Finding your next obsession
Finding your next obsession

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.
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A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
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Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
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Long-form commitment · 2 seasons
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6 episodes
2005
10 episodes
2005
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