OVERVIEW

Tier 1 Hockey Federation will offer showcases for the 2025-26 season. The THF schedule is based on full and partial seasons of home and away games for its member teams. With the growth of the THF, the league wanted to offer showcases to make it easier for teams to play more games within the league.

Please note that the schedule will be released 7-10 days before the event start date. Teams must be ready to play at 8 am on the first day. Games are scheduled to be completed by 4 p.m. local time on the final day.

ARENAS

PALMER IMAGING ARENA

100 Center Ice Drive
Delmont, PA 15626
724-468-1100
palmerimagingarena.com

 

PITTSBURGH ICE ARENA

700 Craigdell Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-4423
pittsburghicearena.com

 

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

9U

  • FLYERS ELITE

  • REVOLUTION

  • PBK

  • CHICAGO PHANTOMS

  • NY ARROWS

10U

  • PBK

  • CHICAGO PHANTOMS

  • QUEEN CITY ROYALS

  • OHIO PROSPECTS

  • CARSHIELD

  • BIGGBY

11U

  • MERCER CHIEFS

  • FLYERS ELITE

  • PBK

  • TEAM MARYLAND

  • BIGGBY

  • PITTSBURGH VENGEANCE

12U

  • MERCER CHIEFS

  • PBK

  • TEAM MARYLAND

  • FLYERS ELITE

  • BIGGBY

  • JERSEY SHORE LIGHTNING

  • CHICAGO PHANTOMS

  • QUEEN CITY ROYALS

  • OHIO PROSPECTS

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

January 17-19, 2026

SKILL LEVEL

AAA

DIVISION

9U-12U

ENTRY FEE

9U-12U: $2,300

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OVERVIEW

Tier 1 Hockey Federation will offer showcases for the 2025-26 season. The THF schedule is based on full and partial seasons of home and away games for its member teams. With the growth of the THF, the league wanted to offer showcases to make it easier for teams to play more games within the league.

Please note that the schedule will be released 7-10 days before the event start date. Teams must be ready to play at 8 am on the first day. Games are scheduled to be completed by 4 p.m. local time on the final day.

ARENAS

YORK ICE ARENA

941 Vander Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 848-1084
yorkskate.com

TWIN PONDS ARENA

3904 Corey Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 558-7663
twinponds.com

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

9U

  • PAL JR ISLANDERS

  • MERCER CHIEFS

  • FLYERS ELITE

  • JERSEY HITMEN

  • NYC HC

  • REVOLUTION

  • PBK

  • RED BANK GENERALS

  • CHICAGO PHANTOMS

10U

  • PAL JR ISLANDERS

  • PAL JR ISLANDERS

  • NY ARROWS

  • MERCER CHIEFS

  • FLYERS ELITE

  • JERSEY HITMEN

  • CT JR RANGERS

  • PBK

  • RED BANK GENERALS

  • CHICAGO PHANTOMS

  • QUEEN CITY ROYALS

11U

  • HARTFORD JR WOLFPACK

  • PAL JR ISLANDERS

  • JERSEY HITMEN

  • JERSEY MUSTANGS

  • REVOLUTION

  • MERCER CHIEFS

  • FLYERS ELITE

  • PBK

  • TEAM MARYLAND

  • CHICAGO PHANTOMS

12U

  • PAL JR ISLANDERS

  • MERCER CHIEFS

  • FLYERS ELITE

  • REVOLUTION

  • PBK

  • TEAM MARYLAND

  • JERSEY HITMEN

  • ARROWS HOCKEY

  • JERSEY SHORE LIGHTNING

  • QUEEN CITY ROYALS

  • PITTSBURGH VENGEANCE

  • CYCLONES ACADEMY

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

December 12-14, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AAA

DIVISION

9U-12U

ENTRY FEE

9U-12U: $2,300

MORE TOURNAMENTS

OVERVIEW

Tier 1 Hockey Federation will offer showcases for the 2025-26 season. The THF schedule is based on full and partial seasons of home and away games for its member teams. With the growth of the THF, the league wanted to offer showcases to make it easier for teams to play more games within the league.

