Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Circle K Classic - U18AAA Hockey Tournament ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Seeking Sponsors for the 2026–27 Circle K Classic](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/seeking-sponsors-for-the-2026-27-circle-k-classic) - The Circle K Classic is now seeking corporate partners for the 2026–27 tournament. As one of Canada's premier U18 AAA international hockey tournaments, the event welcomes elite teams from Canada, the United States, and Europe while engaging thousands of fans in person and online through tournament content. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of investment - [THE CIRCLE K CLASSIC RETURNS FOR ITS 47TH YEAR](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/the-circle-k-classic-returns-for-its-47th-year) - THE CIRCLE K CLASSIC RETURNS FOR ITS 47TH YEAR Circle K Classic Dec. 11, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE CIRCLE K CLASSIC RETURNS FOR ITS 47TH YEAR CALGARY, AB – The Circle K Classic, the longest-running U18 AAA hockey tournament in Western Canada, returns for its 47th year, bringing elite international hockey action to Calgary - [The 2025-26 Schedule is LIVE!](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/the-2025-26-schedule-is-live) - The 2025–26 Circle K Classic tournament schedule is now live! Fans can look ahead to all the matchups and game times for this year’s event. Get ready for another exciting tournament filled with top-tier competition! CLICK HERE TO VIEW - [Circle K Classic 2025/26 Pools Announced – Tickets on Sale December 11!](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/circle-k-classic-2025-26-pools-announced-tickets-on-sale-december-11) - The Circle K Classic has officially revealed the pools for the 2025/26 season, promising a thrilling lineup of youth hockey matchups across the country and beyond. Pool 1 features BWC Academy, Fort Sask Strike Group Rangers, Regina Pat Canadians, and Shawnigan Lake School. Pool 2 includes Calgary Buffaloes, Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors, Rink Kelowna, and - [2025/26 Scout Pass](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/2025-26-scout-pass) - Attention Scouts! Registration Now Open! Are you planning to attend the 2025-26 Circle K Classic? For tickets and registration information please email: ckcgm@hockeycalgary.com - [Circle K Classic 2025/26 Pool Reveal Set for December 8](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/circle-k-classic-2025-26-pool-reveal-set-for-december-8) - 32 Teams. 8 Pools. New rivalries loading. Find out who plays who on Monday December 8th at 6:20 PM — LIVE on the Circle K Classic Youtube channel! Subscribe so you don’t miss the 2025 Circle K Classic Pool Reveal! - [2025-26 Circle K Classic Apparel Online Store NOW OPEN!](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/2025-26-circle-k-classic-apparel-online-store-now-open) - 2025-26 Circle K Classic Apparel Online Store NOW OPEN! Get ready to represent! Shop the official Circle K Classic online store and gear up in style. Check out our new tone on tone options! Order deadline: December 14th PURCHASE HERE! - [Circle K Classic Announces Lineup for the 2025–26 Tournament](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/circle-k-classic-announces-lineup-for-the-2025-26-tournament) - The wait is finally over... the 2025-26 Circle K Classic lineup has arrived! This year's tournament brings together top teams from across Canada and the United States, representing the AEHL, CSSHL, BCEHL, SMAAAHL, and leading U.S. hockey regions. Here are your official teams: AEHL: Calgary United Pacific Projects NW Flames Calgary Northstars Calgary Royals Calgary - [Become A Circle K Kid!](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/become-a-circle-k-kid) - Calling all hockey players aged 10-13! Are you a hockey player aged 10–13 looking for an unforgettable Holiday Break? Join the Circle K Kids program and go behind the scenes with one of the 32 teams competing in the Circle K Classic (formerly the Mac’s) U18AAA! You’ll help a team prepare for each game, cheer - [The 2024-25 Schedule](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/the-2024-25-schedule) - Click Here for the Daily Schedule Find your schedules here! https://www.circlekclassic.ca/stats/schedule/all-teams/16/12 - [The Circle K Classic Returns with Exciting New Format For 2024](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/press-release) - THE CIRCLE K CLASSIC RETURNS WITH EXCITING NEW FORMAT