OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to announce the arrival of our traditional Thanksgiving Classic Tournament in Delaware, featuring an engaging Round Robin format that will shine a spotlight on age levels spanning from 10U to 14U, promising an exhilarating display of hockey skill and passion. 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.
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 28-30, 2025
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY, 7:30AM
A/B
10U-14U
$1,499/team (10U)
$1,499/team (12U)
$1,499/team (14U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
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OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Thanksgiving Classic, New Jersey, Hockey Tournament from November 28-30, 2025. Our tournament, catering to Tier II AA/A 10U-16U teams, will take place at SportsCare Arena and Skylands Ice World.
Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 4 games)
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.
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 28-30, 2025
AA/A/B
10U-16U
$1,799/team (10U)
$1,849/team (12U)
$1,899/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
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OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Thanksgiving Classic, Chicago, Hockey Tournament from November 28-30, 2025. Our tournament, catering to Tier II AA/A 10U-18U teams, will take place at Center Ice of DuPage in Glenn Ellyn, IL and Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge, IL.
Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 4 games)
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.
ARENAS
Center Ice of DuPage
1N450 Highland Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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
Nov 28-30, 2025
AA/A
10U-18U
$1,649/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Veterans Day Shootout Tournament from November 8-10, 2025. Our tournament, catering to Tier II AA/A 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U teams, will take place at Pittsburgh Ice Arena.
Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 4 games)
The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
ARENAS
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Zoup!, 1900 Main St Suite 111 Suite 111, Canonsburg, PA 15317
- Toscana Brick Oven, 1800 Main St, Canonsburg, PA 15317
- All Star Sports Bar & Grill, 1900 Main St, Canonsburg, PA 15317
- Jimmy John's, 1800 Main St #104, Canonsburg, PA 15317
- Happy Badger Sports Pub, 100 Center Ice Dr, Delmont, PA 15626
- Pittsburgh BBQ, 6625 William Penn Hwy, Delmont, PA 15626
- Dairy Queen, 100 Greensburg St, Delmont, PA 15626
Activities
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 281 Georgetown Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317
- Escape Room, 1007 Waterdam Plaza Dr, Canonsburg, PA 15317
- 30 minutes from Pittsburgh
Shopping
- Southpointe Town Center, 1900 Main St, Canonsburg, PA 15317
- Walmart Supercenter, 6700 Hollywood Blvd, Delmont, PA 15626
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Nov 8-10, 2025
AA/A
10U-18U
$1,649/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Veterans Day Shootout Tournament from November 8-10, 2025. Our tournament, catering to Tier II AA/A 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U teams, will take place at Biggby Coffee Ice Cube, Ann Arbor
Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 4 games)
The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
ARENAS
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Applebee's, 3819 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
- Leo's Coney Island, 3644 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
- Relish Restaurant, 610 Hilton Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI
- Fleetwood Diner, 300 S. Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI
- Los Amigos, 625 Hilton Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI
- Zingerman's Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
- Olive Garden, 445 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI
- Tavern at The Armory, 70 Main Street, Middletown CT, 06457
- Frita Batido's, 117 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Activities
- Kerrytown Market, 407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Nickels Arcade, 326 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Museum of Natural History, 1105 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
- University of Michigan Hockey, 1116 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Shopping
- Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor, MI
- Arborland Center, 3600 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
- Oak Valley Center, 2803 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI
- Cranbrook Village, 890 Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Nov 8-10, 2025
AA/A
10U-18U
$1,649/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
MORE TOURNAMENTS
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 10U to 18U, promising an exciting display of skill and sportsmanship on the ice. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
ARENAS
Chilled Ponds
1416 Stephanie Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Oct 11-13, 2025
A/B
10U-18U
$1,799/team (10U)
$1,849/team (12U)
$1,899/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
MORE TOURNAMENTS
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. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
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 11-13, 2025
AA/A/B
8U-18U
$995/team (8U)
$1,799/team (10U)
$1,849/team (12U)
$1,899/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
MORE TOURNAMENTS
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. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
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 11-13, 2025
AA/A/B
8U-18U
$995/team (8U)
$1,799/team (10U)
$1,849/team (12U)
$1,899/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
MORE TOURNAMENTS
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)
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
Sept 19-21, 2025
AA/A
10U-14U
$1,799/team (10U)
$1,849/team (12U)
$1,899/team (14U)
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.
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
Sept 5-7, 2025
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY, 3:00PM
AA/A
16U-18U
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)