What To Expect
Tournament
Details
Every P3 Sports tournament is run to the same professional standard — quality officiating, real-time scoring, and a focus on the athlete experience.
The Series
P3 Sports operates three distinct tournaments each spring — the Next Gen Cup, the Kozak Cup, and the International Expo. One standard, one pathway, one weekend that matters.
Every tournament runs a guaranteed game format with tiered divisions, so teams are matched against comparable competition from the first puck drop through the medal round. Games are played at first-class facilities across Cochrane and Calgary, including the Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre, with schedules published in advance and updated live through SportNinja.
Below you will find the details that matter for planning your weekend — dates, locations and divisions, what is included for every registered team, the rules and formats we play under, and how our staff supports managers from registration through the final buzzer.
Next Gen Cup
A premier spring youth hockey tournament showcasing emerging talent across every age group.
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Kozak Cup
In honour of hockey legend Wally Kozak. The season-ending event with divisions up to AAA.
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International Expo
An elite invitational featuring top North American talent and international players from Czechia and across Europe.
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What Every Team Gets
One standard across all three tournaments — from the officiating crew to the championship ring ceremony.
4 game guarantee, 5th game championship
Championship rings, 2nd and 3rd place medals
Player of the game awards for each team
Player and goalie statistics tracked
Live scoring and standings on the SportNinja app
Scorekeepers and penalty box attendants provided by P3 Sports
3 certified officials for contact games
Electronic rosters — easy for managers
90 minute ice slots for most divisions
Fog machine entrance and starting lineup announcements
Arena attendant on site at all times
Team photos taken by the tournament photographer
Game Day
Rules & Format
Every P3 Sports Inc. tournament is professionally managed with certified officials, structured game formats, and a commitment to the athlete experience.
Officials
Contact games feature 3 qualified and certified referees. Non-contact games feature 2 referees.
Scorekeeper & Penalty Box
Both the scorekeeper and penalty box are run by paid P3 Sports tournament staff at every game — no more parents.
Game Slots
90 minutes for most divisions, 75 minutes for U7, U8, and U9 Bronze. Two 20-minute stop-time periods and a running-time third. Referees drop the puck regardless of centre readiness to maintain game speed. Final five minutes are stop time in all playoff games.
Contact & Hitting
P3 Sports tournaments feature body contact for the upcoming season. Many minor players are moving up to contact for next season — please ensure your players have received contact instruction prior to competing.
Warmup & Format
5-minute warmup for all games to maximize ice time. Tournament format changes based on the number of teams in each division — details are provided to managers prior to puck drop.
Game Conclusion & Awards
Teams line up on each blue line after the game and hand out their own Player of the Game award. Championship games include an extra 15 minutes for the presentation of medals and championship rings.
For Managers
Built To Make Managing Simple
Having participated in amateur hockey for more than 30 years as parents, coaches, players, and organizers — we know that well-run tournaments can be an awesome experience for everyone. P3 Sports Inc. has partnered with SportNinja to make it seamless.
Register Your Team
Secure your division spot through SportNinja or DaySmart. Divisions and locations are confirmed by February 15.
Receive Your Invite
Team managers receive a SportNinja invitation with everything needed to set up the team.
Download the Template
Grab the roster import template — no paper, no stickers, no game sheets.
Build Your Roster
Add player name, number, position, and parent email address. Add your team logo.
Upload Roster
Upload to SportNinja. Changes can be made right up to the day before the tournament begins.
Share The App
Share SportNinja with parents for real-time scoring, standings, arena addresses, and playoff notifications.
Reduces time and effort to upload your roster — no paper, no stickers, no game sheets.
Official scoring happens in real time — share the app with grandparents for live goals, assists, and final scores.
Improves engagement and communicates with all participants.
Automatic playoff notifications for players and coaches.
Facilities
State Of The Art Arenas
P3 tournaments are known for their arenas — from the ice to the spectator experience, a quality rink makes all the difference. Games are played at Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre in Cochrane, along with Springbank, Edge and Seven Chiefs facilities in and around Calgary.