Apply by November 10, 2026, for a chance to be selected to participate in the MacDonald Auto Hockey Shootout during a Cape Breton Eagles game!
Participant Selection
- Twelve (12) shooters and six (6) goalies will be randomly selected to participate in the qualifying rounds.
- Participants will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to the Cape Breton Eagles game at which they are selected to compete.
- Four (4) shooters and two (2) goalies will advance to the finals to compete for $500 cash prizes.
- Participants must be available to attend Cape Breton Eagles games on November 14, December 16, January 7 and February 7.
- Participants must be 19 or older.
- Participants must sign a waiver in order to compete.
- Participants must supply their own hockey equipment.
How the Competition Works
The MacDonald Auto Hockey Shootout takes place once per month during a designated intermission.
- Four shooters (4) and two (2) goalies compete in each qualifying round.
- Each shooter receives three (3) shots, with no restrictions on shooting style or approach.
- The overall top four (4) shooters with the most goals in the qualifying rounds will have a chance to compete in the finals.*
- The overall top two (2) goalies with the most saves in the qualifying rounds will have a chance to compete in the finals.*
- The competition is designed to be fast-paced and entertaining, and takes approximately 5 minutes.
- To keep the event moving, shooters must keep skating and be ready for their next shot without delay.
*Only the top four shooters and top two goalies across all qualifying rounds will advance to the finals.
Finals Qualifications
The competition concludes with the MacDonald Auto Hockey Shootout Final during the February 7 Eagles game, where one (1) shooter and one (1) goalie will be crowned overall winners.
At the end of the qualifying rounds:
- The two (2) goalies with the best save percentage advance from the qualifying rounds advance to the final.
- The four (4) shooters with the most goals from the qualifying rounds advance to the final.
- In the final, each shooter and goalie receives five (5) attempts. The full format will be announced in advance to ensure a fair and exciting finish.
Prize
$500 cash for the winning shooter and $500 cash for the winning goalie.
Equipment & Safety
- All participants must bring and wear full hockey equipment.
- A MacDonald Auto jersey will be provided, available in white or blue.