The Patriot Ice Center in Newark, DE, was buzzing with excitement over the weekend as the Defender Hockey Tournaments Delaware Spring Thaw took place. The event featured a series of intense ice hockey matches, with teams from 10U to 18U competing for the championship title in their divisions.
One of the highlights of the tournament was the 10U B Championship game, where the Hollydell Selects (Sauer) took on the Frederick Polar Bears. The game was tightly contested, with both teams playing at a high level. In the end, the Hollydell Selects emerged victorious, winning 6-5 against the Frederick Polar Bears. Bryce Donahue was the standout player for the Hollydell Selects, scoring four goals including the winning OT goal.
The Richmond Snipers also had a dominant performance, winning the 12U A Championship 12-1 against the Brandywine Outlaws. The Snipers' top goal scorer, Jake Goumenis, scored three goals, while their top points leader, Gavin Gwinn, registered an impressive nine points in the game.
In the 12U B Championship game, the Hollydell Selects once again showed their mettle, defeating the Black Bear Selects (Girls) 5-3. Jordan Roverano scored the first two goals of the game in the first period, while Nick Sauer and Collins Marchese also contributed goals in the second and third periods.
The Delaware Patriots dominated the 14U A and B Championship games, winning 5-2 against Stingers Hockey and Devil Dogs. In the 14U A Championship game, Chris Porecca was the star player, scoring four goals in the first period, while Braydn Stauder contributed with a goal in the second period. Meanwhile, in the 14U B Championship game, Derasmo, Olds, Carroll, and Watkins all scored for the Patriots, helping their team secure the win.
The 16U A Championship game between Stingers Hockey and Devil Dogs was a close match, with Stingers Hockey emerging victorious with a 3-2 score. The Devil Dogs took an early lead in the first period, with a goal from Drew Savarese assisted by Nolan Shingle. However, Stingers Hockey came back in the third period with two goals from Brayden Houser and one from Brady McMann to secure the win.
In the 18U AA/A Championship game, the Frederick Polar Bears beat Stingers Hockey 5-3 in a hard-fought game. The Polar Bears took an early lead in the first period, scoring three goals, but Stingers Hockey managed to fight back with two goals from Chase Gittens in the same period. The second period saw no goals from either team, but the Polar Bears came back strong in the third period, with Bradley Cupples scoring the GWG and Brady Gardiner adding an unassisted goal with just 10 seconds left on the clock.
Congratulations to all the teams who participated and to the champions who emerged victorious in their divisions!
The excitement is building for the upcoming Defender Hockey Tournaments Delaware Spring Thaw taking place this weekend, April 21-23 at Patriot Ice Center in Newark, DE. This round-robin tournament will feature teams from 10U to 18U divisions competing to be crowned champions.
With a minimum of three games per team, there will be plenty of action on the ice as the following teams battle it out: Hollydell Selects, Frederick Polar Bears, Brandywine Outlaws, Richmond Snipers, Stingers Hockey, Black Bear Selects, Delaware Patriots, Devil Dogs, and Long Island Mustangs.
Schedules and scores for this weekend can be found on the Delaware Spring Thaw page here.
Overall, the Delaware Spring Thaw Defender Hockey Tournament promises to be an exciting and memorable event for all hockey fans. With ten talented teams competing for the championship title, we look forward to seeing everyone take the ice!
Defender Hockey Tournaments has recently announced its new event, the College Hockey Exposure Showcase, taking place on September 8-10 at York Ice Arena. This tournament is exclusively for 18U players and offers an exciting opportunity for them to kick off their season and gain exposure to many ACHA and AAU programs.
The College Hockey Exposure Showcase is a round-robin style tournament, with each team guaranteed a minimum of four games. The tournament also offers players the chance to interact with coaches and scouts, giving them the opportunity to advance their careers as hockey players.
To participate in the tournament, detailed rosters and/or recruiting profiles are required. These will be sent to college coaches, providing players with the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents to college programs. Click here to register.
As of April 6, several teams have already confirmed their attendance, including York College, Rowan University, University of Maryland Baltimore County, George Mason University, University of Kentucky (Virtual), Penn State University- Harrisburg, California University of Pennsylvania, Neumann University, University of Maryland, St. Joe's University, Kutztown University, and Catholic University.
York, Pennsylvania, is a beautiful location for this exciting tournament. There are plenty of activities to do in the area, including exploring the history of the United States. York is the birthplace of the Articles of Confederation, and visitors can learn more about this important historical document at the Colonial Courthouse.
