Can/Am 2023 TOURNAMENT INFO

2023 Tournament Dates

November 10 - November 12

The Rinks at the Connecticut Sports Center are unique, centrally located, and easily accessible from anywhere in the North East. With 9 different sports and entertainment venues on site, your team is sure to have a weekend full of unforgettable memories on and off the ice. Before, between or after your tournament games check out all the onsite entertainment: lazer tag, funbowl, mini golf, driving range, batting cages, target paintball and virtual reality. 

All tournament games will be played at Wonderland of Ice or The Sports Center. The Rinks at the Sports Center is the world’s only double decker, NHL sized, two pad facility. Traveling from outside of the region? Stay at one of our partner properties only minutes from this amazing facility. These properties have been selected with your comfort in mind. The Hampton Inn Shelton, Hyatt House Shelton and Courtyard by Marriott Shelton are recently renovated, have great amenities and plenty of experience with hockey guests! 

Due to the high capacity of teams and players attending the tournament we have been split up between two hotels. Bantams and peewees will be staying at Courtyard by Marriott and the squirts will be at Hilton Garden Inn. Both hotels are a short 15-minute drive to the rink and only 2.4 miles (about 7 minute drive) away from each other.

The price you have already paid includes hotel, tournament, and gate fees for the weekend. Hotel fees, taxes, and gratuity are included. Hotel parking is not, however, both the Courtyard and Hilton offer complimentary on-site parking.

YOUR OUT OF TOWN PACKAGE INCLUDES:

As a condition of acceptance, all out of town teams more than 60 miles from Shelton must reserve rooms and stay at one of the authorized hotels. CAN/AM has secured room blocks at several Shelton area hotels to choose from. Families will use the convenient CAN/AM reservation system to register their players and make their hotel reservations in one step. CAN/AM takes the hassle out of team and hotel reservations!

• 3 days 2 nights accommodations at your choice of great area hotels. Check-in on Friday and check-out on Sunday. (Hotel selection honored based on earliest received $100 per room deposits. Deposits must be submitted as a team.)
• Your Out of Town Package price includes all tournament entry fees. You do not have to pay the Local Team Fee. Just pay the per person price listed on the chart.
• Complimentary gates fees to all games for the family.
• Four Game Guarantee. Four teams in each division advance to a medal game. Games begin on Friday morning (select games played Thursday evening) and medal games end on Sunday afternoon.
• 3 12-minutes stop-time periods.
• USA Hockey Sanctioned Tournament.
• Games played at Sports Center of Connecticut, the world’s only double-decker NHL Ice Rinks, Wonderland Ice Arena, and Ralph Walker Arena.
• Player Souvenir for each participant.
• Complimentary e-program.
• Championship Gold-Silver-Bronze medals, team winning plaque, and custom arena banner for all gold medal teams.
• $50 credit toward any CAN/AM Hockey Camp for each tournament player, coach and parent.
• And most importantly a highly competitive Tournament operated by experienced professionals.

Games will be played at The Rinks at Shelton, Wonderland of Ice Arena, and other area rinks. Your game schedule will be available about one week prior to the Tournament Date. All teams are guaranteed 4 games. The games begin on Friday at 7:30 AM. After the round-robin games are completed, the four top teams in each division will proceed to the Sunday Medal Championship games. By Saturday night, Medal matchups for your division will be set. Will your team have what it takes to make it to a Medal Game on Sunday morning? The Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Games will be completed by late afternoon on Sunday.

In all Divisions, Gold, Silver, and Bronze CAN/AM Championship medals will be awarded to each player. A special Challenge Cup Championship plaque as well as a Gold Medal CAN/AM banner to hang in their home arena will be awarded to all Gold Medal teams.

WHERE IS EVERYONE STAYING?

The bantam and peewee families will be staying at the Courtyard Marriott (Orange, CT) the squirt families will be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn (Milford, CT). This will vary slightly depending on whether or not a family has multiple players who play in different divisions.

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT HOTEL I’M STAYING IN?

Please visit your ‘CAN/AM Dashboard’ by visiting www.canamhockey.com- your hotel assignment will be found there.

