒Yours in Hockey
Brian & Whitney

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💐🏒Happy Mother`s Day Hockey Moms 🏒💐
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Hockey Moms, you are awesome and we appreciate you.

As a hockey mom, I know the rewards and the challenges.

I’ve supported my hockey player from Learn-to-Skate through high school, college and adult league. If you ever question yourself, please remember the ultimate goal is for your child to love hockey enough to want to play when they are finished with all the tiers and hoops, as an adult. Hockey can be a great experience for your child and yourself.

https://showdowntournaments.com/blog/how-to-be-a-great-hockey-mom/
⬆️ Click the link in bio to read. 🔗

🏒 Yours in Hockey
Brian & Whitney

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🏒 Get ready for an epic experience at Showdown Hockey Tournaments with the exhilarating Pin Trading tradition! 🌟

Unleash your sportsmanship, create unforgettable memories, and make this tournament one for the books! Swap pins with teams from across the country and collect unique souvenirs that showcase awesome logos.

🤝 Join us in building lasting relationships and fostering a love for the game through the power of hockey pins! 😍

Participating in the Pin Trade is optional, but trust us, you won`t want to miss out on this incredible opportunity! Let us know if you`re in, and as the tournament approaches, we`ll share the list of participating teams with each team manager. 📢

At Showdown Tournaments, our goal is to create an extraordinary hockey atmosphere where sportsmanship thrives and lifelong connections are formed.

Be a part of the Pin Trading excitement at our 25-26 upcoming tournaments! 🎉

🏒 Yours in Hockey,
Brian & Whitney

#youthhockey #showdowntournaments #6uhockey #8uhockey #10uhockey #12uhockey #14uhockey #goodsportsmanship #hockeyismylife #travelhockey #travelhockeylife #hockeymom #hockeydad #youthhockeytournaments #pinexchange #hockeytourney #hockeytournamentweekend #crabtownshowdown #capitalshowdown #countryandwesternshowdown #hockeytournamentfun #pintrading #hockeypins
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