If you think the coaches that just show up with a roster and jerseys in hand are making any more than their $300 coaching stipend you clearly have not been around the rinks very long.
As someone who has been through it as a coach, and a parent with zero involvement.
This is al about FOMO, just like the rest of hockey.
Hold off, wait til a few days before when you get calls and invites because they need a player, and play for free or discount rate .
My kid probably did three tourneys a summer between u8 and u18 and we probably paid a total of 500 bucks for about 25 tourneys.
the same tourneys that were invite only, elite, showcase, etc...
wow, your bendy is a stud, you must be so proud and must be even more excited to share this news with all of us
He is average. Act accordingly and stop wasting your money