OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Fall Classic, Chicago Hockey Tournament from September 19-21, 2025. Our tournament, catering to Tier II AA/A 10U, 12U, and 14U teams, will take place at Seven Bridges Ice Arena.
Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 4 games)
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Seven Bridges Ice Arena
6690 IL-53, Woodridge, IL 60517
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants in Chicago
- Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Address: 439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
- The Purple Pig, Address: 444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
- Girl & The Goat, Address: 809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
- Alinea, Address: 1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
- Portillo's Hot Dogs, Address: 100 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654
Activities in Chicago
- Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower, Address: 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
- Navy Pier, Address: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
- Millennium Park, Address: 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602
- Art Institute of Chicago, Address: 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
- Shedd Aquarium, Address: 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Shopping in Chicago
- Magnificent Mile, Address: N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
- Water Tower Place, Address: 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
- The Shops at North Bridge, Address: 520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
- 900 North Michigan Shops, Address: 900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
- State Street Retail Historic District, Address: State St, Chicago, IL 60602
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Sept 19-21, 2025
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A
DIVISION
10U-14U
ENTRY FEE
TBD
NEWS
GAMECENTER
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to present the inaugural NE Fall Prep, in partnership with Top Gun, set to take place at the Salem ICenter, Whiston-Bragdon Arena at Governor's Academy, and Essex Sports Center. Highlighting a Round Robin format, this tournament will feature intense competition among 30 teams spanning the 14U-18U age levels. Games begin Friday at 8:00 AM, please be prepared to play anytime on Friday. Schedules will be released below this page 7-10 days before the event.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Salem ICenter
60 Lowell Rd, Salem, NH 03079
Whiston-Bragdon Arena at Governor's Academy
1 Elm St, Newbury, MA 01922
Essex Sports Center
15 Manning Rd. Middleton, MA 01949
HOTELS
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- El Jefe Taco, 203 Cabot St, Lowell, MA 01854
- Subway, 254 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852
- Warp and Weft, 197 Market St, Lowell, MA 01852
- Red Robin, 6331 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church, VA 22044
- Penalty Box Bar and Grill, Inside Icenter
- Fresh Hub Eatery, 23 Stiles Rd, Salem, NH 03079
- Chili's, 297 South Broadway, NH-28, Salem, NH 03079
Shopping
- Rockingham Park Mall, 99 Rockingham Park Blvd, Salem, NH 03079
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Aug 29-31, 2025
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY 8:00 AM
SKILL LEVEL
Tier 1
DIVISION
14U-18U
ENTRY FEE
TBD
NEWS
GAMECENTER
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
College Hockey Exposure Showcase, taking place at York Ice Arena. This tournament is exclusively for 16U-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.
College & Junior Scouts: Please fill out the College Exposure Showcase Scout Registration. Click Here for the Form.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
York Ice Arena
941 Vander Ave, York, PA 17403
Twin Pond Ice Arena
3904 Corey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Klick Lewis Arena
101 Landings Dr, Annville, PA 17003
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
DATE
Sept 5-7, 2025
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY, 3:00PM
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A
DIVISION
16U-18U
ENTRY FEE
TBD
NEWS
GAMECENTER
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OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited for our annual President's Cup Tournament in New Jersey. This Round Robin tournament showcases 10U through 14U age levels. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster classification. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
SportsCare Arena
16 Aspen Drive, Randolph, New Jersey
Skylands Ice World
2765 NJ-23, Stockholm, NJ 07460
HOTELS
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 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
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com

TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Feb 15-17, 2025
SKILL LEVEL
A/B
DIVISION
10U-16U
ENTRY FEE
$1,749/team (10U)
$1,799/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
SCHEDULE
SCORES
STANDINGS
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited for our annual President's Cup Tournament in Delaware. This Round Robin tournament showcases 10U through 14U age levels. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster classification. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.
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
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Feb 15-17, 2025
SKILL LEVEL
A/B
DIVISION
10U-14U
ENTRY FEE
$1,449/team (10U)
$1,449/team (12U)
$1,449/team (14U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
SCHEDULE
SCORES
STANDINGS
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is back in action, bringing you the spirited St. Paddy's Puck Smackdown Tournament in Delaware. 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. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster classification. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.
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
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com

TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Mar 7-9, 2025
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY, 4:00PM
SKILL LEVEL
A/B/C
DIVISION
8U-12U
ENTRY FEE
$849/team (8U)
$1,449/team (10U)
$1,449/team (12U)
NEWS
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is back in action, bringing you the spirited St. Paddy'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. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster classification. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.
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
Complimentary rooms are awarded based on actual nights paid for in the team block, not reservations booked. One (1) complimentary guest room will be provided per team per night for every 16 guest rooms booked through the team block. Complimentary rooms are awarded on a per-night pick-up basis over the tournament dates. The complimentary room is applied to the 16th room reserved by the team. Teams that appear to qualify for a complimentary room will receive an email with instructions the week of the event on how to designate the recipient of the complimentary room. Please make sure all rooms for coach(es) are booked prior to the cutoff date. Please note that the complimentary guest room will be required to check in with a credit card. The comp room night(s) will be awarded at checkout. NOTE: The hotel(s) credit(s) eligible stays back to the credit card in the days following the event.
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
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com

TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Mar 7-9, 2025
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY, 4:00PM
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B
DIVISION
12U-18U
ENTRY FEE
$1,799/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
$1,950/team (16U)
$1,950/team (18U)