Prospects by Sports Illustrated · AA · Buffalo
The Cup
AA.
One of the largest AA tournaments in North America: outdoor games, opening ceremonies, and a sticker-trading contest the kids talk about all winter.
- Dates
- Dec 10–13, 2026
- Where
- Buffalo, New York
- Level
- AA / Tier 2
- Games
- 4 minimum, up to 7
The weekend
What every team gets
Outdoor games
Hockey the way it started: games on outdoor ice.
Sticker trading contest
Every player gets stickers to trade with other teams for prizes. Past prizes: a PlayStation, TVs and AirPods.
Opening ceremonies
Thursday, before the first full day of games.
Four games minimum
And up to seven for a team that goes all the way.
InStat analytics
Access to your team's performance data from the weekend.
Media coverage
Player spotlights, team interviews and highlight reels.
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What do you need?
What a PSI weekend looks like
A race for the puck along the boards The pile-on at the buzzer Sunday's trophy table Between games
On film
See the weekend
With thanks
Hosts and partners
Thu Dec 10 – Sun Dec 13, 2026