OVERVIEW

Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to anticipate our upcoming Blizzard Cup tournament, a dynamic Round Robin event that will bring together age levels spanning from 8U to 18U, set across various rinks in Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. Games begin Saturday at 8am, please be prepared to play at this time. 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

Igloo Ice Arena
3033 Fostertown Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054

Igloo Ice Rink - Foundry Hockey

Grundy Ice Arena
475 Beaver St, Bristol, PA 19007

Grundy Ice Arena - Foundry Hockey

Pennsauken Skate Zone
6725 River Rd, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110

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Northeast Skate Zone
10990 Decatur Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154

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Howell Ice Arena
269 Squankum Rd, Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Howell Ice Arena

Jersey Shore Arena
269 Squankum Rd, Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Jersey Shore Arena - Home

HOTELS

As a reminder, this event is a Stay to Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. Please click on the link below to secure your team block. Please make sure to designate the number of rooms needed each night when creating the block.  You will then receive a confirmation email that contains the booking information to forward to the team families so they may make their individual reservations. All hotels are convenient to arenas. Please make sure families only book via the link provided. Families are not to contact the hotel directly to book rooms for the event. 
 
Please note, the link below will allow you to initially block a maximum of 16 rooms. Once your initial block is filled, rooms can be requested . Please email ibhcbookings@gmail.com to request additional rooms (once the initial rooms have been filled). 
 
Jersey Shore & Howell: 8U, 10U, 12U
Grundy, North East Skate Zone: 13U-14U
Igloo/Pennsauken:  15U-18U
 
 
 
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.

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

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

8U A

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (BLACK)

  • CT JR HUSKIES

8U B

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS (WHITE)

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (RED)

8U C

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (WHITE)

  • ROYALS (GIRLS)

10U AA

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

10U OLYMPIC

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • PIEDMONT PREDATORS

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS '15

  • NJ JETS

10U NATIONAL

  • CUTTING EDGE COBRAS (BLACK)

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • YORK DEVILS

  • ROYALS

  • NJ JETS

12U AA

  • ROYALS

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

12U OLYMPIC

  • CUTTING EDGE COBRAS (WHITE)

  • IGLOO JAGUARS (BOB)

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (BLACK)

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • NJ JETS

12U NATIONAL

  • CUTTING EDGE COBRAS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • NJ JETS

13U AA

  • IGLOO JAGUARS (GREEN)

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

14U AA

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

14U OLYMPIC

  • IGLOO JAGUARS (BLACK)

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • NJ JETS (13O)

  • NJ JETS

14U NATIONAL

  • IGLOO JAGUARS (GREEN)

16U OLYMPIC

  • CUTTING EDGE COBRAS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

18U OLYMPIC

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Jan 17-19, 2026
Games Begin Saturday 8am

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A/B/C

DIVISION

8U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$995/team (8U) - Will take place at Howell
$1,849/team (12U)
$1,899/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)

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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

As a reminder, this event is a Stay to Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. Please click on the link below to secure your team block. Please make sure to designate the number of rooms needed each night when creating the block.  You will then receive a confirmation email that contains the booking information to forward to the team families so they may make their individual reservations. All hotels are convenient to arenas. Please make sure families only book via the link provided. Families are not to contact the hotel directly to book rooms for the event. 
 
Please note, the link below will allow you to initially block a maximum of 18 rooms. Once your initial block is filled, rooms can be requested . Please email ibhcbookings@gmail.com to request additional rooms (once the initial rooms have been filled). 
 
 
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.

IN THE AREA

Visit Delaware Brochure

Things To Do In Delaware

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

10U OLYMPIC

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

10U NATIONAL

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

12U AA

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

14U OLYMPIC

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • DELAWARE DUCKS (13U AA)

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Nov 28-30, 2025
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY, 7:30AM

SKILL LEVEL

A/B

DIVISION

10U-14U

ENTRY FEE

$1,499/team (10U)
$1,499/team (12U)
$1,499/team (14U)

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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

As a reminder, this event is a Stay to Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. Please click on the link below to secure your team block. Please make sure to designate the number of rooms needed each night when creating the block.  You will then receive a confirmation email that contains the booking information to forward to the team families so they may make their individual reservations. All hotels are convenient to arenas. Please make sure families only book via the link provided. Families are not to contact the hotel directly to book rooms for the event. 
 

Click here to book your hotel

 
Please note, the link below will allow you to initially block a maximum of 18 rooms. Once your initial block is filled, rooms can be requested . Please email ibhcbookings@gmail.com to request additional rooms (once the initial rooms have been filled). 