The Indian Steps Museum is also a fascinating destination, where visitors can learn about indigenous peoples and their culture. For those interested in the performing arts, the 20th-century Capitol Theatre in the Appell Center for the Performing Arts hosts seasonal events and comedy shows.
The county is also home to over 4,500 acres of public parks and dozens of biking and hiking trails, providing visitors with an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.
Overall, the College Hockey Exposure Showcase is an exciting event for 18U hockey players, offering them a unique opportunity to showcase their skills to college coaches and scouts. With a minimum of four games and exposure to many ACHA and AAU programs, this tournament is an excellent way to kick off the hockey season. Additionally, the beautiful location of York, Pennsylvania, provides visitors with plenty of activities to do when not on the ice.
Defender Hockey Tournaments has announced a series of exciting tournaments for the fall and winter seasons. The tournaments will take place in New Hampshire, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware and will feature round-robin play with a three-game minimum. With age groups ranging from 8U to 18U, the tournaments offer a great opportunity for hockey players of all levels to showcase their skills.
The first tournament on the Defender Hockey Tournaments schedule is the College Hockey Exposure Showcase, which will take place in York, PA. This tournament is new to the lineup and promises to be an exciting addition. The tournament will feature teams from 18U age groups and will take place on September 8-10.
Next up is the Columbus Day Invitational, which will be held in both Connecticut and Pennsylvania from October 7-9. Teams from the 8U to 18U age groups will compete in this tournament, with games being played in both states.
For the Thanksgiving weekend, Defender Hockey Tournaments will host the Thanksgiving Classic from November 24-26. This tournament will take place in New Hampshire, Delaware, and New Jersey, and will feature teams from the 8U to 18U age groups.
In January, the Winter White Out will take place in New Jersey from the 13th to the 15th. This tournament will feature teams from the 10U to 18U age groups and promises to be a great way to start the new year.
The President's Faceoff and President's Cup will be held in February in both New Jersey and Delaware. These tournaments will feature teams from the 8U to 18U age groups and will take place from February 16-18.
Finally, the St. Patty's Smackdown will take place in both New Jersey and Delaware from March 8-10. Teams from the 8U to 18U age groups will compete in this tournament, which promises to be a great way to end the season.
Defender Hockey Tournaments is known for its well-organized and competitive events. The tournaments attract teams from all over the country and provide players with a chance to play against top-level competition. With an exciting lineup of tournaments for the fall and winter seasons, there is no doubt that Defender Hockey Tournaments will continue to provide players with great opportunities to showcase their skills and compete at a high level.
Congratulations to all our St. Patty's DE Champions!
Squirt AA: Whalers
Squirt B: Delaware Ducks
PeeWee A: North Park
Bantam A: NJ Stars Black
M16AA: Stingers Hockey
Congratulations to all our Flight On Ice Champions!
Squirt: Kingsway Dragons
PeeWee: Schenectady Chargers
Congratulations to all our President Cup Champions!
Mite B: Tomorrow's Ice North Stars
Mite C: Tomorrow's Ice Selects
Squirt B: North Jersey Avalanche
PeeWee A: Capital City Vipers
Bantam A: Philadelphia Blazers
Midget 16A: Capital City Vipers
Midget 18AA: Atlantic City Sharks
This weekend, Defender Hockey Tournaments is looking forward to its annual President's Cup and President's Faceoff events. Both of these events are round-robin-styled tournaments taking place in New Jersey and Delaware. Teams from all over will compete to be President's Cup and President's Faceoff Champions! The schedule and scores will be available on the website for President's Cup here and President's Faceoff here.
Defender Hockey Tournaments is proud to announce the 8th annual Mikey Nichols Tournament. 2022's tournament raised over $7,000 of the $69,000 donated to the Nichols family.
Date: June 22-25, 2023
Location: Jersey Shore
- Opportunity to play games on the official NJ Devils practice rink
- 3 to 5 game guarantee
- Championship team awards
- Enjoy the Jersey Shore beaches and close proximity to NYC
Registered participants will receive 2 tickets to a New Jersey Devils 2023-24 regular season home game. New Jersey Devils are supporters of the Mikey Nichols Foundation.
Click here to register
This weekend, Defender Hockey Tournaments is looking forward to its annual Winter Whiteout and Mite Winter Classic events. Both of these events are round-robin-styled tournaments taking place in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Teams from all over will compete to be Winter Whiteout and Winter Classic Champions! The schedule and scores will be available on the website for Winter Whiteout and at the rink for Mite Winter Classic.
Gizzi Productions will be taking photos at this event. Pictures are available for purchase here for Winter Whiteout and here for Mite Winter Classic.