Mac'S Aaa Midget World Invitational Hockey Tournament
About Mac'S Aaa Midget World Invitational Hockey Tournament
The Mac's World Invitational AAA Midget Hockey Tournament is a prestigious tournament held annually in Calgary, AB, Canada. First held in 1978, the tournament features 25 male & 15 female midget-aged teams from across Canada, the U. S. & Europe.
Mac'S Aaa Midget World Invitational Hockey Tournament Description
The Mac’s AAA Midget World Invitational Hockey Tournament is an annual seven day event.
Twenty-five male and 15 female teams from across Canada, the United States and Europe visit Calgary, AB for a chance at the title.
The tournament's reputation began in 1976. From boxing day to New Year's day, about 100, 000 visitors will check in at the Max Bell Centre, Father David Bauer Olympic Arena and Flames Community Arenas.
Many of its players will witness the largest crowds of their current careers. Championship games, at the Scotiabank Saddledome, see as many as 10, 000 spectators.
Visit the Max Bell Centre's "Wall Of Fame" to view the names and photos of Mac's AAA Midget World Invitational Hockey Tournament players that made it to the National Hockey League. A full list can also be found on our website.
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Photo courtesy of Dave Watling. www.davewatling.ca
Photos courtesy of Dave Watling. www.davewatling.ca
2018/19 Mac's Tournament Awards
Most Sportsmanlike - Logan Kurki, Vancouver NE Chiefs
Leading Scorer - Josh Nagy, Saskatoon Blazers
... Top Goaltender - Evan Fradette, St Albert Nektar Data Systems Raiders
Most Sportsmanlike Team - Swift Current Legionaires
Plus/Minus Award- Jacob Gendron, Caribou Cougars
Best Defenceman - Zachary Douglas, CAC Gregg Distributors
Coach of the Tournament - Scott Scissons, Saskatoon Blazers
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2018/19 #MacsTourney All Star Team A
(G) Matt Schoer, New York Jr. Islanders (D) Carson Haynes, Lethbridge Hurricanes (D) Joe Arntsen, Swift Current Legionnaires ... (F) Brett Meerman, Red Deer Optimist Chiefs (F) Cole Nagy, Saskatoon Blazers (F) Griffen Fraser, Lethbridge Hurricanes
2018/19 #MacsTourney All Star Team B
(G) Evan Fradette, St Albert Raiders (D) Zachary Douglas, CAC Gregg Distributors (D) Cade Mason, Red Deer Optimist Chiefs (F) Josh Nagy, Saskatoon Blazers (F) Zach Stringer, Lethbridge Hurricanes (F) Brett Hyland, CAC Gregg Distributors
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#22 Brady Nicholas was the hero for the St. Albert Nektar Data Systems Raiders scoring the game winning goal with 3 minutes to go. Final score St. Albert Raiders 4-3 Lethbridge Hurricanes.
It's over!! The St Albert Nektar Data Systems Raiders are the 41st #MacsTourney Champions!!! Winning 4-3 over the Lethbridge Hurricanes!
2018/19 Mac's Tournament Scholarship Recipients
Dominik Cesarz - CAC Gregg Distributors
Lynden Grandberg - Calgary Northstars
... Sebastian Eger - Regina Pat Canadians
Matthew Vogelaar - Lethbridge Hurricanes
Daniel Keys - Fort Saskatchewan BP Rangers
Congratulations to these young men! #StrongerTogether
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Happy New Year! Today’s Gold Medal game has the St. Albert Nektar Data System Raiders and Lethbridge Jr. Hurricanes battling for the championship trophy! Game time is 4:30pm at the Saddledome!
#MacsTourney #MacsBuildingLeaders #AAAHockey #StrongerTogether #YYC #Calgary #Hockey
Post game interview with #18 Jake Lanyi of the New York Jr Islanders after a 6-3 loss to St. Albert in the semi final.
#25 Eric Perneel had 2 goals to help his St. Albert Nektar Data Systems Raiders book a spot in the final against the Lethbridge Hurricanes at the ‘Dome. Final score St. Albert Nektar Data Systems Raiders 6 New York Jr Islanders 3.
#5 Karter Prosofsky of the Saskatoon Blazers postgame comments following a 1-0 loss to the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
#11 Tayler Miller scored the only goal to secure a spot for his Lethbridge Hurricanes in the final game tomorrow at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Semi-final 2 is a lock! The St. Albert Nektar Data Systems Raiders will face the New York Jr. Islanders for a chance to play for the gold tomorrow! Game time is 6:00pm tonight at Max Bell - Ken Bracko Arena.
