Another busy weekend in the books for 200×85, with two events bringing teams from across North America together for competitive hockey, memorable experiences, and opportunities to showcase their talent.

From the Howies Hometown Cup in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the CCM Happy Valley Showcase at Penn State University, hundreds of players took the ice across two unique events.

Howies Hometown Cup

The Howies Hometown Cup returned to Grand Rapids, Michigan — the home of Howies Hockey — for a massive weekend of youth hockey. The tournament featured 126 teams from 12 states and Ontario, with teams traveling from as far as California and Colorado. Across the weekend, those teams competed in 279 games, creating a packed schedule of action throughout Grand Rapids.

2026 Howies Hometown Cup Champions

• 18U Division: Naperville Sabres
• 16U Division: Troy Sting
• 15U/16U Division: Naperville Sabres 15U
• 14U Division: Team Ohio 2012
• 13U Division: Naperville Sabres
• 12U Division: Northern Express
• 11U Division: Battle Creek Bombers
• 10U Division: Jackets
• 9U Division: Vipers

Click here to view champion photos.

The weekend also featured the Howies Hockey MVPs, recognizing standout performances from each division:

• 18U: Spenser Afseth, Naperville Sabres
• 16U: Kai Marvin, Oakland Junior Grizzlies
• 15U/16U: Danny Granato, Naperville Sabres 15U
• 14U: Johnny Wright, Team Ohio 2012 – Metzger
• 13U: Christian Silvia, Naperville Sabres
• 12U: Ryan Lazzard, Northern Express
• 11U: Reed Lukasak, Battle Creek Bombers
• 10U: Landon Tipps, Jackets
• 9U: Gave Chamorro, Vipers

One of the highlights of the Howies Hometown Cup was the opportunity for participating teams to experience Howies Hockey beyond the rink. Teams visiting Howies Hockey headquarters got an inside look at the home of one of hockey’s most recognizable tape brands, creating an experience that went beyond the games themselves.

CCM Happy Valley Showcase

At Penn State University, the CCM Happy Valley Showcase brought together 20 teams from Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario, and Pennsylvania for a 2013 birth-year showcase.

The showcase format featured 50 games, giving every team multiple opportunities to compete against high-level competition and put their players on display. Team Philadelphia Black finished as the only undefeated team, going 4-0 in regulation with one overtime victory. Their defensive performance was particularly impressive, as they were the only team in the showcase to average fewer than two goals against per game.

The USA Eagles also went undefeated in regulation, with their only setback coming in overtime against Team Philadelphia Black. Offensively, the Columbus Mavericks led the entire showcase with 32 goals, averaging 6.4 goals per game. Their only loss of the weekend came in their final game against Team Philadelphia Black.

View CCM Happy Valley Showcase final standings

What’s Coming Up

The 200×85 schedule keeps moving, with the CCM Denver, Dick’s Sporting Goods Classic, and WUSS-Tah Sauce coming up next. Schedules for all three events are now live. And while the 2026-27 season is already underway, there are still select 200×85 tournaments with a few final spaces available. If your team still has holes in its schedule, now is the time to secure one of those remaining spots.

Plan Ahead for 2027

While the 2026-27 season is underway, 200×85 is already looking ahead. Registration is now open for all 2027 spring and summer programming, giving teams and players the opportunity to start planning their next season now.

The 2027 lineup features new CCM 68 Futures ID Camp and CCM Hockey Showcase locations, alongside a full slate of development opportunities, European Experiences, and CCM Selects ID Camps. New for 2027, players can attend the CCM 68 Futures ID Camp in Washington Township, NJ, while the CCM Hockey Showcase expands to Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Anaheim, CA.

From identification and development to elite competition and international experiences, 200×85 offers opportunities throughout the spring and summer for players and teams looking to take the next step. Registration is open now. Start planning your 2027 hockey experience today.