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Legends of Motown: Legacy of Motown’s Best Ever
A Destination For Top Tier Talent Year Over Year Celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall, the CCM Motown has been a premier event on the AAA calendar, a must for the top teams in North America that want to face off against top competition. Regularly featuring programs from across Ontario and the United States, Motown…
Read MoreWeekend Recap: 2024 CCM Chi-Town Shuffle
Thrilling Victories and Memorable Moments Add to the Largest CCM Chi-Town Shuffle Ever There was no better way to kick off our 2024 Spring/Summer Tournament season than with the 2024 CCM Chi-Town Shuffle. With 450 teams competing in just under 1,000 games across 27 venues, this truly was the biggest Chi-Town Shuffle to date! We…
Read MoreArizona Kicks Off CCM 68 Future ID Camps
Hoeft, Miyasaki and Zhang Earn 2025 CCM 68 Early Invitations Sixty-eight (36 forwards, 24 defensemen, and 8 goalies) 2011 birth years joined us in Tempe, Arizona this past weekend for the first CCM 68 Future ID Camp of the year. Athletes traveled from as far as Alaska, Florida, Nova Scotia, and even Ontario to head…
Read MoreThe 2024 Finland Lions Cup Journey
Exploring Europe’s Nordic Region with CCM Selects 2011 and 2010 Teams Our CCM Selects 2011 team just returned from an exhilarating trip to Finland, marking the grand finale of the 2024 Finland Lions Cup. We proudly sent two teams to Europe’s Nordic region, one representing the 2010 birth year and the other the 2011 birth…
Read More200×85 and Premier Ice Prospects Expands Sponsorship with Pure Hockey
Elevating Hockey Experience Nationwide Chicago, February 21, 2024 – 200×85 and Premier Ice Prospects, leaders in organizing hockey events, proudly declare the expansion of their partnership with Pure Hockey, the largest hockey retailer in the USA. Under this renewed and amplified collaboration, Pure Hockey will extend its sponsorship to encompass all 200×85 and Premier Ice…
Read MoreWeekend Recap: 2024 CCM Boston Invite
95 Teams join 200×85 in closing out 2023-24 Season The conclusion of the 2023-24 season was marked by the 2024 CCM Boston Invite. While it’s bittersweet to bid farewell to the season, the 95 teams that gathered in Boston ensured a memorable send-off. Immense gratitude goes out to the passionate players, committed coaches, and supportive…
Read MoreClosing Another CCM Shootout Season
Learn which teams stood out in the second half of our Notre Dame events The 2023-24 CCM Shootout came to a conclusion this past weekend with the eighth and final division wrapped up at the University of Notre Dame. Compton Family Ice Arena hosted 134 teams across the eight CCM Shootouts and the Irish Leprechaun…
Read MoreFront Offices Grow to Match Women’s Hockey Success
With the PWHL’s on-ice growth, and rapidly expanding fan base, also comes more opportunities to work in women’s hockey, which was proven this week as PWHL Ottawa added five members to their Hockey Operations department. The early success of professional women’s hockey in drawing fans to the rink is now translating off the ice. Until…
Read More200×85 Picks EventConnect to Further Enhance Tournament Experiences
LONDON, ON / ACCESSWIRE / January 30, 2024 / 200×85 Hockey (200×85), in its mission to positively impact more than 65,000 hockey athletes and 3,000 hockey teams annually through programs, today announced a housing technology partnership with industry-leading EventConnect to become 200×85’s official housing technology. After the lengthy search process, the newly established partnership will take effect immediately.…
Read MoreTwo Premier Youth Hockey Tournaments Added to 200×85’s 2024 Spring/Summer Events
200×85 Adds Events in Connecticut and Michigan In Collaboration with Howie’s Hockey and Shoulder Check 200×85 is turning up the heat this summer with not one, but two jaw-dropping youth hockey tournaments that will have players and fans on the edge of their seats! We are excited to announce the first inaugural CCM Shoulder Check…
Read More200×85’s Give Back Program Embraces Girls’ Hockey
200×85’s Give Back Program Champions Girls Hockey at Premier Ice Prospect’s Mrs. Hockey Invite In the last four years, the 200×85 Gives Back program has made a significant impact by supporting dozens of families across North America, providing free hockey equipment, protective gear, gift cards, and more. Acknowledging that hockey can be financially challenging for…
Read MorePremier Ice Prospects Joins Forces with 200×85 to Elevate Girls Youth Hockey Experiences
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leading Youth Hockey Organizations Combine to Expand Opportunities for Female Players Chicago, Illinois, January 3, 2024 – Premier Ice Prospects (PIP Hockey) and 200×85 are excited to announce a strategic merger aimed at maximizing experiences and developmental opportunities for girls youth hockey players. The partnership between PIP Hockey and 200×85 brings together…
