In the past 22 years, over 10,000 AAA midget hockey players have enjoyed "The Mac’s Experience".

Evaluating their competitiveness against players from Canada, The United States and Europe

Exposure to a Scouting Group representing Junior, College and NHL hockey interests that want to see how players measure up against their peers

Excitement of playing in front or large, knowledgeable crowds that attend the Mac’s year in and year out

Enjoying Western Hospitality, the Canadian Rockies, Banff, the legacy of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, and much more.

Many of the teams and players have fulfilled the dream of playing in the Championship Final in the Canadian Airlines Saddledome in front of 8,000+ spectators and a much larger television audience.

Over 200 graduates of the Mac’s have gone on to careers in the NHL. Others have gone on to successful careers in major junior or college while for some, the Mac’s is the highlight of their hockey career.

Teams from around the world use The Mac's Tournament as a yardstick to evaluate their programs on an on-going basis. The level of competition that the Tournament attracts combined with our quality facilities, accommodation, fan support and media exposure makes The Mac's Tournament a world class event.