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CCM Shootout Mid-Season Recap

The CCM Shootout is officially at the midway point of the 2025-26 season, and the action at the University of Notre Dame has already delivered everything the showcase is known for—elite competition, high-scoring games, and a first-class experience at Compton Family Ice Arena.

Through three completed weekends, 41 teams across the 2011, 2013, and 2015 birth year divisions have taken the ice, combining for 103 games and an impressive 577 total goals scored. With each division showcased on its own weekend, the CCM Shootout continues to provide a focused, high-level environment where top programs can measure themselves against premier competition from across North America.

Undefeated Performances & Standout Weekends

Consistency and depth have been on full display so far. Indiana Elite (2011) remains the only team to post a perfect weekend, navigating the showcase without a blemish.

Several other teams also left Notre Dame with only one loss, highlighting just how competitive each division has been:

2011 Division

• Dallas Penguins
• Milwaukee Jr Admirals
• Texas Tigers

2013 Division

• Chicago Fury
• Colorado Extreme
• Madison Capitols
• Toronto Titans

2015 Division

• Battle Creek Bombers
• CarShield AAA
• Indiana Elite

Offensive Firepower on Display

Goals have come in waves throughout the first half of the CCM Shootout, with several teams setting the pace offensively:

• 2011 Indiana Elite – 29 goals
• 2015 Indiana Elite – 25 goals
• 2015 Madison Capitols – 22 goals
• 2011 Milwaukee Jr. Admirals – 20 goals
• 2015 Battle Creek Bombers – 16 goals

Defensive Standouts

At the other end of the ice, a number of teams made their mark by limiting chances and locking things down defensively:

• 5 Goals Against: 2011 Dallas Penguins
• 6 Goals Against: 2011 Indiana Elite, 2011 West Seneca Wings (Gold)
• 7 Goals Against: 2013 Colorado Extreme
• 9 Goals Against: 2013 Madison Capitols, 2013 Indiana Elite
• 10 Goals Against: 2015 Battle Creek Bombers, 2013 Chicago Fury, 2011 St. Louis Knights

What’s Still to Come at Notre Dame

While the first half has set a high bar, the CCM Shootout is far from finished. Five weekends remain at the University of Notre Dame during the 2025–26 season:

• CCM Shootout – Boys 2012: January 2–4, 2026
• CCM Shootout – Boys 15O: January 9–11, 2026
• CCM Shootout – Boys 2014: January 23–25, 2026
• CCM Shootout – Boys 2016: January 30 – February 1, 2026
• Irish Leprechaun Tournament (8U): February 6–8, 2026

Please note: upcoming CCM Shootout weekends are currently operating with a waitlist.

More Opportunities to Return to Notre Dame

Teams and families looking to get back to South Bend will have several additional opportunities in the offseason:

• Irish May Day – A brand-new spring tournament, May 29–31, for 2012–2017 birth year teams
• CCM College Training Weekend – April 10–12, for 2012–2017 birth year players
• CCM Training Camp at Notre Dame (Girls Hockey) – May 1–3, offered by Premier Ice Prospects for 14U, 12U, and 10U girls

With elite matchups still ahead and demand continuing to rise, the CCM Shootout’s mid-season mark confirms what teams already know—Notre Dame remains one of the premier destinations for high-end youth hockey showcases.