Read More200X85 HOLDINGS LLC partners with ALBANY ROAD REAL ESTATE PARTNERS LLC to showcase the New England Hockey Experience through 2028
Albany Road Real Estate Partners (“Albany Road”, www.albanyroad.com) through their operational partner EDGE Sports Global LLC (“EDGE”, www.edgesportsgroup.com) is pleased to announce a five-year partnership agreement with 200×85 Hockey (“200×85”, www.200×85.com) to provide an exceptional hockey experience at its nine New England venues. Brian DeVellis, President of EDGE Sports Global LLC, stated “EDGE is thrilled…
Read MoreWeekend Recap: 2023 CCM Girls World Invite
Girls Hockey Takes Over Motor City One week after the conclusion of the CCM World Invite, the Girls got their moment on the big stage at the CCM Girls World Invite. From Idaho to Ontario, 85 teams traveled to the Motor City to battle it out to see who would be crowned champions. We want…
Read MoreA Message of Support & Remembrance at the CCM World Invite
CCM World Invite Opening Night Games to Feature Rocky & Shoulder Check Helmet Stickers The 2023 CCM World Invite Opening Night presented by DuPage Sports Commission is nearly upon us. The Opening Night has built a reputation for being Youth Hockey’s biggest celebration, and this year will be no exception. From the Coach & Manager…
Read MoreBuilding to The Brick
The CCM Chicago Brick Team Evaluations Kick Off November 5th Held within the iconic West Edmonton Mall, The Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament has earned its reputation as the most prestigious competition for the 10 & under age level. While the primary focus is on the ice, it’s not just about the game – it’s also about…
Read MoreWeekend Recap: 2023 CCM Motown
Detroit Hosts the Biggest CCM Motown Yet The Motor City was the destination for 356 teams this past weekend for the 2023 CCM Motown. We want to thank all the attending players, coaches, and families for joining us for a fantastic weekend of high-competition and fun. Over 784 games were played over the 24 divisions…
Read MoreWeekend Recap: 2023 CCM Nashville
Hockey heads south for 200×85’s first of two weekends in Nashville Music City was the destination for the 56 teams joining 200×85 for the 2023 CCM Nashville. We want to thank all the attending players, coaches, and families for joining us this past weekend. Over the course of three days, 56 teams from five divisions…
Read MoreWhen and Where 2024’s Best Development Programs Are And How To Join
200×85’s Player Development Program Schedule is Finalized We are very excited to announce the 2024 schedule for 200×85 Player Development programs. Whether you are a 2010 birth year that has your eye on being selected for CCM 68 or you want to prepare yourself for checking with our Body Contact Clinics, you’re going to want…
Read MoreThe Biggest CCM World Invite Yet
Celebrating 20 Years of Youth Hockey’s Biggest Event The CCM World Invite returns to Chicago in November for the largest hockey tournament in the world – and no, that’s not an exaggeration. Featuring over 500 teams, 10,000 athletes, and 1,250 games, the 20th anniversary of the CCM World Invite – Chicago will be the biggest…
Read MoreRecapping the 10th Anniversary of CCM 68: A Weekend of Hockey Excellence
Making memories and impressions at CCM 68 The 10th anniversary of CCM 68, a prestigious hockey event that brings together 2009 birth year talents from across North America, was a resounding success. From August 10 to 13, the top 68 boys and girls from both Canada and the United States joined 200×85 in Chicago to…
Read MoreExploring the World of European Hockey
200×85’s Unforgettable Europe Experiences in 2023 In the summer of 2023, 200×85 offered young hockey players and their families two incredible Europe Experiences: the CCM World Euro Invite Bled in Slovenia and Prague Summer Hockey in the Czech Republic. These unique hockey tournaments were not just about the games on the ice; they were about…
Read More200×85 20th Anniversary – Part III
Over the past 20 years, 200×85 has continued to evolve, develop and push the envelope on creating new opportunities for the youth hockey community. Our team has always strived to go bigger and get better, so expanding our horizons was never a question. While we were dreaming up different events across the continent, we knew…
Read More200×85 July Ambassadors
Congratulations to Abigail Walker and Harry Marshall for being selected as our July ambassadors. Abigail Walker 2009 | Goalie | New Mexico Mustangs Girls Abigail is a dedicated athlete and student having played Tier 1 or 2 for the past 3 years, going into her second year playing with New Mexico playing up two age…