Please note that the schedule will be released 7-10 days before the event start date. Teams must be ready to play at 8 am on the first day. Games are scheduled to be completed by 4 p.m. local time on the final day.

ARENAS

CHAMPIONS SKATING CENTER

6 Progress Dr
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 632-0323
championsskatingcenter.com

 

BOLTON ICE PALACE

145 Hop River Rd
Bolton, CT 06043

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

9U 2016

  • SEACOAST

  • PAL JR ISLANDERS

  • CT JR RANGERS

  • NY DYNAMO

  • MERCER CHIEFS

  • JERSEY HITMEN

  • FLYERS ELITE

10U 2015

  • SEACOAST

  • PAL JR ISLANDERS

  • CT JR RANGERS

  • NY DYNAMO

  • MERCER CHIEFS

  • JERSEY HITMEN

  • NYC HC

  • NY ARROWS

  • FLYERS ELITE

  • TOP GUN

  • WEST SENECA WINGS

11U 2014

  • SEACOAST

  • HARTFORD JR WOLFPACK

  • PAL JR ISLANDERS

  • CT JR RANGERS

  • NY DYNAMO

  • MERCER CHIEFS

  • REVOLUTION

  • JERSEY HITMEN

  • JERSEY MUSTANGS

  • YALE JR BULLDOGS

12U 2013

  • SEACOAST

  • NY DYNAMO

  • REVOLUTION

  • HITMEN

  • MERCER CHIEFS

  • JERSEY SHORE LIGHTNING

  • QUEEN CITY ROYALS

  • TOP GUN

  • NORTHERN CYCLONES

  • YALE JR BULLDOGS

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

November 7-9, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AAA

DIVISION

9U-12U

ENTRY FEE

9U-12U: $2,300

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OVERVIEW

Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited for our annual Keg Cup Adult Tournament at Patriot Ice Center. This Round Robin tournament showcases adult A, B, C, D levels. Games begin at 6:00 pm Friday.

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

Patriot Ice Center | 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 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).
 
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

CONTACT

Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com 

BBTV Rink Web

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

B

Bombers HC

Frogs

Hitchens House

Ice Waters

Mud Dogs

Team Gold

C

Apes

Bears

Lawnquenchers

Prospectz

St. Pats

Zombies

D

Baltimore Sentinels

Beavers

Evil Monkeys

Icehawks

Iceholes

Pond Skum

Raiders

Stars

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

May 16-18, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

A, B, C, D

DIVISION

Adults

NEWS

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OVERVIEW

Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Spring Thaw Tournament, set against the picturesque backdrop of Jersey Shore. This premier Round Robin competition will bring together teams spanning the 8U through 18U age levels. Games begin at 1:00 PM on Friday, please be prepared to play anytime on Friday. Schedules will be released below this page 7-10 days before the event.

ARENAS

Jersey Shore Arena
1215 Wyckoff Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07727

Howell Ice Arena

269 Squankum Rd Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Howell Ice Arena

Iceland

6 Tennis Ct, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619

Ice Land - Special Events

Red Bank Armory

76 Chestnut St, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Photo of building

HOTELS

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR HOTEL

 
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. 
 
 
 

 

 

RULES

All game day protocols can be found here

IN THE AREA

Restaurant

  • Brick House Tavern, 3655 NJ-66, Neptune City, NJ 07753
  • Woody's Roadside Tavern, 105 Academy St, Farmingdale, NJ 07727
  • Mulligan's, 203 Squankum Rd, Farmingdale, NJ 07727
  • MJ's, 3205 NJ-66, Neptune City, NJ 07753
  • The Cabin Restaurant, 984 NJ-33, Freehold, NJ 07728

Shopping

  • Jersey Shore Outlets, 1 Premium Outlet Blvd, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753
  • Pro Shop at Jersey Shore Arena
  • Monkey Sports, 1500 US-9, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095

