Draftday 2014 HHOF Series | Nashville, Tennessee

Play Hockey is proud to host the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Series for the 2014 birth year in Nashville, Tennessee!  HHOF Series events are formatted as invite-only, elite-level hockey tournaments with a limited field of up to 16 teams to ensure highly competitive games. Each year the events will move to different cities to provide families with an appealing variety of travel experiences on top of top-level competition. 

Aside from the top-level hockey, you will experience at the rink, the City of Nashville (and surrounding suburbs) offers something for every traveler, budget, and interest. Nashville, Tennessee — famously known as "Music City" — is packed with attractions for music lovers, history buffs, foodies, and more. Here are some of the top tourist attractions in Nashville:

🎵Music & 🍿Entertainment

• Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - A must-visit for country music fans, showcasing memorabilia, exhibits, and historic recordings.
• Ryman Auditorium - Known as the "Mother Church of Country Music," offering concerts and tours.
• Grand Ole Opry - Iconic live country music stage show — catch a performance or take a backstage tour.
• Johnny Cash Museum - Dedicated to the life and music of the "Man in Black."
• Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum -  Celebrates all genres of American music and the musicians behind the hits.

🏛️ Historic & Cultural Sites

• The Parthenon - A full-scale replica of the Greek original in Centennial Park, with an art museum inside. 
• Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery - Former plantation with guided tours and wine tasting. 
• Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage - The historic home of the 7th U.S. President with guided mansion tours and beautiful grounds.

Event Features:

• Age Group: 2014
• Elite Competition, Maximum 16 NA teams
• Team-entry event (Invitation-only)
• 5-Game Guarantee (Format: 3X15-Minute Periods)
• Hotels in close proximity to the rink
• Online scoring and statistics
• Player of the Game awards
• Tournament Details

TENTATIVE TEAMS:
Sweden Selects
Finland Selects
Draftday Black (Ontario)
Toronto Bulldogs
Manitoba Jr Ice
Alberta Crew
JPHL Hockey (British Columbia/Alberta)
SDP Hockey (Minnesota)
Western Alliance
Midwest Prime
East Coast Prime
Atlantic Elite (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick)
Battery Academy
Blue Army (Minnesota)

WHAT: Five-Game Guarantee, Semi-Final and Championships to be played on Sunday

Games will be played at Ford Ice Center Bellevue and Centennial Sportsplex.

Team Hotel:

This is a stay to play event.  A team hotel will be chosen within a minimal distance from the arena and downtown. This information will be sent at a later date.

Travel Notes:

Games will begin as early as 8:00 AM on Thursday, June 11th.

The Championship game should be over no later than 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 14th.  Please plan your travel accordingly.