CCM Chi-Town Shuffle

Overview

The chicago shuffle hockey tournament stands as one of North America’s most competitive AAA spring youth ice hockey events, featuring both Elite AAA and AAA/AA divisions that attract top-tier talent from across the continent. This premier competition draws select teams from the United States, Canada, and international markets, establishing Chicago as a critical hub for spring hockey development. The tournament’s structure provides a comprehensive platform for evaluating team performance against diverse playing styles and strategic approaches from different regions.

Established in 2003 as a memorial to Tim Breslin, a respected Chicago Mission coach and professional player who died at 37 following a brief cancer battle, the chicago shuffle hockey tournament has evolved into a cornerstone event within the 200×85 signature series. The tournament’s growth trajectory demonstrates remarkable expansion from modest origins to hosting over 415 teams annually, maintaining consistent competitive standards and organizational excellence that define 200×85’s tournament operations. This event serves multiple functions within the youth hockey ecosystem: it provides critical exposure for players seeking advancement opportunities, offers scouts and coaches access to concentrated talent pools, and creates benchmark competition that helps teams assess their development progress. The spring timing proves strategically important, occurring when teams have reached peak conditioning and tactical cohesion from their regular seasons. The tournament’s reputation for professional management, quality officiating, and comprehensive logistics support has established it as a preferred destination for serious hockey programs. Teams view participation as both a competitive opportunity and an investment in player development, recognizing the elevated competition level and exposure potential that this event consistently delivers across all participating divisions.

Details

Event Dates

Apr. 17-19, 2026

Skill Level

AA/AAA/Elite AAA

Divisions

2018-2008

Pricing

Division Prices

Insurance

This chicago shuffle hockey tournament operates as a non-sanctioned event. Teams must provide proof of insurance or purchase coverage through organizers for $100.

Discounts

Canadian Exchange Discount $250/Team

Team Roster Submission

Complete the roster form for the chicago shuffle hockey tournament before the deadline.

2025 CCM Chi-Town Shuffle MVP’s

The 2025 chicago shuffle hockey tournament concluded with outstanding individual performances across all divisions, showcasing the exceptional talent that defines youth hockey competition at the highest level. This comprehensive analysis of MVP selections reveals key patterns in player excellence and team performance throughout the tournament structure.

The tournament’s organizational framework spans multiple age groups and equipment categories, creating a sophisticated competitive environment. Each division—from 2017 youth levels through 19U categories—features distinct CCM equipment classifications including Jetspeed, Ribcor, and Tacks divisions. This structure ensures players compete with similar equipment specifications while maintaining competitive balance across age groups.

Geographic representation among MVP winners demonstrates the tournament’s national appeal. Teams from coast to coast earned recognition, with organizations like CO Extreme Academy, Team Texas, and Team California representing strong regional hockey development programs. Notable entries include international participation from Manitoba All-Stars and Alaska Blades, highlighting the event’s broad competitive scope.

The girls’ divisions show robust participation across four age categories, from 12U through 19U levels. MVP selections in these divisions—including standout performances by Sadie Schachtler from Southeast Elite Hockey and Avery Villacorta from Bearcat HC—demonstrate the tournament’s commitment to comprehensive youth hockey development.

Team diversity among MVP winners indicates competitive parity throughout the chicago shuffle hockey tournament. Organizations ranging from established academies like Fritsche’s Hockey Academy to regional clubs like Pizza Pizza and specialized development programs like Coast 2 Coast Player Development all produced championship-caliber individual performances.

The comprehensive nature of these MVP selections validates the tournament’s role as a premier showcase for emerging hockey talent across North America’s youth hockey development system.

Division	MVPs	Team
15O Jetspeed	#19 Aidan Jarosik	Wasatch Front Fire
15O Ribcor	#1 Jordan Olmstead	Alaska Blades
15O Tacks	#2 Boden Wagner	Great Lakes
16U Jetspeed	#33 Ben Mcquellon	Junkyard Dogs
16U Tacks	#46 Ryder Richards	Jr Caps
18U Jetspeed	#76 Jack Jesanis	Top Gun
18U Tacks	#92 Micah Seery	29ers
2011 Jetspeed	#7 Lucca Lauretti	Lightning Alumni
2011 Ribcor	#52 Mason Cairns	Fritsche’s Hockey Academy
2011 Tacks	#14 Brayden VanEgmond	CCM Selects Blue
2012 Jetspeed	#91 River Froelich	Coast 2 Coast Player Development
2012 Ribcor	#6 Tate Schneider	Sioux Falls Jr. Herd
2012 Tacks	#34 Owen Przbylski	Pizza Pizza
2013 Jetspeed	#1 Misha Kokobkin	Schastlivyy Hockey Club
2013 Ribcor	#39 Corey Nielson	Epicenter Hockey
2013 Tacks	#9 Hunter Burch	ADs Hockey
2014 Jetspeed	#27 Luke Gonzales	CO Extreme
2014 Ribcor	#28 Maddux Fitzjerrells	Firehawks
2014 Tacks	#12 Henry Myers	Motor City Capitals
2015 Jetspeed	#3 Hudson Garcia	CO Extreme Academy
2015 Ribcor	#73 Reid Crawford	Team Texas
2015 Tacks	#1 Mason Petrie	Fargo Jr Force
2016 Jetspeed	#88 James Chon	Wild Wing Warriors
2016 Ribcor	#22 Bradley Neuberger	ONIT
2016 Tacks	#98 Louie Colsant	29ers
2017 Jetspeed	#88 Beau Carpenter	Mighty Kings
2017 Tacks	#34 Cannon Stewart	SDP 2017 Elite
Girls 12U Jetspeed	#83 Sadie Schachtler	Southeast Elite Hockey
Girls 12U Tacks	#31 Kynlie Billingsley	29ers
Girls 14U Jetspeed	#33 Olivia Roberts	Manitoba All-Stars
Girls 14U Tacks	#64 Zoe Neurer	Os – MN 2012’s
Girls 16U Jetspeed	#29 Presley Schwietzer	Team California
Girls 16U Tacks	#51 Gianna Monaco	Gang Green
Girls 19U	#67 Avery Villacorta	Bearcat HC