CONTACT

Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com 

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

8U A

HLH Elite-2(Blue)
Hudson Valley River Hawks
NJ Patriots(gold)
Reston Raiders

8U B

HLH Elite-(red)
NJ Patriots(silver)
NJ Raiders(silver)
Philly Fire
Red Bank Lumberjacks
Skyland Miners

8U C

H08 Hockey
Jersey Shore Americans
North Jersey Spitfires
Red Bank Lumberjacks
Richmond Snipers
SI Royals
 
 
 

10U AA

Bad News Bears HC
East Coast Selects
North Jersey Blue Knights
Reston Raiders

10U OLYMPIC

North Jersey Blue Knights

Red Bank Lumberjacks

Reston Raiders-1

Reston Raiders-2

Wolfpack Hockey Club

SI Royals

10U NATIONAL

Jackals
Jersey Shore Americans
Mason Dixon Selects
North Jersey Blue Knights
Red Bank Lumberjacks
Reston Raiders
North Jersey Spitfires
Skyland Miners

12U AA

Blue Wolves
Easy Coast Selects
Reston Riaders
Warriors

12U OLYMPIC

Hard Edge Hockey
Jersey Shore Americans
North Jersey Blue Knights
Philly Fire(Seravalli)
Reston Raiders

12U NATIONAL

Igloo Selects
North Jersey Blue Knights
Reston Raiders
Red Army
Steelheads
Skyland Miners

14U OLYMPIC

Blueberrys Hockey Club (berry)
Hard Edge Hockey
HLH Elite(blue)
Jersey Shore Americans
North Jersey Blue Knights
Red Bank Lumberjacks
Reston Raiders (OLY)
Skyland Miners
Steelheads
Vandals

14U NATIONAL

HLH Elite(green)
North Jersey Blue Knights
North Jersey Spitfires
Reston Raiders
Skyland Miners

16U AA

Wolverines
Hard Edge Hockey
Prestige
H08 Knights

16U OLYMPIC

Blueberrys Hockey Club
Hard Edge Hockey
Jersey Shore Americans
Wolverines
 

18U OLYMPIC

Brick Hockey
Hard Edge Hockey
Jersey Shore Americans
Steelheads
Wolverines

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

May 16-18, 2025
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY 1:00 PM

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A/B/C

DIVISION

8U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$825/team (8U)
$1,445/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,645/team (16U)
$1,645/team (18U)

NEWS

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OVERVIEW

Defender Hockey Tournaments is proud to welcome back the highly anticipated Mite Madness Tournament at York Ice Arena. This two-day round-robin event is designed exclusively for Mite teams, showcasing the energy, skill, and excitement of the game’s youngest players. With limited spots available and strong demand each year, Mite Madness delivers a fast-paced, fun-filled hockey experience set in the heart of the York–Hershey region—an area packed with family-friendly attractions that make this a weekend to remember both on and off the ice.

Featuring:
Multiple Divisions/Levels
Competitive Format
USA Hockey Sanctioned
Certified Referees
Championship Awards
Online Stats & Standings via Defender GAME CENTER powered by Time To Score
Live Streaming via Black Bear TV


Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 4 games). Teams may play one or more
round robin games DAY 1, one or more round robin games on DAY 2, with
consolation/semi-finals and/or championship games on the final day. NOTE: Semi-Final
rounds and/or consolation games are not guaranteed.

Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster/age group classification for the
upcoming season. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to
fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.

Tournament game schedule will be released 7-10 days prior to the event start
date.

Teams must arrive and be available in the local area by the day before the tournament
begins and be prepared to play at 7:00 AM local time on the first day of the tournament.
Departure should be scheduled on or after the final tournament day, with final games
expected to finish by roughly 5:00 PM local time.

Disclaimer: We have noticed an increase in teams that have withdrawn from events at
the last minute causing us to have to re-work the schedule. Please DO NOT make any
plans that cannot be refunded based on the schedule you receive.

