OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is back in action, bringing you the spirited St. Patty's Puck Smackdown Tournament in New Jersey. This Round Robin tournament is set to dazzle across age levels from 12U to 18U, promising a weekend of top-tier hockey and Irish luck on display.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Igloo Ice Arena
3033 Fostertown Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
Pennsauken Skate Zone
6725 River Rd, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Miller's Ale House, 554 Fellowship Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
- Cracker Barrel, 1240 NJ-73, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
- O'Connor's American Bar and Grill, 1383 Monmouth Rd, Eastampton Township, NJ 08060
- Bobby Ray's Pennsauken Tavern, 6324 Westfield Ave, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110
Shopping
- Target
- Pro Shop at Igloo
- Gear Zone at Pennsauken
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Mar 8-10, 2024
AA/A/B
12U-18U
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,799/team (14U)
$1,899/team (16U)
$1,899/team (18U)
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is back in action, bringing you the spirited St. Patty's Puck Smackdown Tournament at the renowned Patriot Ice Center. This Round Robin tournament is set to dazzle across age levels from 8U to 12U, promising a weekend of top-tier hockey and Irish luck on display.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Patriot Ice Center
101 John F Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Mar 8-10, 2024
AA/A/B
8U-12U
$799/team (8U)
$1,399/team (10U)
$1,399/team (12U)
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited for our annual President's Cup Tournament at Patriot Ice Center. This Round Robin tournament showcases 8U through 18U age levels.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Patriot Ice Center
101 John F Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Feb 17-19, 2024
AA/A/B
8U-18U
$799/team (8U)
$1,399/team (10U)
$1,399/team (12U)
$1,399/team (14U)
$1,399/team (16U)
$1,399/team (18U)
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is gearing up for our traditional New Jersey President's Cup Tournament, where players will showcase their skills in a Round Robin format spanning age levels from 10U to 18U.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
SportsCare Arena
16 Aspen Dr, Randolph, NJ 07869
Skylands Ice World
2765 NJ-23, Stockholm, NJ 07460
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Black River Barn, 1178 Route 10, West St, Randolph, NJ 07869
- Fuddruckers, 275 NJ-10, Succasunna, NJ 07876
- Randolph Diner Bar and Grill, 517 NJ-10 E, Randolph, NJ 07869
- Tony's Restaurant Pizza, 2771 Paterson Hamburg Turnpike, Stockholm, NJ 07460
Shopping
- Target, 94 NJ-23, Riverdale, NJ 07457
- Target, 381 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866
- Hockey Pro Shop at Skylands
- Pure Hockey, 343 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Feb 17-20, 2024
AA/A/B
10U-18U
$1,699/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,799/team (14U)
$1,899/team (16U)
$1,899/team (18U)
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to anticipate our upcoming Winter Whiteout Tournament, a dynamic Round Robin event that will bring together age levels spanning from 10U to 18U, set across various rinks in New Jersey.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Igloo Ice Arena
3033 Fostertown Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
Grundy Ice Arena
475 Beaver St, Bristol, PA 19007
Pennsauken Skate Zone
6725 River Rd, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110
Northeast Skate Zone
10990 Decatur Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Miller's Ale House, 554 Fellowship Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
- Cracker Barrel, 1240 NJ-73, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
- O'Connor's American Bar and Grill, 1383 Monmouth Rd, Eastampton Township, NJ 08060
- Bobby Ray's Pennsauken Tavern, 6324 Westfield Ave, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110
- The Pines Tavern, 6217 N Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
Shopping
- Target
- Pro Shop at Igloo
- Gear Zone at Pennsauken
- Grundy Skate Shop
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Jan 13-15, 2024
AA/A/B
10U-18U
$1,699/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,799/team (14U)
$1,899/team (16U)
$1,899/team (18U)
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to announce the arrival of our traditional Thanksgiving Classic Tournament at Skylands and SportsCare, featuring an engaging Round Robin format that will shine a spotlight on age levels spanning from 10U to 18U, promising an exhilarating display of hockey skill and passion.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
SportsCare Arena
16 Aspen Dr, Randolph, NJ 07869
Skylands Ice World
2765 NJ-23, Stockholm, NJ 07460
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Black River Barn, 1178 Route 10, West St, Randolph, NJ 07869
- Fuddruckers, 275 NJ-10, Succasunna, NJ 07876
