How we got here: Our backstory

Starting with only 9 teams in 2020, our tournaments grew more than 10x by 2023. We've since added an annual Ice event. The hockey community helps us achieve our goals of growing the game while making considerable donations to Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee.

The Panda Ref at The Wish Cup
Our story

From dream to reality

Year 1 • 2020

Nashville, TN

9 team tournament held on a single sweltering hot day in at the outdoor concrete rink in Bellevue, TN.

Year 2 • 2021

Bethel University - McKenzie, TN

26 team tournament, and the first year for having youth divisions in the tournament.

Year 3 • 2022

Nashville, TN

62 teams from 6u through Pro. First year for the All-Star Game and release of Good Roller Better People.

Year 4 • 2023

Nashville, TN

94 teams from 6u through Pro. First year for the youth skills competition.

Year 5 • 2024

Nashville, TN

Our biggest and most shared tournament yet!

We need your help

For you, sponsoring The Wish Cup connects your brand directly with captive players, fans, and families in real life and on social media. For us, your contribution translates into larger donations to Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee and more opportunities to grow the game.

Wish Snipe Celly hockey team
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