ARENAS

York Ice Arena
941 Vander Ave, York, PA 17403

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

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). 
 
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

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

8U A

  • CRANFORD (BLUE)

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS (BLACK)

  • YORK DEVILS (STOUGH)

  • YORK DEVILS (ATLAND)

  • OLD BRIDGE JR KNIGHTS

  • LI REBELS

  • LONG BEACH LIGHTNING

  • RINKX 8U

  • EDGE 8U MAJOR

8U B

  • CRANFORD (GOLD)

  • CRANFORD (WHITE)

  • DELAWARE DUCKS (WHITE)

  • POTOMAC PATRIOTS

  • LI REBELS

  • GRUNDY SENATORS

  • JERSEY CITY CAPITALS

  • LONG BEACH LIGHTNING

8U C

  • CRANFORD (GREEN)

  • CRANFORD (SILVER)

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS (GREY)

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS (ORANGE)

  • DELAWARE DUCKS (BLACK)

  • DELAWARE DUCKS (MAROON)

  • DELAWARE DUCKS (TEAL)

  • YORK DEVILS (BOWLES)

  • YORK DEVILS (BARBOR)

  • PIEDMONT PREDATORS

  • PECONIC WILDCATS

  • GRUNDY SENATORS

  • JERSEY CITY CAPITALS

  • JERSEY CITY CAPITALS

  • JERSEY CITY CAPITALS

  • NAVY YOUTH HOCKEY MITE LIGHT BLUE

  • HUNTSMEN

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026

SKILL LEVEL

A/B/C

DIVISION

8U

ENTRY FEE

$995/team

BBTV Rink Web

DIVISION CHAMPIONS

51-446
201-059
1-051
74-158

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OVERVIEW

Welcome to Defender’s Mite Winter Classic—Pittsburgh’s must-play 8U event of the season. Taking place January 24–25, 2026 at Palmer Imaging Arena, this high-demand tournament is designed exclusively for Tier II 8U B and C teams, delivering fast-paced games, great energy, and an unforgettable experience for young players. With limited spots, and a family-friendly city full of things to explore, the Mite Winter Classic is all about fun, development, and making memories on and off the ice.

Featuring:
Multiple Divisions/Levels
Competitive Format
USA Hockey Sanctioned
Certified Referees
Championship Awards
Online Stats & Standings via Defender GAME CENTER powered by Time To Score
Live Streaming via Black Bear TV


Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 4 games). Teams may play one or more
round robin games DAY 1, one or more round robin games on DAY 2, with
consolation/semi-finals and/or championship games on the final day. NOTE: Semi-Final
rounds and/or consolation games are not guaranteed.

Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster/age group classification for the
upcoming season. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to
fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.

Tournament game schedule will be released 7-10 days prior to the event start
date.

Teams must arrive and be available in the local area by the day before the tournament
begins and be prepared to play at 7:00 AM local time on the first day of the tournament.
Departure should be scheduled on or after the final tournament day, with final games
expected to finish by roughly 5:00 PM local time.

Disclaimer: We have noticed an increase in teams that have withdrawn from events at
the last minute causing us to have to re-work the schedule. Please DO NOT make any
plans that cannot be refunded based on the schedule you receive.

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. 
 

Click here to book your hotel

 
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). 
 
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

The Lamplighter, 6566 William Penn Hwy, Delmont, PA 15626
Jigger’s Pub, 5835 Washington Ave, Export, PA 15632
Sweet Tillie’s Bakery & Cafe, 1001- B 5th Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068
Kings Family Restaurant, 6297 US-30, Greensburg, PA 15601
Italian Village Pizza, 7807 US-22, New Alexandria, PA 15670
Primanti Bros., 4501 Steubenville Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Activities

Northmoreland Park, 280 Markle Rd, Apollo, PA 15613
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7370 Baker St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA 15122

