kc showdown
january 16th-19th, 2026
Cable Dahmer Arena & Independence Community Ice – Independence, MO

DIVISIONS:

BOYS – 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U
GIRLS – 12U, 14U, 16U/19U

SKILL LEVELS:

BOYS – B | A | AA
GIRLS – TIER I | TIER II

ENTRY FEE:

9U-12U | $1800
13U-14U | $1950
16U-19U | $2100
*All entry fees are US Dollars (USD)*

Discounts:

Multi-Team Discount (3+ Teams) $150 Off Per Team
Early-Bird Discount (Paid in Full by 3 Months Prior to Tournament Start Date) $150 Off Per Team
Canadian Discount (Only CAN based teams) $150 Off Per Team
*You can only use 1 discount max at a time*
*All discounts are US Dollars (USD)*
*If your team qualifies for any of the 3 discount offers, discounts will be applied to final payment or payment in full*

As always, thank you for being part of The Hockey Tournament Resource Community.

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NEW Tournament Search APP

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hockeyresource.hockeytournamentapp&hl=en_CA&pli=1

GUMROAD – eBooks 

https://thehockeyresource.gumroad.com/

SEE My Interview with the Mental Health Academy  

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824112/episodes/13519482

INTERVIEW ON CONSTANT SPORTS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8VJUTfAGpc

INTERNAL LINK

https://thehockeytournamentresource.com/category/blog/the-answers-from-the-hockey-resource/

HOW WE REACHED THE HOCKEY ANSWER™

At The Hockey Tournament Resource™, we believe Hockey families, Players, Coaches and Officials deserve more than opinions. They deserve answers supported by research, experience and practical understanding of the game.

Every question begins with something Hockey people genuinely want to know.

OUR RESEARCH PROCESS

1. WE FIND REAL QUESTIONS. We investigate what Hockey Players, Parents, Coaches and Officials are asking and searching for.
2. WE SEARCH THE WORLD FOR ANSWERS. We examine relevant Hockey knowledge, coaching practices, available research and expert perspectives from around the world.
3. WE COMPARE THE EVIDENCE. We look beyond individual opinions, consider different approaches and identify where the strongest available evidence points.
4. WE APPLY REAL HOCKEY EXPERIENCE. We consider how the findings apply to actual Hockey situations, including different ages, skill levels and stages of development.
5. WE DELIVER A PRACTICAL ANSWER. We explain what our research suggests, why it matters and what Hockey people can do with that information.

We recognize that not every Hockey question has one perfect answer. Age, ability, experience and individual circumstances can change what works best.

Our commitment is to provide thoughtful, practical answers while being clear about what the evidence supports and where uncertainty remains.

REAL CURRENT QUESTIONS. REAL CURRENT RESEARCH. REAL CURRENT ANSWERS.™

SEARCH THE WORLD FOR ANSWERS.™

The Hockey Tournament Resource™
LEARN WHEN IT FITS YOUR LIFE.™

As always, thank you for being part of The Hockey Tournament Resource Community.

AMAZON Hockey  https://thehockeyresource.com/hockey-products-amazon/

NEW Tournament Search APP

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hockeyresource.hockeytournamentapp&hl=en_CA&pli=1

GUMROAD – eBooks 

https://thehockeyresource.gumroad.com/

SEE My Interview with the Mental Health Academy  

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824112/episodes/13519482

INTERVIEW ON CONSTANT SPORTS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8VJUTfAGpc

INTERNAL LINK

https://thehockeytournamentresource.com/category/blog/the-answers-from-the-hockey-resource/

HOW WE REACHED THE HOCKEY ANSWER™

At The Hockey Tournament Resource™, we believe Hockey families, Players, Coaches and Officials deserve more than opinions. They deserve answers supported by research, experience and practical understanding of the game.

Every question begins with something Hockey people genuinely want to know.

OUR RESEARCH PROCESS

1. WE FIND REAL QUESTIONS. We investigate what Hockey Players, Parents, Coaches and Officials are asking and searching for.
2. WE SEARCH THE WORLD FOR ANSWERS. We examine relevant Hockey knowledge, coaching practices, available research and expert perspectives from around the world.
3. WE COMPARE THE EVIDENCE. We look beyond individual opinions, consider different approaches and identify where the strongest available evidence points.
4. WE APPLY REAL HOCKEY EXPERIENCE. We consider how the findings apply to actual Hockey situations, including different ages, skill levels and stages of development.
5. WE DELIVER A PRACTICAL ANSWER. We explain what our research suggests, why it matters and what Hockey people can do with that information.

We recognize that not every Hockey question has one perfect answer. Age, ability, experience and individual circumstances can change what works best.

Our commitment is to provide thoughtful, practical answers while being clear about what the evidence supports and where uncertainty remains.

REAL CURRENT QUESTIONS. REAL CURRENT RESEARCH. REAL CURRENT ANSWERS.™

SEARCH THE WORLD FOR ANSWERS.™

The Hockey Tournament Resource™
LEARN WHEN IT FITS YOUR LIFE.™