The Motor City Tune-Up brings the Cwench Next Gen Series to Detroit for a premier weekend of hockey featuring the 2017, 2018 and 2019 birth years.
The event combines three previous Cwench Next Gen Series events—the Battle for the Windy City in Chicago, the Pacific Rim Challenge in Vancouver and the Green Mountain Cup in Vermont—into one larger destination event. Bringing all three age groups together allows programs to travel with multiple teams while creating the energy and atmosphere that comes with having several divisions competing in one location.
For the 2017 division, the Motor City Tune-Up is strategically scheduled just a few weeks before teams head to Edmonton for the Brick Invitational, providing one final weekend of high-level competition and preparation before the Brick. The 2018 and 2019 pre-Brick age groups will compete alongside them, giving younger players and families the opportunity to experience the excitement of a Brick-focused weekend while competing against top programs from across North America.
Detroit was selected as the host city because of its central location, ease of travel and affordability for programs and families traveling from across North America.
Non-Cwench Next Gen Series members must receive tournament approval to participate. If approval is not granted, the registration deposit will be fully refunded.
June 11-13, 2027
2017
2018
2019
$2,295
Five-game guarantee
All divisions start Friday morning. Teams/families can arrive anytime on Thursday.
2017 Division – Showcase Format
The 2017 division will feature a showcase-style format designed to provide teams with high-level competition while allowing everyone to finish by 12:00 PM on Sunday and begin their travel home.
Teams will play two games on Friday, two games on Saturday and one game on Sunday morning. Following round-robin play, the first- and second-place teams will meet in the Gold Medal Game, while all remaining teams will play a consolation game Sunday morning.
2018-2019 Division – Traditional Tournament Format
The 2018-2019 divisions will follow a traditional tournament format, with two games on Friday, two games on Saturday and playoffs on Sunday. The Championship Game is scheduled for 2:30 PM Sunday.
*The championship game could start 30 minutes earlier or later, depending on the final schedule the rink provides.
2027 registration link is now active.
Register Now2027 SCHEDULE-RESULTS
Please complete the form below any time after November 1, 2026.
Applications submitted before that date will not be forwarded to teams.
Fill Out ApplicationThe Motor City Tune-Up has partnered with Team Travel Source to provide teams and families with competitive hotel rates and a smooth booking experience.
Our event is a “Stay to Play” event. Strong relationships with our hotel partners are critical to the tournament’s long-term success. Teams and attendees traveling from out of town must book their accommodations through our Official Travel Partner, Team Travel Source. These hotel partners reserve dedicated room blocks for our event, and utilizing those blocks allows us to continue securing quality accommodations and competitive rates for participating families.
Questions or need help finding the best hotel for your group? Please contact Destiny Damrow at Team Travel Source. She can assist with any hotel questions, requests, or issues.
Destiny Damrow| Team Travel Source
(p) 502-354-9103, option 1
(e) hockey@teamtravelsource.com
Team Travel Source Main Line: 502-354-9103
Select option 1 for the Team Blocks line. If Destiny is unavailable and you need immediate assistance, any Team Experience representative can assist.
2027 hotel link will be updated this fall.
2027 MOTOR CITY HOTEL LINK“Stay to Play” buyout option: $995 (US)
Teams can choose to find hotels on their own. Teams that do not use a tournament host hotel will be billed $995.
Email Shirley Stewart to initiate buyout..