Shopping

Monroeville Mall, 200 Mall Cir Dr, Monroeville, PA 15146
Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, 590 Pittsburgh Mills Blvd, Tarentum, PA 15084
Waterworks Mall, 934 Freeport Rd, Blawnox, PA 15238

 

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

8U B

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER (BURNCHECK)

  • HAGERSTOWN BULLDOGS

  • BALTIMORE STARS

  • RMU BATTALION

  • BEAVER COUNTY BADGERS WHITE - DIDIO

  • PINK CHICKLETZ

  • HAVERFORD HAWKS

  • READING JR ROYALS

8U C

  • READING ROYALS

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER-1 (BLUE)

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER-2 (BLUE)

  • SOUTH PITTSBURGH REBELLION

  • HAGERSTOWN BULLDOGS

  • SHAHA

  • BALTIMORE STARS

  • PITTSBURGH YETIS

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS MITE BLUE - MILLLER

  • REBELLION 8U WASIK

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Jan 24-25, 2026

SKILL LEVEL

B/C

DIVISION

8U

ENTRY FEE

$995/team (8U)

DIVISION CHAMPIONS

207-143
201-156
44-279 (1)
218-108

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OVERVIEW

Don’t miss the Blizzard Cup over MLK weekend in East Lansing, Michigan! - played at the BIGGBY Coffee Ice Cube, one of the region’s most popular hockey venues. With two full NHL-sized arenas and a dynamic community atmosphere, this tournament delivers fast, fun, and competitive hockey in a vibrant college-town setting full of energy and local pride. East Lansing offers great dining, entertainment, and attractions, making it the perfect destination for teams and fans alike.

Featuring:
Multiple Divisions/Levels
Competitive Format
USA Hockey Sanctioned
Certified Referees
Championship Awards
Online Stats & Standings via Defender GAME CENTER powered by Time To Score
Live Streaming via Black Bear TV


Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 4 games). Teams may play one or more
round robin games DAY 1, one or more round robin games on DAY 2, with
consolation/semi-finals and/or championship games on the final day. NOTE: Semi-Final
rounds and/or consolation games are not guaranteed.

Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster/age group classification for the
upcoming season. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to
fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.

Tournament game schedule will be released 7-10 days prior to the event start
date.

Teams must arrive and be available in the local area by the day before the tournament
begins and be prepared to play at 7:00 AM local time on the first day of the tournament.
Departure should be scheduled on or after the final tournament day, with final games
expected to finish by roughly 5:00 PM local time.

Disclaimer: We have noticed an increase in teams that have withdrawn from events at
the last minute causing us to have to re-work the schedule. Please DO NOT make any
plans that cannot be refunded based on the schedule you receive.

ARENAS

Biggby Coffee Ice Cube, East Lansing
2810 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, MI 48823

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). 
 
 
 
 
 
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

  • Woody's Oasis, 1050 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI
  • MSU Dairy Store, 474 S Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI
  • Sindhu Indian Cuisine, 4790 Hagadorn Rd #132, East Lansing, MI
  • Taste of Thai, 2838 E Grand River Ave #2, East Lansing, MI
  • Koala Tea & Coffee, 223 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, MI
  • University Weiner, 551 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI
  • Zhen Ramen & Grill, 4790 Hagadorn Rd #142, East Lansing, MI
  • Playa Bowls, 225 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI
  • Boiling Pots, 2650 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI
  • Kimchi Box, 527 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI

Activities

  • MSU Museum, 409 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI
  • Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science Rd, East Lansing, MI
  • Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI
  • John M. Patriarche Park, 960 Alton Rd, East Lansing, MI
  • Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing, MI 48933

Shopping

  • Eastwood Towne Center, 3003 Preyde Blvd, Lansing, MI
  • Meridian Mall, 1982 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI
  • Mackerel Sky Gallery of Contemporary Craft, 211 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, MI
  • Grove Gallery & Studios, 325 Grove St, East Lansing, MI
  • Tanger Outlets Howell, 1475 N Burkhart Rd, Howell, MI 48855

