Western Cup Hockey 2025
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Takes place April 17-20, 2025
INFO
6-8 Team Inclusive Hockey Tournament taking place during Western Cup 41 (April 17-20)
Games begin on Friday Afternoon and end Sunday Morning.
Draft Tournament with Single Player Registration and Buddy System to ensure you get to play with someone you know!
Additional details coming soon! Check back for Tournament Game Times, events and additional weekend details.
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Tournament Format
New for 2025! Draft Tournament!
Details on Tournament Game Format will be released closer to the tournament date. Min. 4 Games with an additional Championship Game on Sunday to determine the Tournament Winner.
Teams
6 - 8 Teams created of all registered attendees.
Individual Player/Goalie Registration. Pick a Buddy to be paired with them on a Team.
Rink Location
Flames Community Arena
2390 47 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 5W5
3 Rink Arena with Oilympic Restaurant and Lounge, open for food and drinks between games and on site Pro-Shop.
Weekend Events
Western Cup Hockey Mixer
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Details to come
(Entry included with registration)
Detour Presents: SweatBox 4.0
Friday, April 18, 2025
Details to come
(Entry included with registration, Additional Tickets available)
One Night in Monaco hosted by Apollo
Friday, April 18, 2025
Details to come
(Entry included with registration)
Western Cup Hockey Awards Party
Details to come
(Entry included with Hockey registration)
Western Cup Dance
Details to come
(Tickets available soon)
Drag Brunch
Sunday April 20, 2025
Details to come
(Tickets available soon)
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Draft Skill Ranking
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Level 1 - Beginner/Novice
Skaters and goaltenders at this level are becoming more comfortable on their skates but still have a hard time with skating both forward and backwards. They’ve acquired some basic skills to get up and down the ice but still struggle with carrying the puck, making passes, and taking shots. Players in this group would also include those who are not natural athletes and may take more time to develop their skills. The level of physicality in this game should be nil although players should understand that accidental collisions will occur because players haven’t mastered controlled skating.
1.5
Level 1.5 - Mid-Beginner/Novice
Skaters and goaltenders at this level are becoming more comfortable on their skates but still have a hard time with skating both forward and backwards. They’ve acquired some basic skills to get up and down the ice but still struggle with carrying the puck, making passes, and taking shots. Players in this group would also include those who are not natural athletes and may take more time to develop their skills. The level of physicality in this game should be nil although players should understand that accidental collisions will occur because players haven’t mastered controlled skating.
2
Level 2 - Advanced Novice
Skaters and goaltenders at this level are becoming more comfortable on their skates, but still struggle going backwards. They are probably just getting comfortable with positional play, learning to skate with head up, learning the rules, team concepts and understand offensive and defensive zones.
3.5
Level 3.5
Skaters and goaltenders at this level are comfortable in a fast paced game and are able to keep up with the play. They are in average physical shape.
3
Level 3 - Low Intermediate
Skaters and goaltenders at this level are the great wide middle of adult recreational hockey. Most Level 3 skaters have not had significant coaching or played significant youth hockey as a child, but are generally athletic, have good knowledge of the game, skating and puck handling skills and can play at a general competitive level. Some Level 3 skaters may be slowing with age and moving down from higher ranks.
Simply put, Level 3 players are average in most areas of the game.
2.5
Level 2.5
Skaters and goaltenders at this level are comfortable skating forward and can now skate backwards comfortably. They are starting to understand positioning, team concepts, can skate backwards, but are still working on stick handling, passing, crossovers etc.
4.5
Level 4.5
Skaters and goaltenders at this level play at a high level in all areas of the game. They understand the rules, team concepts, are skilled a stick handling, passing, puck control etc. They are in good physical shape.
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Level 5 - Advanced
Skaters and goaltenders at this level play at a high level in all areas of the game. They understand the rules, team concepts, are skilled a stick handling, passing, puck control etc. They are in above average physical shape. Current or former WHL, CHL, Junior A or Major Junior players.
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
PLAN YOUR WEEKEND
Tournament Details
6-8 Team Tournament with Min. 4 Games. Championship Games to be played on Sunday morning.
Registration also includes commemorative Western Cup Hockey Jersey and other Swag from our Tournament Sponsors.
Western Cup Events
Apollo is hosting additional events during the Western Cup 41 Weekend. See their website for details on the other sports and events planned.
Accomodations
Group Rates have been arranged at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Calgary through Apollo.
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