#MacsTourney #MacsBuildingLeaders #AAAHockey #StrongerTogether #Calgary #YYC #Hockey
Semi-final 1 is set! The Saskatoon Blazers and Lethbridge Jr. Hurricanes will battle for a shot at playing in the Gold Medal Game tomorrow. Semi Final 1 game time is 3:00pm today at Max Bell - Ken Bracko Arena.
#MacsTourney #MacsBuildingLeaders #AAAHockey #StrongerTogether #Calgary #YYC #Hockey
Post game interview with Calgary Buffaloes captain #14 Justin Ross. Ross with 1 assist as the Buff's fall 4-3 to St. Albert in their final round robin game.
Quarter Finals Games:
9am Saskatoon Blazers vs. Airdrie CFR Bisons (Ken Bracko Arena) Red Deer Optimist Chiefs vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes ( Father David Bauer Arena)
... Noon St. Albert Nektar Data Systems Raiders vs. CAC Gregg Distributors (Ken Bracko Arena) New York Jr. Islanders vs. Vancouver NE Chiefs (Father David Bauer Arena)
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Post game interview with St. Albert Nektar Data Systems Raiders #20 Taige Harding. Harding had 1 goal and 2 assists as the Raiders defeated the Calgary Buffaloes 4-3.
Post game interview with Fort Saskatchewan BP Rangers Captain Alex Thacker. Alex Thacker has a goal and 2 assists as the last BP Rangers defeated the Thompson Blazers 8-5.
Post game interview with Thompson Blazers #11 Logan Stankoven. Logan had a goal and an assist as the Blazers lost their final game of the tournament 8-5 to the Fort Saskatchewan BP Rangers.
We my wife and I Randy Heckenlaible went to the Opening Ceremonies and watch the Hungary Calgary game. Sorry Calgary Hungary has got a bigger team!! Task is to take less penalties and more hitting, finish those checks!! Howee Meeker hockey as in rock em sock but no penalties. Great time and great service by staff and Volunteers. Hope to see more games this week. Thanks Bonnie Reinbold again
I Wich I was a midget hockey player it's cool those young athletes
Great work so those of us that aren't close by can still follow the world's best midget hockey tournament. Wish I could've been in Max Bell for the opening ceremonies!
To those asking if U17 clubs have come in the past the answer is yes. Also for many years the age groupings of American hockey leagues also made those rosters older than their Canadian counterparts. The Swiss have come several times and always been a delight to watch.
Great tournament where you’ll see some great hockey played by some of the future stars of the hockey world! 🥅🏒🇨🇦😎
Great tournament and we'll run. I would recommend this event to all hockey teams
This was my first experience at the Mac's tourney. Kudos to the organizers. I'm not as negative as some of the other reviewers. It's a showcase of AAA Midget hockey. It's a great experience for the players to play at this level. I don't think this tournament should just be about what team wins and whether it is competitive/fair for a "national" team to attend. The website archive isn't broken. Team Sweden won in 2005. Club international teams have also won in the past. A Finland Candidates team won in 1993. I hope this isn't sour grapes because two international teams were at the top. That's like complaining that Canada doesn't win the world juniors every year.
The games I watched on Friday were good stuff. A lot of young men and women highly skilled and intent. I really enjoyed the fast pace play. The food, however, was terrible. Thank gawd for ketchup. I think next year, I'll being a lunch.
So far enjoying the tournament a lot. Contrary to what you will hear on the International U17 teams, they will not run away with the tournament.
Actually they will be lucky to win.
Great tournament. Think some teams have to research the competition. For the most part competitive. If I had to make suggestions, parking lot clearing although extremely difficult with amount of snow, consistency in concession quality and pricing a hot dog had a different price at one end of rink yo the other, advertise Facebook page or have regular updates for scores. Our family saw 14 games including final and will be back every year. Keep up the amazing work and quality of the tournament as the last 40 years.
Great tournament from Strathmore cheering on the CFR Bisons never miss a game it is great hockey. I agree the parking lot at Max Bell needs to be cleaned for a tournament of this size this is an embarrassment to all the organizers and a danger for people that have trouble walking let alone those of us who are capable but kudos to the committee great hockey as always.
Great to have such international flavour.
Best hockey tournament around for sure. But debit should be at all gates cause who has cash these days. Also which isn't Macs tournament issue but City of Calgary, they need to get someone into the parking lot and remove the snow. Parking is crazy enough as it is but add the snow and it's impossible to park, walk and drive.
