The tournament
A legacy that brings us together.
The first Ben Stelter Memorial Tournament was played in February 2023, with twenty rec teams on the ice in Ben’s honour. It’s grown every year since and has raised more than $380,000 for the Ben Stelter Foundation.
380K+
Raised since 2023
5
Years runninG
750+
Players in 2026
On the ice
The 2027 Tourney.
WhenFebruary 11–14, 2027
WhereKinsmen Twin Arenas, Edmonton
We sold out the day registration opened. Last year 48 teams played and the lobby at Kinsmen was full all weekend, and 2027 is shaping up the same way. Schedules, standings, scores and team info will all be posted on CCRHL.
Who makes it happen
It takes three of us.
The tournament is a joint effort, and each group does a different job.
Ben Stelter Foundation
Created to continue Ben's legacy of kindness and generosity, the Foundation supports children and families facing cancer while investing in initiatives that improve the future of pediatric cancer care.
Capital City Rec Hockey League
CCRHL brings Edmonton's hockey community together and delivers the tournament. Schedules, standings, scores and player information are all managed through CCRHL.
Kinsmen Club of Edmonton
For over 100 years, the Kinsmen Club of Edmonton has supported the community through fundraising and volunteer initiatives. The Club also operates Kinsmen Twin Arenas, home to most tournament games.
Where the money goes
Every dollar goes to the Ben Stelter Foundation.
The Foundation puts it to work in four areas:
[ 01 ]
Magical experiences
Creating meaningful, memorable experiences that bring joy, comfort and special moments to children facing cancer and the families who support them.
[ 02 ]
Medical equipment
Providing essential medical equipment that may not otherwise be covered, including specialized wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds and oxygen equipment.
[ 03 ]
Outcome based research
Supporting research focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours and other childhood cancers, helping advance knowledge and better care.
[ 04 ]
Venture philanthropy
Supporting efforts to bring proton beam therapy to Canada, including development of the Ben Stelter Centre for Proton Therapy and Neuroscience in Edmonton.
History
The tournament through the years.
2027
February 11–14, 2027
5th annual Ben Stelter Memorial Tournament
Sold out. See you in February.
2026
February 12–15, 2026
4th annual Ben Stelter Memorial Tournament
48 teams, a brand-new women’s division, and $143,712 raised. Our best year yet.
2025
February 13–16, 2025
3rd annual Ben Stelter Memorial Tournament
Up to 48 teams, and $98,398 for the Foundation.
2024
February 15–18, 2024
2nd annual Ben Stelter Memorial Tournament
Sixteen more teams than the first time around, and $85,539 raised. By then it was pretty clear this wasn’t a one-off.
2023
February 16–19, 2023
1st annual Ben Stelter Memorial Tournament
Twenty teams, the first time out. They raised $54,605, and everyone left asking when the next one was.