About Esso Minor Hockey Week

Esso Minor Hockey Week is the largest minor hockey tournament in the world which sees over 13,000 kids, 654 teams, 3,400 coaches and over 6,000 volunteers. Esso Minor Hockey Week is the Stanley Cup of minor hockey and is taking place between January 10 - 18, 2025

For minor hockey players in Calgary, Esso Minor Hockey Week is the most exciting week of hockey during the season. This week determines the best teams in every division. The competition, excitement and anxiety has the whole city on the edge of their “benches.”

Hockey Calgary has been putting this tournament on for 53 years. Esso Minor Hockey Week has a spot in the hearts of all Calgarians. People who played, coached, officiated and cheered during this event 30 years ago are now cheering on the next generation of athletes. This tournament brings people together and creates minor hockey memories for years to come.

Esso Minor Hockey Week By The Numbers:

Years in existence - 54 years including 2025 ** Esso has sponsored the last 45**              
Number of players – more than 13,000                   
Number of teams - 654
Number of Divisions - 70
Number of associations - 21
Number of HC Governors – 9
Number of League Chairpersons & Co-ordinators - 58
Number of full time staff – 6
Number of coaches - 3,496
Number of team managers - 654
Number of parents/grandparents - Countless
Number of volunteers - Countless
Number of games played - 879
Number of rinks - 59 ice surfaces at 38 venues
Number of Championship games - 59
Number of referees - over 950

2025 Opening Ceremonies

Opening Ceremonies

Date : Friday January 10, 2025

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Max Bell Arena - Perry Cavanagh

Feature Game 

U9 Bow River Bruins 2 VS U9 Trails West Wolves 2

Date: Friday January 10, 2025

Time: 7:15PM

Location: Max Bell Arena - Perry Cavanagh