FOR 2024 Circle K Classic Dec. 16, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE CIRCLE K CLASSIC RETURNS WITH EXCITING NEW FORMAT FOR 2024 CALGARY, AB - The Circle K Classic, the longest-running U18 AAA hockey tournament in Western Canada, is back for its 46th year, promising thrilling - [2024/25 Scout Pass](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/2024-25-scout-pass) - Attention Scouts! Registration Now Open! Are you planning to attend the 2024-25 Circle K Classic? For tickets and registration information please email: ckcgm@hockeycalgary.com - [Stay Tuned for 2024-25 Schedule](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/schedule) - The complete 2024-25 Circle K Classic Schedule will be released soon. Follow us on our social pages to stay up to date and for more information. - [Become A Circle K Kid!](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/circle-k-kid) - Calling all hockey players aged 10-13! Are you a hockey player who would love to spend their holiday break behind the scenes with one of the 32 Teams playing at the Circle K Classic U18AAA? Do you want to be part of helping a team prepare for each game and join them on their quest - [2023-24 Circle K Classic : "Its Your Turn"](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/the-macs-u18aaa-tournament-welcomes-in-a-new-era-under-a-new-name-the-circle-k-classic) - Circle K Classic Dec. 4, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE CIRCLE K CLASSIC: ONE YEAR STRONG, UNVEILING TOP PLAYERS, TEAMS AND SCOUTING EXCELLENCE CALGARY, AB - As the Circle K Classic marks its one-year anniversary since rebranding, the tournament gears up for a spectacular showcase of talent, top teams and enhanced scouting opportunities. The Circle - [Circle K Classic Apparel Online Store](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/circle-k-classic-apparel-online-store) - Circle K Classic Apparel Online Store https://circlek.itemorder.com/shop/home/ - [2023-24 Tournament Pools](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/2023-24-tournament-pools) - CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THIS YEARS' POOLS - [ROUND ROBIN STANDINGS](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/round-robin-standings) - [Tournament Photos](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/tournament-photos) - Click here to check out the photo galleries from the 2022 Circle K Classic! Photos are copyrighted and cannot be shared without consent. Photos are available for order through the Dave Watling Photography website - [Circle K Kids](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/circle-k-kids) - [2022-2023 TEAMS ANNOUNCED](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/team-listing) - [TICKETS ON SALE NOW!](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/tickets-on-sale-now) - JOIN IN ON THE ACTION AND GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE 2022-23 CIRCLE K CLASSIC! CLICK BELOW TO SEE WHAT TICKET OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE: - [Circle K Classic - A NEW ERA](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/circle-k-classic-a-new-era) - [THAT'S A WRAP](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/thats-a-wrap) - With another chapter of the Mac’s U18AAA Tournament presented by Circle K in the books I want to congratulate South Alberta Hockey Academy on taking the Championship title. I’d also like to shout out all other teams on a great performance at an event that showcased the talent of hundreds of athletes, making for a ## Pages - [Home Page](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/) - Score Big with Flex Club! 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All proceeds from our 50/50 raffle go directly to supporting minor hockey programs in Calgary. Winner announced January 1st, 2025 at Max Bell Centre. Winning 50/50 ticket number is # D-4469. Support the future of hockey and take your shot at the - [Past Champions](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/past-champions) - Champions 2024: Shattuck St. Mary's 2023: Shattuck St. Mary's 2022: South Alberta Hockey Academy 2021: South Alberta Hockey Academy 2019: Calgary Buffaloes 2018: St. Albert Nektar Data System Raiders 2017: Regina Pat Canadians 2016: Belarus National U17 2015: Calgary Flames 2014: Cariboo Cougars 2013: Finland U17 Nationals 2012: Vancouver Northwest Giants 2011: Russia HC Severstal/Locomotiv - [Tournament Photos](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/tournament-photos) - The Circle K Classic