The hockey is great, the facility and its operations could be better. The stands could use some staff picking up food and garbage through out the day, the parking lot could be cleaned much better at night to make parking spots identifiable and would not hurt to have parking staff available to direct traffic. Again the hockey has been great, the officiating has been good and it is a world class tournament!
This was my very first experience attending the macs tourney. I agree with others on inviting U-17 National teams. We rather need better coaching and less politics, have the talented kids playing and not bought on to a team that they don't have the talent to play at, at this level of hockey.
We my wife and I Randy Heckenlaible went to the Opening Ceremonies and watch the Hungary Calgary game. Sorry Calgary Hungary has got a bigger team!! Task is to take less penalties and more hitting, finish those checks!! Howee Meeker hockey as in rock em sock but no penalties. Great time and great service by staff and Volunteers. Hope to see more games this week. Thanks Bonnie Reinbold again
I Wich I was a midget hockey player it's cool those young athletes
Great work so those of us that aren't close by can still follow the world's best midget hockey tournament. Wish I could've been in Max Bell for the opening ceremonies!
To those asking if U17 clubs have come in the past the answer is yes. Also for many years the age groupings of American hockey leagues also made those rosters older than their Canadian counterparts. The Swiss have come several times and always been a delight to watch.
Great tournament where you’ll see some great hockey played by some of the future stars of the hockey world! 🥅🏒🇨🇦😎
Great tournament and we'll run. I would recommend this event to all hockey teams
This was my first experience at the Mac's tourney. Kudos to the organizers. I'm not as negative as some of the other reviewers. It's a showcase of AAA Midget hockey. It's a great experience for the players to play at this level. I don't think this tournament should just be about what team wins and whether it is competitive/fair for a "national" team to attend. The website archive isn't broken. Team Sweden won in 2005. Club international teams have also won in the past. A Finland Candidates team won in 1993. I hope this isn't sour grapes because two international teams were at the top. That's like complaining that Canada doesn't win the world juniors every year.
The games I watched on Friday were good stuff. A lot of young men and women highly skilled and intent. I really enjoyed the fast pace play. The food, however, was terrible. Thank gawd for ketchup. I think next year, I'll being a lunch.
So far enjoying the tournament a lot. Contrary to what you will hear on the International U17 teams, they will not run away with the tournament.
Actually they will be lucky to win.
Great tournament. Think some teams have to research the competition. For the most part competitive. If I had to make suggestions, parking lot clearing although extremely difficult with amount of snow, consistency in concession quality and pricing a hot dog had a different price at one end of rink yo the other, advertise Facebook page or have regular updates for scores. Our family saw 14 games including final and will be back every year. Keep up the amazing work and quality of the tournament as the last 40 years.
Great tournament from Strathmore cheering on the CFR Bisons never miss a game it is great hockey. I agree the parking lot at Max Bell needs to be cleaned for a tournament of this size this is an embarrassment to all the organizers and a danger for people that have trouble walking let alone those of us who are capable but kudos to the committee great hockey as always.
Great to have such international flavour.
Best hockey tournament around for sure. But debit should be at all gates cause who has cash these days. Also which isn't Macs tournament issue but City of Calgary, they need to get someone into the parking lot and remove the snow. Parking is crazy enough as it is but add the snow and it's impossible to park, walk and drive.
The hockey is great, the facility and its operations could be better. The stands could use some staff picking up food and garbage through out the day, the parking lot could be cleaned much better at night to make parking spots identifiable and would not hurt to have parking staff available to direct traffic. Again the hockey has been great, the officiating has been good and it is a world class tournament!
This was my very first experience attending the macs tourney. I agree with others on inviting U-17 National teams. We rather need better coaching and less politics, have the talented kids playing and not bought on to a team that they don't have the talent to play at, at this level of hockey.
We my wife and I Randy Heckenlaible went to the Opening Ceremonies and watch the Hungary Calgary game. Sorry Calgary Hungary has got a bigger team!! Task is to take less penalties and more hitting, finish those checks!! Howee Meeker hockey as in rock em sock but no penalties. Great time and great service by staff and Volunteers. Hope to see more games this week. Thanks Bonnie Reinbold again
I Wich I was a midget hockey player it's cool those young athletes
Great work so those of us that aren't close by can still follow the world's best midget hockey tournament. Wish I could've been in Max Bell for the opening ceremonies!
To those asking if U17 clubs have come in the past the answer is yes. Also for many years the age groupings of American hockey leagues also made those rosters older than their Canadian counterparts. The Swiss have come several times and always been a delight to watch.
