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, Ari Cohen and Cas Anvar.
The CBC announced on February 13, 2006, that the show would not be brought back for the 2006–07 television season.
The series was briefly televised in the United States on OLN, which had the rights to the National Hockey League at the time.
The Serious Comedy Site said "The Tournament: The Complete Series is an absolute must for anyone who has ever been involved in amateur hockey.