Prospects by Sports Illustrated · AA · Buffalo
The tournament.
How the weekend runs, who can enter, and the answers coaches and parents ask for most.
- Games
- 4 minimum, up to 7
- Periods
- 12 · 15 · 15 minutes
- Thursday
- Opening ceremonies, and an optional evening game
- Schedule
- Out 7 to 10 days before
- Games
- 4 minimum, up to 7
- Periods
- 12 · 15 · 15 minutes
- Thursday
- Opening ceremonies, and an optional evening game
- Schedule
- Out 7 to 10 days before
- Rosters
- In GameSheet; invite codes go out a few weeks before
- Sanctioned
- USA Hockey
Before you enter
Who can play
Level
AA and Tier 2 teams.
One older player moves the team up
A team with one older player plays in the older age group, with no exceptions. An official roster is required.
Thursday's game is optional
The Thursday evening game, between 6 and 9 pm, is voluntary. A team that plays it has one game on Saturday.
Stay to play
Teams travelling more than 75 miles book through EventConnect at the tournament hotels, at the rates negotiated for the event.
- The rulebookOn the Prospects by Sports Illustrated hockey site
Good to know
Questions, answered
- When does the schedule come out?
- Usually 7 to 10 days before the tournament. Coaches and team managers get it by email, and it is posted on this site.
- Which rink will we play at?
- Most games are at Holiday Twin Rinks, with some at Buffalo RiverWorks. Rink assignments come with the schedule.
- Is there a gate fee?
- Yes, per person at every arena; players are free. Wristbands are bought in advance, in person, at Thursday's opening ceremonies, and each team gets four coach wristbands. The gate pays for the stickers, the prizes and the off-ice activities.
- How do we pay?
- Register on EventConnect. The tournament is priced in US dollars only. A cheque is payable to Elite Global Sports in US funds; paying by card adds a fee. E-transfers are not accepted.
- What if our team has to pull out?
- There are no refunds for a team that withdraws, unless it finds a replacement team.
- Is there a multi-team discount?
- For organizations entering three or more teams. Ask the tournament director.
- How do rosters work?
- Rosters are entered in GameSheet. Invite codes go out a few weeks before the tournament; ask the director to resend yours if it has not arrived.
- How do hotels work?
- Teams travelling more than 75 miles book through EventConnect at the tournament hotels, at the rates negotiated for the event. Room blocks and cancellations go through the EventConnect team.
Ask Tharindra De Silva, the tournament director tdesilva@prospectsbysi.com
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