is proud to welcome back Dave Watling Photography and Chad Goddard Photography as the official photographers of the tournament! Please note: Check out the photos and place your order. No professional photography is permitted without an accredited media pass. CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS AND PLACE YOUR ORDER - [Award Winners](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/award-winners) - 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2019 Maddox Schultz, Regina Pat Canadians Maddox Schultz, Regina Pat Canadians Landon Dupont, Edge School Gavin McKenna, South Alberta Hockey Academy Coy Pighin, Yale Hockey Academy Carter Green 2018 Evan Fradette, St. Albert NDS Raiders 2017 Alexander Morozoff, Saskatoon Contacts 2016 Sam Atkinson, Calgary Royals 2015 Riley Woods, Regina Pat Canadians - [Sponsors](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/sponsors) - [Digital Program](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/program) - [Tournament Rules](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/tournament-rules) - VIEW THE 2025-26 TOURNAMENT RULES - [Watch Live on FloHockey](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/macstv) - Watch the Circle K Classic on FloHockey All games from the Circle K Classic will be streaming live, and on-demand, exclusively on FloHockey with a FloSports Subscription. With FloSports, friends, family, and fans who are unable to come to the event can watch any game, anytime, anywhere. Please note that livestreaming is not permitted. Any - [2025-26 Pools](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/reboot-schedule) - [Tickets](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/tickets) - 2025-26 Circle K Classic Tickets will be available to purchase on Dec 11, 2025! 2025-26 Ticket Prices: Please note cash is not accepted for this event Tournament Passes (Valid for all days of tournament including the final day): $65 +GST and fees if purchased online or at the door. $55 +GST and fees if purchased - [Circle K Kids](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/now-accepting-applications-for-circle-k-kids) - Become A Circle K Kid! Are you a hockey player aged 10–13 looking for an unforgettable Holiday Break? Join the Circle K Kids program and go behind the scenes with one of the 32 teams competing in the Circle K Classic (formerly the Mac’s) U18AAA! You’ll help a team prepare for each game, cheer them - [Scholarship Contact Info](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/scholarship-contact-info) - Each year a select number of Circle K Classic players are awarded Scholarships to help with their academic pursuits. Recipients are selected based on Volunteer Service, Inclusive Endeavors and Financial Need. The Circle K Classic, along with the Scholarship Sponsor, Peters’ Drive-In, are proud to recognize elite hockey players who are striving to have a - [Tournament Information](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/tournament-information) - THE CIRCLE K CLASSIC WILL BE HELD DECEMBER 27 - JANUARY 1 The weeklong invitational tournament will feature top tier teams from Canada, the United States, and Europe competing to take home the championship trophy. PARKING MAX BELL ARENA - 1001 Barlow Trail SE Heading to Max Bell Arena? There is parking in the - [Team Selection](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/team-selection) - Expression of Interest: We invite you to please submit this form as an expression of interest by scanning a completed form and returning it to ckcgm@hockeycalgary.com *Note: Team selection will be finalized after games are completed the weekend of November 15th, 2025. Registration fees will be due by Dec 1st, via credit card or etransfer. - [Wall of Fame](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/wall-of-fame) - With a rich history of outstanding players and competition, the Circle K Classic has hosted unforgettable games featuring some of the world's top talent. We proudly celebrate those who have achieved remarkable careers on our Wall of Fame. Andrew Ference Andrew Macwilliam Ben Eaves Bill Ranford Braden Holtby Brandon Sutter Brendan Gallagher Brendan Witt Brett - [2024-25 POG](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/2024-25-pog) - [Awards & History](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/history) - Tradition is important to the Circle K Classic, formerly known as the Mac's, and we want to honor and celebrate the past! The Circle K Classic is a prestigious ice hockey tournament held annually