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

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

10U OLYMPIC

  • NJ JETS

10U NATIONAL

  • CUTTING EDGE COBRAS (BLACK)

  • NJ ROCKETS (BLACK)

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • NJ JETS

12U OLYMPIC

  • CUTTING EDGE COBRAS (WHITE)

12U NATIONAL

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

  • ROYALS

  • NJ JETS

13U NATIONAL

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

14U OLYMPIC

  • NJ ROCKETS

  • ROYALS

  • NJ JETS (13)

14U NATIONAL

  • CUTTING EDGE COBRAS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (WHITE)

16U OLYMPIC

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Nov 28-30, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A/B

DIVISION

10U-16U

ENTRY FEE

$1,799/team (10U)
$1,849/team (12U)
$1,899/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)

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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

As a reminder, this event is a Stay to Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. Please click on the link below to secure your team block. Please make sure to designate the number of rooms needed each night when creating the block.  You will then receive a confirmation email that contains the booking information to forward to the team families so they may make their individual reservations. All hotels are convenient to arenas. Please make sure families only book via the link provided. Families are not to contact the hotel directly to book rooms for the event. 
 
 
 
Please note, the link below will allow you to initially block a maximum of 18 rooms. Once your initial block is filled, rooms can be requested . Please email ibhcbookings@gmail.com to request additional rooms (once the initial rooms have been filled). 
 
 

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

 

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TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Nov 28-30, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A

DIVISION

10U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$1,649/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)

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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 Palmer Imaging Arena.

Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 4 games)

The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.

ARENAS

Palmer Imaging Arena
100 Center Ice Drive, Delmont, PA 15626
 
 

HOTELS

As a reminder, this event is a Stay to Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. Please click on the link below to secure your team block. Please make sure to designate the number of rooms needed each night when creating the block.  You will then receive a confirmation email that contains the booking information to forward to the team families so they may make their individual reservations. All hotels are convenient to arenas. Please make sure families only book via the link provided. Families are not to contact the hotel directly to book rooms for the event.
 
 
Please note, the link below will allow you to initially block a maximum of 18 rooms. Once your initial block is filled, rooms can be requested . Please email ibhcbookings@gmail.com to request additional rooms (once the initial rooms have been filled). 

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

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

10U AA

  • LANSING SPARTANS

10U OLYMPIC

  • AHA

12U AA

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

12U OLYMPIC

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (MERRILL)

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER (BOONE)

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER (ALBERT)

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER (LLOYD)

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

14U AA

  • BUFFALO REGALS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

14U OLYMPIC

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (FUHRMAN)

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER-1

15U OLYMPIC

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

16U AA

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

16U OLYMPIC

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (ROME)

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER-2 (LOPRESTI)

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER-1

  • YORK DEVILS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (BLACK)

18U OLYMPIC

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (ROME)

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Nov 8-10, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A

DIVISION

10U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$1,649/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)

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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

Biggby Coffee Ice Cube, Ann Arbor
2121 Oak Valley Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
 

HOTELS

As a reminder, this event is a Stay to Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. Please click on the link below to secure your team block. Please make sure to designate the number of rooms needed each night when creating the block.  You will then receive a confirmation email that contains the booking information to forward to the team families so they may make their individual reservations. All hotels are convenient to arenas. Please make sure families only book via the link provided. Families are not to contact the hotel directly to book rooms for the event.
 
 
 
Please note, the link below will allow you to initially block a maximum of 18 rooms. Once your initial block is filled, rooms can be requested . Please email ibhcbookings@gmail.com to request additional rooms (once the initial rooms have been filled). 

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

 

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

10U AA

  • BIGGBY BOMBERS 2016

10U OLYMPIC

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS

12U AA

  • ANN ARBOR BIGGBY

  • LANSING SPARTANS '13

12U OLYMPIC

  • BIGGBY BOMBERS '14

  • ANN ARBOR BIGGBY T2

14U AA

  • BIGGBY BOMBERS (ORANGE)

  • BIGGBY BOMBERS 2012

14U OLYMPIC

  • BIGGBY BOMBERS (BLACK)

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Nov 8-10, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A

DIVISION

10U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$1,649/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/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. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.

ARENAS

Champions Skating Center
6 Progress Dr, Cromwell, CT 06416

Champions Skating Facility | Hartford Junior Wolfpack Youth

 

Bolton Ice Palace
145 Hop River Rd, Bolton, CT 06043

 

Milford Ice Pavilion
291 Sub Way, Milford, CT 06461
 
MILFORD ICE PAVILLION - 291 Bic Dr, Milford, Connecticut - Skating Rinks - Phone Number - Yelp
 
 
Enfield Twin Rinks
1 Prior Rd, Enfield, CT 06082
 
Enfield Twin Rinks - Foundry Hockey
 
 
Newington Ice Rink
30 Alumni Rd
Newington, CT 06111

 

HOTELS

As a reminder, this event is a Stay to Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. Please click on the link below to secure your team block. Please make sure to designate the number of rooms needed each night when creating the block.  You will then receive a confirmation email that contains the booking information to forward to the team families so they may make their individual reservations. All hotels are convenient to arenas. Please make sure families only book via the link provided. Families are not to contact the hotel directly to book rooms for the event.
 
 
Please note, the link below will allow you to initially block a maximum of 18 rooms. Once your initial block is filled, rooms can be requested . Please email ibhcbookings@gmail.com to request additional rooms (once the initial rooms have been filled). 