- Randolph Diner Bar and Grill, 517 NJ-10 E, Randolph, NJ 07869
- Tony's Restaurant Pizza, 2771 Paterson Hamburg Turnpike, Stockholm, NJ 07460
Shopping
- Target, 94 NJ-23, Riverdale, NJ 07457
- Target, 381 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866
- Hockey Pro Shop at Skylands
- Pure Hockey, 343 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Nov 24-26, 2023
AA/A/B
10U-18U
$1,699/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,799/team (14U)
$1,899/team (16U)
$1,899/team (18U)
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to announce the arrival of our traditional Thanksgiving Classic Tournament at the esteemed Patriot Ice Center, featuring an engaging Round Robin format that will shine a spotlight on age levels spanning from 8U to 18U, promising an exhilarating display of hockey skill and passion.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Patriot Ice Center
101 John F Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Nov 24-26, 2023
AA/A/B
8U-18U
$799/team (8U)
$1,399/team (10U)
$1,399/team (12U)
$1,399/team (14U)
$1,399/team (16U)
$1,399/team (18U)
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Defender Hockey Tournaments ushers in the autumn season with our highly anticipated Columbus Day Invitational, a Round Robin tournament that brings together age levels ranging from 8U to 18U, promising an exciting display of skill and sportsmanship on the ice.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Champions Skating Center
6 Progress Dr, Cromwell, CT 06416
Bolton Ice Palace
145 Hop River Rd, Bolton, CT 06043
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Dunkin, 847 Forest Road, Northford CT
- TGI Friday’s, 2335 Dixwell Ave, Hamden CT
- Giovanni’s, (Pizza) 855 Forest Road, Northford CT
- The Breakfast Nook, (Breakfast) 448 Washington Ave, North Haven CT
- Bishop’s Gate Tavern, 1505 State St New Haven, CT 06511
- Wasabi Japanese
Restaurant, 280 Branford Rd, North Branford, CT 06471 - Doody's Totoket Inn, 465 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471
- TasteBuds Deli, 6 Church Street, North Haven, 06473
- Celtic Cavern, 45 Melilli Plaza, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Mondo, 10 Main Street, Middletown CT, 06457
- Tavern at the Armory, 70 Main Street, Middletown CT, 06457
- Perk on Main, 386 Main St, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Illiano’s Ristorante Pizzeria, 404 S Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Eli Cannon’s Tap House, 695 Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Matty’s Next Door Sports House, 635 S Main Street, CT, 06457
- Bergen House, 725 Main St Unit 27, Middletown, CT, 06457
Shopping
- North Brand Ford Center, 1717 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471
- Northford Store, 1405 Middletown Ave, Northford, CT 06472
- Village Shopping Center, 1179 Foxon Rd, Northford, CT 06471
- Main Street Market, 986 Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Metro Square Shopping Center, Middletown CT, 06457
- Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Avon Shopping Center, 255 W Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Oct 7-9, 2023
AA/A/B
8U-18U
$899/team (8U)
$1,699/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,799/team (14U)
$1,899/team (16U)
$1,899/team (18U)
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Defender Hockey Tournaments eagerly welcomes back the much-awaited Mite Madness Tournament at York Ice Arena, a captivating Round Robin event exclusively tailored to showcase the incredible talents of our youngest players in the Mite category.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
8U A
8U B
8U C
ARENAS
York Ice Arena
941 Vander Ave, York, PA 17403
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
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.
Restaurants
- Wyndridge Farm
- John Wright Restaurant
- ROOST Uncommon Kitchen
- Central Family Restaurant
- Sweet Willows Creamery
Shopping
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Feb 3-4, 2024
A/B/C
6U, 8U, FULL ICE MITES
$899/team (6U)
$899/team (8U)
$1699/team (Full Ice Mites)
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OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments ushers in the autumn season with our highly anticipated Columbus Day Invitational, a Round Robin tournament that brings together age levels ranging from 8U to 18U, promising an exciting display of skill and sportsmanship on the ice.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Klick Lewis Arena
101 Landings Dr, Annville, PA 17003
Twin Ponds Arena
3904 Corey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109
York Ice Arena
941 Vander Ave, York, PA 17403
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
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.
Restaurants
- Wyndridge Farm
- John Wright Restaurant
- ROOST Uncommon Kitchen
- Central Family Restaurant
- Sweet Willows Creamery
Shopping
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Oct 7-9, 2023
AA/A/B
8U-18U
$899/team (8U)
$1,699/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,799/team (14U)
$1,899/team (16U)
$1,899/team (18U)