Testimonials

Anonymous
You guys seriously ran a phenomenal tourney. Not a single speed bump or bad thing to say. Well worth it. Can’t wait to do it again. This concise but emphatic endorsement focuses specifically on operational execution, noting the absence of any logistical issues throughout the entire tournament experience, which represents exceptional event management standards in youth hockey tournament operations.

Marc LaBarge
Nate and the family wanted to thank you and the other coaches for a great experience. The competition, coaches, players, families and the overall tournament was top notch. What stands out most about this feedback is the comprehensive nature of the positive experience – it wasn’t just one element that impressed the family, but rather the systematic excellence across all touchpoints of the chicago shuffle hockey tournament.
Nate said he had a blast and really enjoyed being pushed by the players and other coaches. We will definitely be signing up for more CCM Selects tournaments in the future. This response demonstrates the tournament’s ability to create both enjoyment and competitive challenge simultaneously, which represents the optimal balance for youth hockey development. The commitment to future participation serves as a strong indicator of overall satisfaction and perceived value.

Chris Idema
Just wanted to say thank you for a fantastic experience this past weekend with the Chi Town Shuffle. Lane could not have had more fun with the 2017 team meeting kids from all over the country, playing really competitive hockey and taking in the events on Thursday night. This testimonial highlights the tournament’s success in creating a national-level networking opportunity for young players, which extends the value proposition beyond simply competitive games.
Our family walked away really impressed with the 200×85 organization and the tournament as a whole. I also really appreciated the coaching Lane received by you and the other coaches throughout the weekend and cannot thank you enough for putting in that type of effort. The specific mention of coaching quality indicates that the tournament operates with a development-focused approach rather than merely facilitating games between teams.
We are looking forward to the Nashville Country Jam in a few weeks and to participating in more events in the future. Thanks again for putting on a great event and look forward to seeing you again soon. This demonstrates successful brand extension and customer retention, with families viewing the organization as a trusted provider of quality hockey experiences across multiple markets.

Kathleen Grantham
On behalf of 09 Dynamo Elite, thank you so very much for the wonderful tournament weekend. I can only imagine how much hard work and dedication goes into planning and running a competitive event like the Chi-Town Shuffle. Everyone has been so helpful along the way and throughout the weekend. We really appreciate the opportunity. This feedback provides insight into the operational excellence behind the chicago shuffle hockey tournament, specifically noting the consistent helpfulness of staff throughout the entire customer journey from registration through completion.

Tim Griffin
I just wanted to say thank you for all the assistance you gave me getting setup and registered for the Chi-Town Shuffle. We made it to the playoff round in the U15S division and lost to Wilmette 6-5 in overtime to end our incredible experience here in Chicago. The detailed game result and division specification demonstrates the tournament’s proper competitive structure and bracket organization, while the close overtime loss indicates well-matched competitive levels.
We played at Rocket Ice and had great games and more importantly met some fine people from Chicago and area. The welcome we received made us all feel as if we were at home in our tiny communities in Northern Ontario. This international testimonial reveals the tournament’s ability to create welcoming environments for teams traveling significant distances, which is crucial for maintaining participation from diverse geographic markets.
On behalf of our players, coaches, parents and grandparents, I would like to say thanks for everything. This was an experience our kids will not forget. To top it all off, we got to see the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field, an item on my bucket list. The multi-generational impact and integration of local cultural experiences demonstrates how the tournament creates lasting memories beyond hockey competition.
We leave with our hearts full and look forward to coming back again. The emotional resonance expressed here, combined with stated intention to return, represents the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty achievement.

Brian
Chi-Town Shuffle was a really great experience for my son. Very well organized and it was meaningful to play teams from California and Colorado in the 2009 Ribcore bracket. Having a team from Korea in the tournament was also pretty cool. This testimonial emphasizes the tournament’s geographic diversity and international appeal, with teams participating from across North America and Asia, creating unique cultural exchange opportunities through hockey competition.

Darryl Warner
Though our team didn’t get the outcome we had hoped for, the weekend’s events were highly enjoyable. The games themselves were run very well with no delayed start times and scheduled at times that allowed for some family bonding activities. Our organization looks forward to participating in future CCM/200X85 events. This feedback is particularly valuable because it comes from a team that didn’t achieve their competitive goals, yet still rated the overall experience positively, indicating strong operational execution and family-friendly scheduling practices.