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Showdown Tournaments Presents- Eve of the 35th Country & Western Showdown – Music City Style
🤠🏒 Eve of the 35th Country & Western Showdown – Music City Style 🏒🤠 Broadway lights and a six-string sound, But the real show’s waiting at the rinks in town. For 35 years in Nashville, sticks hit the ice, Where youth hockey dreams come rolling in nice. 78 teams, skates packed [...]
17th Capital Showdown Eve
🇺🇸 🏒🇺🇸 The rinks are quiet tonight in the Capital’s glow, Zambonis hum slow where tomorrow we’ll go. Laces will tighten, the puck soon will drop, At the 17th Capital Showdown—hockey nonstop. 🏒 From the rivers of Maryland to cities afar, Seventy-seven teams, most have traveled by car. From 8U [...]
Guide to Being a Good Hockey Parent
What does it mean to be a good hockey parent… Youth hockey is a thrilling sport requiring dedication and hard work to excel for your youth hockey players and you as the hockey parent. The time commitment with travel, practices, and games is a lot for your player and for you [...]
Inspirational Youth Hockey Coach’s Speech From My Dad
Cherished members of the youth hockey community, we honor the memory and enduring legacy of Gene Harrington, a remarkable individual whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of countless young athletes and families. Gene Harrington, a man of diverse talents and boundless enthusiasm, exemplified what it means to be a devoted husband, [...]
How to Be a Great Hockey Parent: 10 Do’s and Don’ts at the Rink
Youth hockey is about more than wins and goals—it’s about experiences, growth, and community. As a parent, your role is more influential than you may realize. You set the tone for your child’s relationship with the game. Whether you’re cheering in the stands or packing post-game snacks, here are 10 simple [...]
What to Do When Your Team Doesn’t Win the Hockey Tournament
What to Do When Your Team Doesn’t Win the Hockey Tournament Not winning a tournament can feel disappointing, but it’s part of the game — and a valuable learning experience. In youth hockey, success isn’t just measured by the scoreboard but by how you respond to setbacks and grow from them. [...]