WHAT SHOULD I DO ONCE WE ARRIVE AT THE TOURNAMENT?

Hotel check-in times may vary so be sure to contact your hotel. Individual teams can choose their communication plan for the weekend; check in with fellow teammates and families to connect once you arrive. You can head to one of the rinks to cheer on a Masco team if you have some free time when you arrive!

SHOULD WE PLAN TO ATTEND AN OPENING CEREMONY?

Unlike Lake Placid, this tournament will not have a formal opening ceremony; also, there is no open skate to plan for. All of this is unique to Lake Placid- the Olympic history of the rink and town encourages this enrichment.

WILL THERE BE A SKILLS COMPETITION?

No. This tournament does not offer a skills competition.

DO WE HAVE A TEAM DINNER OR PIZZA PARTY?  No team pizza party will be offered by CAN/AM; teams will have to plan for their own team lunch/dinner independently. Team Managers and coaches will be coordinating a team event. Please be sure to stay in communication through WhatsApp. Again, dining options in the area are endless!!!

ARE ANY MEALS INCLUDED? WHAT DO YOU DO FOR MEALS?

Meals are not included in our tournament package so families will need to plan accordingly. This will allow our teams/families the freedom to plan based on personal preferences. Dining options in the area are plentiful! CAN/AM shared this info in an email which may be helpful.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY FOR TEAMS TO COMMUNICATE? Coaches/managers can create a text/email group for their attendees. Crystal has created the 2023 Masco CanAm - Shelton, CT Community in WhatsApp. CLICK HERE TO JOIN and stay in touch.

WHAT IS ‘TOURNAMENT CENTRAL’ at THE RINKS (SHELTON)?

‘Tournament Central’ will be located at the headquarters rink, The Rinks at the Connecticut Sports Center (Shelton, CT). Here you will find running schedules, brackets, results, standings, and any other helpful information about the tournament.  

Team reps will need to check in here before your team’s first game to receive the player gifts and to check your team in to the tournament.

You will also find CAN/AM souvenirs and clothing items for purchase, as well as a station for the professional sports photographers; these photographers take photos throughout the tournament and post them for viewing and purchasing.

TIP: If you plan to purchase sweatshirts, do it early on!! Popular sizes and items usually run out!

CAN YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY?

Professional photos will be taken during the weekend. Photos will be available for purchase in the lobby of the arena until the end of the final game on Sunday. The photographer will be in touch with all Team Reps prior to the start of the tournament. (per CAN/AM info email)

WHAT IF I FORGOT MY PLAYER’S CHEST PROTECTOR (been there!)?

Blueline Sports Pro Shop at The Sports Center of Connecticut and the Pro Shop at Wonderland of Ice provide a high-quality product with a high-quality staff. Full hockey gear, skate sharpening on state-of-the-art machines, skate services, and special orders on hockey equipment now available for purchase! The Pro Shops will be open during tournament hours. (per CAN/AM info email)

WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO IN BETWEEN GAMES?

Feel free to refer to the MYH master tournament schedule found in your welcome bags we made for you (given to you on arrival) to visit one of the rinks to cheer on fellow Masco teams!

There’s LOTS to do at The Rinks- visit the website (https://www.sportscenterct.com) for complete information!

Feel free to work with your team coaches/managers to plan a team outing nearby!

REMINDERS!

• MYH players need to wear a complete MYH uniforms:  MYH jerseys, Black pants/MYH shell if needed, MYH socks- please reach out to your coaches if you need assistance with this.
• Please respect hotel policies regarding play within the hotel; NO HOCKEY STICKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE HOTEL- leave them in your cars…one less thing to forget for a game!
• It is the Board's unwavering expectation that everyone associated with the MASCO Youth Hockey Program will always conduct themselves in a dignified and respectful manner. MYH follows the USA Hockey Zero Tolerance Policy. (MYH Rules)
• Don’t hesitate to reach out to your coaches/managers for assistance with anything; MYH board members will also be attending the tournament and will also be available to assist with anything that may come up.