Great tournament where you’ll see some great hockey played by some of the future stars of the hockey world! 🥅🏒🇨🇦😎
Great tournament and we'll run. I would recommend this event to all hockey teams
This was my first experience at the Mac's tourney. Kudos to the organizers. I'm not as negative as some of the other reviewers. It's a showcase of AAA Midget hockey. It's a great experience for the players to play at this level. I don't think this tournament should just be about what team wins and whether it is competitive/fair for a "national" team to attend. The website archive isn't broken. Team Sweden won in 2005. Club international teams have also won in the past. A Finland Candidates team won in 1993. I hope this isn't sour grapes because two international teams were at the top. That's like complaining that Canada doesn't win the world juniors every year.
The games I watched on Friday were good stuff. A lot of young men and women highly skilled and intent. I really enjoyed the fast pace play. The food, however, was terrible. Thank gawd for ketchup. I think next year, I'll being a lunch.
So far enjoying the tournament a lot. Contrary to what you will hear on the International U17 teams, they will not run away with the tournament.
Actually they will be lucky to win.
Great tournament. Think some teams have to research the competition. For the most part competitive. If I had to make suggestions, parking lot clearing although extremely difficult with amount of snow, consistency in concession quality and pricing a hot dog had a different price at one end of rink yo the other, advertise Facebook page or have regular updates for scores. Our family saw 14 games including final and will be back every year. Keep up the amazing work and quality of the tournament as the last 40 years.
Great tournament from Strathmore cheering on the CFR Bisons never miss a game it is great hockey. I agree the parking lot at Max Bell needs to be cleaned for a tournament of this size this is an embarrassment to all the organizers and a danger for people that have trouble walking let alone those of us who are capable but kudos to the committee great hockey as always.
Great to have such international flavour.
Best hockey tournament around for sure. But debit should be at all gates cause who has cash these days. Also which isn't Macs tournament issue but City of Calgary, they need to get someone into the parking lot and remove the snow. Parking is crazy enough as it is but add the snow and it's impossible to park, walk and drive.
The hockey is great, the facility and its operations could be better. The stands could use some staff picking up food and garbage through out the day, the parking lot could be cleaned much better at night to make parking spots identifiable and would not hurt to have parking staff available to direct traffic. Again the hockey has been great, the officiating has been good and it is a world class tournament!
This was my very first experience attending the macs tourney. I agree with others on inviting U-17 National teams. We rather need better coaching and less politics, have the talented kids playing and not bought on to a team that they don't have the talent to play at, at this level of hockey.
We my wife and I Randy Heckenlaible went to the Opening Ceremonies and watch the Hungary Calgary game. Sorry Calgary Hungary has got a bigger team!! Task is to take less penalties and more hitting, finish those checks!! Howee Meeker hockey as in rock em sock but no penalties. Great time and great service by staff and Volunteers. Hope to see more games this week. Thanks Bonnie Reinbold again
I Wich I was a midget hockey player it's cool those young athletes
Great work so those of us that aren't close by can still follow the world's best midget hockey tournament. Wish I could've been in Max Bell for the opening ceremonies!
To those asking if U17 clubs have come in the past the answer is yes. Also for many years the age groupings of American hockey leagues also made those rosters older than their Canadian counterparts. The Swiss have come several times and always been a delight to watch.
Great tournament where you’ll see some great hockey played by some of the future stars of the hockey world! 🥅🏒🇨🇦😎
Great tournament and we'll run. I would recommend this event to all hockey teams
This was my first experience at the Mac's tourney. Kudos to the organizers. I'm not as negative as some of the other reviewers. It's a showcase of AAA Midget hockey. It's a great experience for the players to play at this level. I don't think this tournament should just be about what team wins and whether it is competitive/fair for a "national" team to attend. The website archive isn't broken. Team Sweden won in 2005. Club international teams have also won in the past. A Finland Candidates team won in 1993. I hope this isn't sour grapes because two international teams were at the top. That's like complaining that Canada doesn't win the world juniors every year.
The games I watched on Friday were good stuff. A lot of young men and women highly skilled and intent. I really enjoyed the fast pace play. The food, however, was terrible. Thank gawd for ketchup. I think next year, I'll being a lunch.
So far enjoying the tournament a lot. Contrary to what you will hear on the International U17 teams, they will not run away with the tournament.
Actually they will be lucky to win.
Great tournament. Think some teams have to research the competition. For the most part competitive. If I had to make suggestions, parking lot clearing although extremely difficult with amount of snow, consistency in concession quality and pricing a hot dog had a different price at one end of rink yo the other, advertise Facebook page or have regular updates for scores. Our family saw 14 games including final and will be back every year. Keep up the amazing work and quality of the tournament as the last 40 years.