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Jan 17-19, 2026

SKILL LEVEL

AA = Cup Division
A = Open Division

DIVISION

10U-12U

ENTRY FEE

$1,799/team (10U)
$1,849/team (12U)

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OVERVIEW

Welcome to the Blizzard Cup—Defender’s largest and most electric tournament of the season. Hosting more than 120 teams annually, and set across various rinks in Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, this event brings unmatched competition and a true big-stage feel to the greater Philadelphia region. With top-tier facilities, nonstop action, and an atmosphere that showcases the best of youth hockey, the Blizzard Cup delivers a thrilling MLK Weekend experience for players and families alike.

Featuring:
Multiple Divisions/Levels
Competitive Format
USA Hockey Sanctioned
Certified Referees
Championship Awards
Online Stats & Standings via Defender GAME CENTER powered by Time To Score
Live Streaming via Black Bear TV


Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 4 games). Teams may play one or more
round robin games DAY 1, one or more round robin games on DAY 2, with
consolation/semi-finals and/or championship games on the final day. NOTE: Semi-Final
rounds and/or consolation games are not guaranteed.

Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster/age group classification for the
upcoming season. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to
fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.

Subdivisions/levels may be created according to the division/level structure and the total number of teams registered. 

Tournament game schedule will be released 7-10 days prior to the event start
date.

Teams must arrive and be available in the local area by the day before the tournament
begins and be prepared to play at 7:00 AM local time on the first day of the tournament.
Departure should be scheduled on or after the final tournament day, with final games
expected to finish by roughly 5:00 PM local time.

Disclaimer: We have noticed an increase in teams that have withdrawn from events at
the last minute causing us to have to re-work the schedule. Please DO NOT make any
plans that cannot be refunded based on the schedule you receive.

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
1215 Wyckoff Rd, Wall Township, 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). 
 
 

DIVISION/RINK ASSIGNMENTS

  • 8U, 14U & 16U→ Jersey Shore & Howell
  • 12U & 18U→ Grundy, North East Skate Zone
  • 10U→ Igloo / Pennsauken

As always, one or more games for teams may be played at a primary rink, a secondary rink, or any of the rinks listed above, depending on ice-slot availability.

 
 
 
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

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Jan 17-19, 2026

SKILL LEVEL

AA = Cup Division
A = Open Division
B = Challenger Division
C

DIVISION

8U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$995/team (8U) - Will take place at Howell
$1,799/team (10U)
$1,849/team (12U)
$1,899/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)

DIVISION/RINK ASSIGNMENTS

• 8U, 14U & 16U → Jersey Shore & Howell

• 12U & 18U → Grundy, North East Skate Zone

• 10U → Igloo / Pennsauken

As always, one or more games for teams may be played at a primary rink, a secondary rink, or any of the rinks listed above, depending on ice-slot availability.

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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.

Featuring:
Multiple Divisions/Levels
Competitive Format
USA Hockey Sanctioned
Certified Referees
Championship Awards
Online Stats & Standings via Defender GAME CENTER powered by Time To Score
Live Streaming via Black Bear TV


Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 4 games). Teams may play one or more
round robin games DAY 1, one or more round robin games on DAY 2, with
consolation/semi-finals and/or championship games on the final day. NOTE: Semi-Final
rounds and/or consolation games are not guaranteed.

Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster/age group classification for the
upcoming season. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to
fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.

Tournament game schedule will be released 7-10 days prior to the event start
date.

Teams must arrive and be available in the local area by the day before the tournament
begins and be prepared to play at 7:00 AM local time on the first day of the tournament.
Departure should be scheduled on or after the final tournament day, with final games
expected to finish by roughly 5:00 PM local time.

Disclaimer: We have noticed an increase in teams that have withdrawn from events at
the last minute causing us to have to re-work the schedule. Please DO NOT make any
plans that cannot be refunded based on the schedule you receive.

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

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Nov 28-30, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA = Cup Division
A = Open Division
B = Challenger Division

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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