Charles M. Schulz, creator of the comic strip Peanuts and owner of the arena, started the tournament in 1975.
The Snoopy Tournament has also attracted the attention of some retired pro National Hockey League players as well as some celebrities.
Some of the former NHLers who have played in the tournament are Red Berenson, Ernie Hicke, Terry Harper, and Mel Bridgman, as well as the current general manager and Head Coach for the Portland Winterhawks, Jamie Kompon.
Other notable participants in the tournament are television producer David E. Kelley, creator of The Practice and Ally McBeal, and Dave Filoni, animation director for Star Wars Rebels.
Mark Sertich, the Guinness World Records holder for being the oldest hockey player, also played in the tournament into his mid-90s.