Great tournament from Strathmore cheering on the CFR Bisons never miss a game it is great hockey. I agree the parking lot at Max Bell needs to be cleaned for a tournament of this size this is an embarrassment to all the organizers and a danger for people that have trouble walking let alone those of us who are capable but kudos to the committee great hockey as always.
Great to have such international flavour.
Best hockey tournament around for sure. But debit should be at all gates cause who has cash these days. Also which isn't Macs tournament issue but City of Calgary, they need to get someone into the parking lot and remove the snow. Parking is crazy enough as it is but add the snow and it's impossible to park, walk and drive.
The hockey is great, the facility and its operations could be better. The stands could use some staff picking up food and garbage through out the day, the parking lot could be cleaned much better at night to make parking spots identifiable and would not hurt to have parking staff available to direct traffic. Again the hockey has been great, the officiating has been good and it is a world class tournament!
This was my very first experience attending the macs tourney. I agree with others on inviting U-17 National teams. We rather need better coaching and less politics, have the talented kids playing and not bought on to a team that they don't have the talent to play at, at this level of hockey.
We my wife and I Randy Heckenlaible went to the Opening Ceremonies and watch the Hungary Calgary game. Sorry Calgary Hungary has got a bigger team!! Task is to take less penalties and more hitting, finish those checks!! Howee Meeker hockey as in rock em sock but no penalties. Great time and great service by staff and Volunteers. Hope to see more games this week. Thanks Bonnie Reinbold again
I Wich I was a midget hockey player it's cool those young athletes
Great work so those of us that aren't close by can still follow the world's best midget hockey tournament. Wish I could've been in Max Bell for the opening ceremonies!
To those asking if U17 clubs have come in the past the answer is yes. Also for many years the age groupings of American hockey leagues also made those rosters older than their Canadian counterparts. The Swiss have come several times and always been a delight to watch.
Great tournament where you’ll see some great hockey played by some of the future stars of the hockey world! 🥅🏒🇨🇦😎
Great tournament and we'll run. I would recommend this event to all hockey teams
This was my first experience at the Mac's tourney. Kudos to the organizers. I'm not as negative as some of the other reviewers. It's a showcase of AAA Midget hockey. It's a great experience for the players to play at this level. I don't think this tournament should just be about what team wins and whether it is competitive/fair for a "national" team to attend. The website archive isn't broken. Team Sweden won in 2005. Club international teams have also won in the past. A Finland Candidates team won in 1993. I hope this isn't sour grapes because two international teams were at the top. That's like complaining that Canada doesn't win the world juniors every year.
The games I watched on Friday were good stuff. A lot of young men and women highly skilled and intent. I really enjoyed the fast pace play. The food, however, was terrible. Thank gawd for ketchup. I think next year, I'll being a lunch.
So far enjoying the tournament a lot. Contrary to what you will hear on the International U17 teams, they will not run away with the tournament.
Actually they will be lucky to win.
Great tournament. Think some teams have to research the competition. For the most part competitive. If I had to make suggestions, parking lot clearing although extremely difficult with amount of snow, consistency in concession quality and pricing a hot dog had a different price at one end of rink yo the other, advertise Facebook page or have regular updates for scores. Our family saw 14 games including final and will be back every year. Keep up the amazing work and quality of the tournament as the last 40 years.
Great tournament from Strathmore cheering on the CFR Bisons never miss a game it is great hockey. I agree the parking lot at Max Bell needs to be cleaned for a tournament of this size this is an embarrassment to all the organizers and a danger for people that have trouble walking let alone those of us who are capable but kudos to the committee great hockey as always.
Great to have such international flavour.
Best hockey tournament around for sure. But debit should be at all gates cause who has cash these days. Also which isn't Macs tournament issue but City of Calgary, they need to get someone into the parking lot and remove the snow. Parking is crazy enough as it is but add the snow and it's impossible to park, walk and drive.
The hockey is great, the facility and its operations could be better. The stands could use some staff picking up food and garbage through out the day, the parking lot could be cleaned much better at night to make parking spots identifiable and would not hurt to have parking staff available to direct traffic. Again the hockey has been great, the officiating has been good and it is a world class tournament!
This was my very first experience attending the macs tourney. I agree with others on inviting U-17 National teams. We rather need better coaching and less politics, have the talented kids playing and not bought on to a team that they don't have the talent to play at, at this level of hockey.