Read More200×85 May Ambassadors
Congratulations to Garrett Sutton and Makenzie Williams for being selected as our first ambassadors. Both Garrett and Makenzie are excellent teammates that are fueled by their passion for the game. Makenzie Williams 2008 | FWD/GOAL | LADY DUCKS I love the sport of hockey either ice or roller. I enjoy playing because of the camaraderie…
Read More200×85 20th Anniversary – Part II
As we continue down memory lane, we can’t help but feel so proud of our 200×85 team and be thankful for the youth hockey community that has been part of our journey. As our brand has expanded and changed, the hockey community and our mission keeps us moving forward and in the right direction. Growing…
Read More200×85 Announces Partnership with Team Mealz
200×85, the elite hockey experience brand, has announced its partnership with Team Mealz, a division of Earl Enterprises and partner of Pardon My Cheesesteak. Teams attending 200×85 events will now have easy access to quality, nutritious, and cost-effective meals for athletes. Team Mealz will be offering promotions, discounts, or coupons to hockey players at…
Read More200×85 20th Anniversary – Part I
200×85’s 20th Anniversary is a perfect time to pause and reflect. Over the years, we’ve celebrated many successes, learned from plenty of failures, and most importantly, have adapted and grown – for ourselves, our youth athletes, and our sport. We started 200×85 with the mission to deliver the most elite youth hockey experiences that could…
Read MoreGiving Back A Helping Hand
Winners Selected for the 4th Annual 200×85 Gives Back Program Over the last three years, 200×85’s Gives Back program has helped dozens of families across North America. Working with our partner, CCM Hockey, we are proud to continue this tradition and give back to the hockey community yet again. “It is very important for 200×85…
Read MoreWeekend Recap: 2023 CCM MLK Mite Jamboree
Mites Make Massachusetts an MLK Destination About 35 miles south of Boston the 2023 CCM MLK Mite Jamboree hosted 18 teams across three divisions. Over 39 games these teams had no issue finding the back of the net averaging 8.56 goals per game! Although scoring was high, the championship matches were tight. Two of the…
Read MoreWeekend Recap: 2023 CCM MLK Invite & CCM MLK Girls
Youth Hockey Heads to the Northeast for MLK Weekend The New England region played host to nearly 500 youth hockey games over the MLK weekend. The 2023 CCM MLK Invite welcomed 218 teams and the 2023 CCM MLK Girls hosted an additional 45 teams. The 263 teams were divided across 21 divisions and hit the…
Read MoreNeutral Zone Partners with 200×85 CCM 68
For Immediate Release: January 11, 2023 Neutral Zone Partners with 200×85 Hockey and the CCM 68 Combine Neutral Zone, amateur hockey’s leading scouting organization, and 200×85 Hockey, one of the largest tournament organizers in North America, today announced a new joint partnership to further bolster the prestigious CCM 68 Combine, the premier 14U hockey camp…
Read MoreJoin Us In Providing a Helping Hand
The 200×85 Gives Back Program Returns In 2023 To Help Support Members of the Hockey Community Many see hockey as just another sport, but anyone who has played understands that it is also a community. As a part of the hockey community, 200×85 has always strived to deliver excellence through youth hockey experiences. Over the…
Read MoreWeekend Recap: 2022 CCM Motown
A Non-Stop Weekend of Hockey In The Motor City 200×85 and 352 youth hockey teams took over the metro Detroit area this past weekend for the 2022 CCM Motown. The event consisted of 23 divisions and 773 games across 20 ice rinks to settle the score. There were 5,143 goals scored over the course of…
Read MoreA Helping Hand
200×85 Gives Back to the Hockey Community It doesn’t matter if you’re a 13-year-old in the cafeteria or a 30-something-year-old at the office water cooler, whether you come from a D1 college program or just the local stick and puck; if you’ve ever laced up a pair of skates or pushed a puck up the…
Read MoreCCM Hockey Extends Partnership With 200X85
CCM extends its partnership with world leading hockey tournament and player development company, 200×85, to expand CCM’s mission of growing the game at every level. Montreal, Quebec; March 11, 2022 – Premier hockey tournament organizer, 200×85, is extending their partnership with CCM for their hockey tournaments and development camps. The tournaments and camps reach over…
Read MoreRecord Year
Kevin Mann explains why 2022 is going to be a special year for 200×85 Just 3 weeks into the New Year, and 200×85 is already off to a rockin’ start. After wrapping up an amazing MLK Invite this past weekend, the crew is already chomping at the bit for more tournament action. Alongside our partners…
Read MoreAre You On the Nice List?
