

The Game. The Dream. The Parents From Hell
The Tournament was a Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television in 2005 and 2006. The series, a mockumentary show about a community minor hockey team, depicted the behind-the-scenes interactions between the players, their parents and coaches as the team competed for a spot in the annual youth hockey championship tournament. The cast included Alain Goulem, Paula Boudreau, Christian Potenza, Emily Tilson and Ari Cohen. Seven episodes were produced in the 2004-05 television season, airing in the winter of 2005, and ten episodes were produced in the 2005-06 season. The CBC announced on February 13, 2006, that the show would not be brought back for the 2006-07 television season.

Nov 15, 2005 - 30m
Rumors have the Warriors folding. Barry and Singh battle to secure the final spot for their respective kids on the Tournament bound Panthers.

Nov 22, 2005 - 30m
The kids fight tooth and nail to be captain of the Warriors. Correction, the parents fight tooth and nail to make their kids team captain.

Nov 29, 2005 - 30m
Desperate and unemployed, Barry and Doug steal the Panther system, the legendary playbook that will help the Warriors win and get Barry his job back.

Dec 6, 2005 - 30m
When Hal cuts off Aurora's funeral home money, she can no longer sponsor the team. Barry, Singh and Stan Ryckman face off to decide who will sponsor the Warriors.

Dec 13, 2005 - 30m
Is it true that Stan Ryckman is creating a Super Team to guarantee a Tournament Victory? Barry thinks so and he has the list of super players (led by his son Robbie ) to prove it.

Jan 3, 2006 - 30m
Coach Mercier's drinking problem leads to chaos on and off the ice. When the fathers refuse to remove their half tanked winning coach, the mothers pull off a power play and take control of the team.

Jan 10, 2006 - 30m
Who will coach the Warriors as they arrive in Worchester for the NorAm cup? And why is the Rebels coach so excited to see Barry? Something stinks in the rink and it's not the dressing rooms.

Jan 17, 2006 - 30m
Barry's past comes full circle when an opposing coach threatens to do to Robbie, what Barry did to him twenty five years ago. Meanwhile a kiss from the Warriors new coach Marie, convinces Aurora it's time to switch to the "other" team.

Jan 24, 2006 - 30m
The media descends upon Briarside as the Warriors defend Canada's Honor in the greatest series since the 72 Summit in September.

Jan 31, 2006 - 30m
Janice is in labor, Aurora's heart is broken, Deb is engaged to two men, Doug is a traitor and Barry is devastated when Robbie gets his first dance solo... oh and there's the game too!