in December for U18 players hosted in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The tournament was first held in 1978 as the CP Challenge - [Scholarships](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/scholarships) - Scholarship Criteria The Circle K Classic Scholarship Committee has established criteria for selection of recipients of these scholarships. Criteria for scholarship selection this year will be efforts towards inclusion either through hockey or other community endeavors as well as financial need and volunteer service. Applicants are encouraged to use the personal essay or video as - [Teams](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/team-listing) - Calgary Buffaloes Calgary Royals Calgary Northstars Calgary UPP NW Flames Airdrie CFR Bisons Okotoks Oilers Edmonton Jr. Oilers Blue Edmonton Jr. Oilers Orange Sherwood Park Kings Cariboo Cougars Fraser Valley Thunderbirds Valley West Giants Burnaby Winter Club CIHA Edge School Northern Alberta Xtreme OHA Penticton OHA Edmonton RHA Kelowna Halifax McDonald's Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors - [About](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/about) - [Resources](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/resources) - [Tournament](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/tournament) - [Accommodations](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/accommodations) - THE CIRCLE K CLASSIC HAS PARTNERED WITH THREE AMAZING LOCAL HOTELS THANK YOU FOR HOSTING OUR TEAMS, FAMILIES AND SPECIAL GUESTS! Canaccom Group Travel is the OFFICIAL TRAVEL SPONSOR of the 2023-24 Circle K Classic. Please email groups@canaccom.com to book your rooms! THE WESTIN CALGARYTHE DELTA HOTELTHE RESIDENCE INN - [Home Page Stats](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/home-page-stats) - [Contact Us](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/contact-us-2) - GENERAL INQUIRIES: Amy Nightingale ckcgm@hockeycalgary.com General Manager - [2023-24 Award Winners](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/2023-24-award-winners) - 1ST TEAM ALL STARS Goalie - Benjamin Vatis Defense - Landon Dupont, Nathan Schaefer Forward - Joseph Meredith, Ryker Lee, Joseph Hyten 2ND TEAM ALL STARS Goalie - Connor Johnson Defense - Liam O'Neill, Daxon Rudolph Forward - Brendyn Van Oene, William Zellers, Mason Andrew STU PEPPARD MEMORIAL AWARD - MOST SPORTSMANLIKE PLAYER - [2023-2024 Champions](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/2023-2024-champions) - CIRCLE K CLASSIC CHAMPIONS - SHATTUCK ST. MARY'S Photo Cred: Dave Watling Photography "B" DIVISION CHAMPIONS - YALE HOCKEY ACADEMY Photo Cred: Dave Watling Photography "C" DIVISION CHAMPIONS - DETROIT VICTORY HONDA Photo Cred: Dave Watling Photography "D" DIVISION CHAMPIONS - EDMONTON JR. OILERS BLUE Photo Cred: Dave Watling Photography - [schedule-header](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/schedule-header) - [Circle K Classic Online Apparel Store](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/circle-k-classic-online-apparel-store) - [Team Selection Information](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/tournament/team-selection-information) - The Circle K Classic is an invite only U18AAA tournament - applications can be submitted to the GM | Hockey Operations Chris Leinweber at ckcgm@hockeycalgary.com. 2023 Application Form CKC - [ROUND ROBIN STANDINGS](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/round-robin-standings) - The Round Robin standings will be finalized after the conclusion of the last games on December 29th. Please check back to see the rankings for each of the four divisions: "A" Division - listed in ranking order 1 - Burlington Eagles 2 - Calgary Buffaloes 3 - Shawnigan Lake School 4 - SAHA 5 - - [Game Centre](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/game-centre-2) - Schedule Daily Score NOTE: The web standings do not automatically account for the tie-breaking procedures. Please CLICK HERE to see the final Round Robin standings that will be available following the conclusion of the last game on December 29th Standings Player Stats Goalie Stats Roster - [Interviews](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/interviews) - Dec 27 Kyle Burton Burlington Eagles Dec 27 Brendan Calahasen Edge - [Player of the Game Awards](https://www.circlekclassic.ca/player-of-the-game-awards) - CHECK BACK TO SEE EVERY PLAYER OF THE GAME AWARD PRESENTED AT THE 2022-2023 CIRCLE K CLASSIC! 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