200×85 to provide Pure Hockey gift cards to hockey families this Christmas Buddy the Elf will tell you that “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” Here at 200×85, we beg to differ. We think the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by doing what we do…
Read MoreGiving Back To The Game
Helping hockey families during difficult times Hockey is more of a fraternity than a sport. Just playing the game can bond total strangers in a way very few would understand. “Oh, you play hockey? No way, me too!” It happens that quick. A mutual admiration. A level of respect. An understanding that goes without saying…
Read MoreJr. Canes Make Their Mark
15U Team Putting North Carolina At The Center of Hockey Conversations It’s known as the Tar Heel State. Home of the biggest rivalry in college basketball and one of the most iconic in all of sports between in-state foes Duke and North Carolina. The home state of Michael Jordan. Where Blue Devils’ coach Mike…
Read MoreARE YOU THANKFUL FOR 2020?
Take a second to think about what year stands out most to you in your lifetime. There might be an event or two that brings you back to a certain year, but if you’re like us, we can’t get past 2020! I mean, the world literally shut down for a few months, stay at home…
Read MoreNext College Student Athlete Named Official Recruiting Partner
CHICAGO (August 5, 2020) — Next College Student Athlete (NCSA), the world’s largest and most successful college athletic recruiting network, has been named the official recruiting partner of 200×85, the worldwide leader in elite youth hockey tournament and training experiences. 200×85 reaches over 65,000 hockey athletes and 1,800 hockey teams through youth hockey tournaments, camps,…
Read MoreHowies Hockey Extends Partnership with 200×85
The Official Hockey Tape Sponsor of 200×85 Chicago, IL., February 22, 2024 – 200×85, the leading organizer of youth hockey tournaments, proudly announces the renewal and expansion of their partnership with Howies Hockey, a premier provider of top-quality hockey tape and gear. The renewed partnership will extend through the 2026-27 season, underscoring Howies Hockey’s long-term…
Read MoreImportant Factors to Consider in Coaching Millennials
Millennials are currently the largest generation on the planet with many still going through college and university. This also means that hockey coaches across the country will be currently training a considerable amount of Millennials. While every generation has the same desire to win, each one needs a slightly different approach to coaching. In this…
Read MoreHockey’s High Expectations
All the news in sports lately is from a “few” of the Women’s National Soccer team behaving badly and parents committing fraud trying to get their undeserving child into an Ivy or Pac 10 school. Add in America’s vaping epidemic, failing test scores, ill-behaved children, gangs, and the list goes on & on. I go…
Read MoreDefending Puck Hogs (at a young age)
Success in hockey requires a heavy emphasis on team. At the younger age groups, at least two lines and sometimes three are required depending on the pace and length of the game. As the age of the players and the speed of the game increases, teams need three or even four lines of players to…
Read MoreThe GAME is the best TEACHER
Every year at this time we look around and are literally amazed at how much improvement some players have made since the beginning of last season. And I am not talking about development that they have made to their skating or puck handling skills, although that is definitely a part of it. Rapid improvement in…
Read MorePLAYING UP A LEVEL – RIGHT OR WRONG?
PLAYING UP A LEVEL – RIGHT OR WRONG? By 200×85/Kevin Mann and Mike McPartlin (Head Master Bridgedale Academy) We have all heard the reasons – good and bad… My child is not challenged. My child is getting bored playing with the same kids and age level. He will only get better surrounded by older players.…
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