The Bauer Elite Cup features top junior teams from Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia competing against each other at U16 and U18 levels, leading up to final tournaments to determine the champions in each age group. In U16 hockey, teams participate in a series of two-day tournaments throughout the season, whereas at the U18 level teams ompete in two groups of six teams each, aiming to progress to the season-ending final event.

The Carpathian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), an international ice hockey competition, was established in 2016 to complement the regular league schedule of its members through international confrontation. The league operates on a tournament system, with teams typically meeting in four 3-day events. In the 2019/2020 season, teams were divided into two divisions: Eagles (U16 category) and Wolves (U14 category).