Euro Classic
Open to 2012 to 2007 birth years
April 3rd – April 12th, 2027
Kapusta Hockey Academy brings together players from North America and Europe for an international hockey experience built around competition, development, and the shared culture of the game.
The European Classic gives North American players the opportunity to take their game overseas, compete against European programs, and experience hockey from a completely different perspective.
For European players, it is an opportunity to play alongside and against North American players, experience different styles of hockey, build international connections, and learn more about potential hockey opportunities in the United States and Canada.
Led by Tomas Kapusta — former NHL draft pick, Czech National Team player, and Olympian — the European Classic connects two hockey cultures through one unforgettable tournament experience.
• Guaranteed 4+ tournament games with international competition
• 5 Euro Camp Training Sessions
• Resort Kapka Vsetin, Hilton or Don Giovanni Hotel in Prague,
• cultural tours for families
• Kapka Resort - multifunctional training facility surrounded by beautiful Czech nature
• Exclusive training led by Tomas Kapusta
• Exclusive training led by former national team player Tomas Kapusta and former USPHL player Ondrej Vaculik, alongside a specialized goaltending coach.
• Euro Camp & girls euro classic (add-ons, please see website dedicated pages for more)
Take your game overseas.
Experience the speed, skill, creativity, and traditions of European hockey while competing in an international tournament environment. Players have the opportunity to adapt to different opponents and styles of play while experiencing the game outside of the traditional North American hockey system.
Away from the rink, players and families can explore Europe together, experience new cultures, and turn a hockey tournament into an international experience they will remember for years.
Experience North American hockey without crossing the Atlantic.
European players have the opportunity to compete alongside and against North American players, experience their approach to the game, and make connections within the North American hockey community.
For players interested in eventually pursuing hockey in the United States or Canada, the European Classic also provides an opportunity to learn more about North American Prep School, Junior Hockey, and player development pathways.
Different countries. Different styles. One game.
The European Classic is designed to bring hockey communities together. Players are challenged to adapt, compete, communicate, and learn from teammates and opponents with different hockey backgrounds.
The result is an experience that combines competitive hockey with international travel, new friendships, cultural experiences, and a broader understanding of the game.
Tomas Kapusta's career has crossed both sides of the Atlantic, giving Kapusta Hockey Academy a unique connection between European and North American hockey.
That experience is at the heart of the European Classic — creating opportunities for players from both hockey worlds to compete, develop, connect, and experience the game internationally.
Girls European Classic opportunities are available to select youth hockey age groups from both North America and Europe.
Specific birth years, roster availability, tournament locations, pricing, accommodations, and travel details vary by event.
Roster spots are limited to maintain competitive and balanced tournament teams.