Summer Sauce Cup Chicago

The Sauce Cup Chicago, presented by Hockey Sauce Kit, is a fun draft-style tournament hosted in Romeoville, IL at Canlan Sports, located just 30 minutes outside Chicago. JUNE 20th & 21st Tournament Games / June 19th Skills Camp

The Summer Sauce Cup is built around fun, creativity, and unforgettable hockey moments — trying new moves, playing with new teammates, threading beauty sauce passes, and creating memories that last long after the final whistle.

What Makes Sauce Cup Different

*Draft Style Tournament = Individual Player Sign Ups with Team Placement*

The Sauce Cup is designed to create a high-energy environment where players compete hard, have fun, and enjoy the game in a unique format that blends skill, creativity, teamwork & making new friends.

Format

3 on 3 Half Ice for Mites & Squirts ( 9 Players Per Team + 1 Goalie )
4 on 4 Full Ice for Pewees & Bantams ( 12 Players Per Team + 1 Goalie)
90 Second Buzzer Shifts
4 Games Guaranteed + 1 More for Qualifying for Championship Game

Why Players Love Sauce Cup

The Sauce Cup creates an environment where players can compete hard, have fun, and enjoy the freedom to be creative on the ice.

Unlike traditional tournaments, players get the opportunity to play with new teammates, meet new friends, and experience a draft-style format that makes every game exciting and different.

Players love the Sauce Cup because it gives them the chance to:

Play fast, creative hockey
Try new moves in game situations
Compete with and against new players
Learn from experienced coaches
Be part of a high-energy tournament atmosphere
Create lasting memories on and off the ice

Every weekend is built around great hockey, confidence-building, and fun.

Why Parents Love Sauce Cup

Parents appreciate that the Sauce Cup combines strong competition with a positive environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and player development.

The tournament is organized to give players a memorable experience both on and off the ice, while creating an atmosphere families enjoy being part of.

Parents value:

A well-organized tournament experience
Equal playing time with 90 second buzzer shifts
Equal opportunity for all players to compete
Experienced coaches behind every bench
Positive team environment
Professional media coverage and tournament highlights
A weekend focused on development, friendships, and fun
No Stay To Play

The goal is to create an event where players leave more confident, more connected, and excited to return.

Why Sauce Cup Fills Fast Every Year

The Sauce Cup offers a unique tournament format that players and families cannot find in a traditional team-entry event.

Because players register individually, every year brings a fresh mix of talent, new friendships, and unforgettable moments.

Spots fill quickly because players know they can expect:

High-level competition
Draft-style team format
Friend requests included
Experienced coaching staff
Professional photos and video coverage
A fun, high-energy hockey weekend
Trick Shot Course
Meet Vinny Sauce & The Hockey Sauce Kit Team

Once teams are full, registration closes — which is why returning players often reserve their spots early.

Cost

$270 - Players

$220 - Goalies

Includes 4 Games minimum, Custom Original Hockey Sauce Logo Jersey, Hockey Sauce Kit Gift Bag

Extra Tourney Enhancements at Checkout

No Stay to Play

You choose where you want to stay. Discounted near by hotels will be offered with a link in email.

Ages

Mite

2018 - 2020 Birth Years

Squirts

2016 - 2017 Birth Years

Pewees

2014 - 2015 Birth Years

Bantams

2012-2013

When & Draft Style Tournament Explained

June 19–21, 2026

Players register individually, with the opportunity to request friends they would like to play with on the same team.

4 guaranteed games
Games played Saturday and Sunday
Jerseys provided Friday night at skills practice & Saturday morning

Games

4 games guaranteed.

(Schedule to be released 10 days prior)

Saturday - Games All day

Sunday - Games All Day

Jerseys

Custom Sauce Kit Jerseys Included with registration.

Choose Size On Registration

Add On's

Skills practice with Coach Vinny Sauce (Stick Handling, Passing & Shooting)
Speciality Videographer & Photo Packages for your Player
Sauce Kit Merch & Products at discount

Trick Shot Area Set Up Outside

Lets help you go VIRAL with some Hockey Trick Shots! Trick Shot Course outside the rink.

Sauce Cup Chicago

The Sauce Cup Chicago, presented by The Original Hockey Sauce Kit, delivers a full hockey weekend experience in Romeoville, IL at Canlan Sports just outside Chicago.

Players receive far more than just games — the event is built around hockey, creativity, and making unforgettable memories.

Players love the Sauce Cup because it gives them the chance to:

• Play fast, creative hockey

• Try new moves in game situations

• Compete with and against new players

• Learn from experienced coaches

• Try new moves in game situations

• Be part of a high-energy tournament atmosphere

Every weekend is built around great hockey, confidence-building, fun & making new friends. • Create lasting memories on and off the ice.