Our Mission | Our Philosophy
Our Mission | Our Philosophy
Our Mission
Let’s Play 3v3 exists to bring hockey back to its roots - fast, fun, creative, and inclusive. We create small-team, high-energy tournaments that give every player more touches, more confidence, and more joy, all in a pressure-free environment that celebrates development, community, and the pure love of the game.
How 3v3 Aligns With USA Hockey Development Principles
Our approach to 3v3 hockey aligns closely with the development model supported by USA Hockey, which emphasizes small-area games as one of the most effective tools for growing skill, confidence, and creativity in young players. In tighter spaces, athletes are required to think faster, move smarter, and handle the puck under real pressure; the exact conditions that accelerate development.
3v3 naturally increases puck touches, decision-making opportunities, and game-like repetitions. Players are more engaged, more involved, and more active from shift to shift. This format helps build better skaters, better thinkers, and better teammates, all while keeping the experience fun and development-focused.
For us, 3v3 isn’t just a tournament style, it’s a proven, player-first approach that supports long-term growth and reflects the same philosophies championed by USA Hockey.
OUR PHILOSOPHY: WHY INDIVIDUAL SIGN-UPS MATTER AT LET’S PLAY 3v3
Our Philosophy. Our Purpose. Our Promise.
At Let’s Play 3v3, everything we do is built around one core belief: hockey should be fun, competitive, and accessible to every player, regardless of team, experience, or skill level.
Our commitment to individual sign-ups isn’t just a logistical choice. It’s a foundational part of our mission to create the best possible environment for development, enjoyment, and creativity.
Below is what families should know about why this matters and how it shapes the experience.
Hockey Back to Its Roots
3v3 hockey represents the game at its purest form; fast, open, creative, and full of touches. When players aren’t restricted by rigid systems or pressure, they play freely. They take chances. They try new things. They rediscover the joy that made them fall in love with skating in the first place.
Individual registration allows us to protect that freedom by creating teams specifically designed for development, not outcomes.
Balanced Teams = Better Hockey
When players register individually, our staff can build teams that are:
- Balanced across skill levels
- Competitive in every matchup
- Constructed for fairness, fun, and development
The result?
Every game is exciting. Every shift matters. Every player gets to shine.
No super-teams. No mismatches. No kids stuck on a bench behind stacked rosters.
Just fast, competitive hockey that feels good for everyone on the ice.
Small Teams. Big Touches. Big Confidence.
We intentionally cap teams at 6 skaters and 1 goalie to maximize participation. With smaller rosters:
- Players get more ice time
- Players touch the puck more often
- Players stay engaged instead of waiting for their turn
- Players build confidence with every shift
More touches = more growth.
More involvement = more fun.
More ice time = more memories.
A Place Where All Skill Levels Thrive
Our goal is to make 3v3 hockey welcoming and productive for:
- AAA players
- AA players
- A players
- B players
Individual sign-ups allow us to create line combinations where athletes compete against similar skill levels, ensuring:
- Every player gets a fair challenge
- No one is overwhelmed
- No one is under-stimulated
- Every shift is meaningful and competitive
This structure creates a safe, empowering, and positive space for all participants.
New Teammates. New Friends. New Memories.
Hockey is more than goals and games; it’s community.
By mixing players on new teams, we encourage:
- New friendships
- New leadership roles
- New experiences
- A wider sense of belonging in the hockey world
Kids leave with not just great memories, but a bigger hockey family.
Pressure-Free, Experience-Driven Hockey
At Let’s Play 3v3, we remove the pressure. This is hockey where kids can:
- Relax
- Be creative
- Have fun
- Learn through play
- Enjoy the moment
We protect this environment intentionally and individual sign-ups allow us to keep the focus right where it belongs: on fun, creativity, and experience.
Why This Matters to Us
We poured our mission into Let’s Play 3v3 because we believe hockey should be:
- Inclusive
- Fair
- Fast
- Positive
- And accessible to everyone
Individual registration is how we make that mission real, every single event, every single time.