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

 

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

8U A

  • HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK

  • LONG ISLAND REBELS (BLUE)

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

8U B

  • LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS

  • HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK

  • LONG ISLAND REBELS (WHITE)

8U C

  • HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK

  • ECHO

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

10U OLYMPIC

  • PAL (ORANGE)

  • MYHA

  • PECONIC WILDCATS

  • SOUND TIGERS (BLUE)

  • HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

10U NATIONAL

  • HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK

  • ECHO

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

12U AA

  • NASSAU COUNTY LIONS

  • HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK

12U OLYMPIC

  • ROYALS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (BLACK)

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

12U NATIONAL

  • HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

14U AA

  • BUFFALO REGALS

14U OLYMPIC

  • HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK (BLUE)

  • HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK (RED)

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (RED)

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (BLACK)

14U NATIONAL

  • PECONIC WILDCATS

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

16U OLYMPIC

  • ROYALS

  • AMHERST

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (B)

  • PAL BLUE KNIGHTS (15UAA)

  • NJ JETS

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Oct 11-13, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A/B

DIVISION

8U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$995/team (8U)
$1,799/team (10U)
$1,849/team (12U)
$1,899/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/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. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.

ARENAS

Klick Lewis Arena
101 Landings Dr, Annville, PA 17003

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Twin Ponds Arena
3904 Corey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109

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York Ice Arena
941 Vander Ave, York, PA 17403

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HOTELS

As a reminder, this event is a Stay to Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. Please click on the link below to secure your team block. Please make sure to designate the number of rooms needed each night when creating the block.  You will then receive a confirmation email that contains the booking information to forward to the team families so they may make their individual reservations. All hotels are convenient to arenas. Please make sure families only book via the link provided. Families are not to contact the hotel directly to book rooms for the event.
 
 
 
Please note, the link below will allow you to initially block a maximum of 18 rooms. Once your initial block is filled, rooms can be requested . Please email ibhcbookings@gmail.com to request additional rooms (once the initial rooms have been filled). 

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.

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PARTICIPATING TEAMS

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

8U A

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (BLACK)

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (RED)

  • NJ JETS (BLACK)

  • NJ COLONIALS (GOLD)

8U B

  • ROYALS (VELAZQUEZ)

  • ROYALS (MACOMB)

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (WHITE)

  • NJ JETS (GREY)

8U C

  • ROYALS (FISHER)

  • ROYALS (MOLDEN)

  • NJ JETS

  • NJ JETS (NAVY)

10U AA

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • YORK DEVILS

10U OLYMPIC

  • DIX HILLS

  • RESTON RAIDERS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • YORK DEVILS (JORDAN)

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (BLACK)

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • NJ JETS

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • ROYALS

10U NATIONAL

  • LEHIGH VALLEY

  • LITTLE FLYERS

  • NJ DEVILS

  • NJ ROCKETS

  • RESTON RAIDERS

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • DE JR. BLUE HENS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER (THOMAS)

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS

  • YORK DEVILS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (RED)

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • ROYALS

  • WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN

12U AA

  • ROYALS

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • CHEEKTOWAGA WARRIORS

12U OLYMPIC

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (MERRILL)

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS (SHANNON)

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS (BROWN)

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS

12U NATIONAL

  • RESTON RAIDERS (WHITE)

  • HAMPTON ROADS WHALERS

  • TOMORROWS ICE

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER

  • YORK DEVILS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (RED)

  • WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN

14U AA

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • DELCO PHANTOMS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

14U OLYMPIC

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (FUHRMAN)

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER-1

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • YORK DEVILS

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS

  • ROYALS

  • WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN

14U NATIONAL

  • WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

16U AA

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • YORK DEVILS (15U AA)

16U OLYMPIC

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (ROME)

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER-2 LOPRESTI

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • NORTH PITTSBURGH WILDCATS

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Oct 11-13, 2025

GAMES START AT 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A/B

DIVISION

8U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$995/team (8U)
$1,799/team (10U)
$1,849/team (12U)
$1,899/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)

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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
York City Ice Arena - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Twin Pond Ice Arena
3904 Corey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109

Klick Lewis Arena
101 Landings Dr, Annville, PA 17003

 

HOTELS

As a reminder, this event is a Stay to Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. Please click on the link below to secure your team block. Please make sure to designate the number of rooms needed each night when creating the block.  You will then receive a confirmation email that contains the booking information to forward to the team families so they may make their individual reservations. All hotels are convenient to arenas. Please make sure families only book via the link provided. Families are not to contact the hotel directly to book rooms for the event. 
 
 
Please note, the link below will allow you to initially block a maximum of 18 rooms. Once your initial block is filled, rooms can be requested . Please email ibhcbookings@gmail.com to request additional rooms (once the initial rooms have been filled). 

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

Shopping

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

16U AA

  • MERCER CHIEFS

  • ICE STORM

  • RALEIGH RAPTORS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • MOUNTAIN SELECTS

  • CAPITALS ACADEMY

18U AA

  • BELTWAY BANDITS

  • TAMPA BAY HC

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS

  • CAPITALS ACADEMY (WIGGINS)

18U OLYMPIC

  • AC SHARKS

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (RED)

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Sept 5-7, 2025
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY, 3:00PM

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A

DIVISION

16U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)

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