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

IN THE AREA

Visit Delaware Brochure

Things To Do In Delaware

CONTACT

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

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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

Nashville TNT

June 16, 2025

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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)

REGISTER

NEWS

Watch Live on Black Bear TV

June 16, 2025

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OVERVIEW

Defender Hockey Tournaments is back in action this March with the spirited St. Paddy’s Smackdown Tournament at Patriot Ice Center—a perfect finale to the 2025/26 Fall/Winter Season. Though the snow of winter may still be in the air, this Spring-flavored event brings the heat to the rink with competitive Round Robin play across age divisions from 10U to 12U, celebrating a season of hard work, teamwork, and hockey growth. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Newark and its welcoming local community, teams and families will not only enjoy top-tier youth hockey, but also the fun and festivity of St. Patrick’s Day where Irish luck and spirited competition are sure to shine 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 3 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 6:00 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

DIVISION / RINK LOCATIONS

 
Each division will be scheduled for one or more games at a primary rink, a secondary rink, or a combination of rinks; additional rinks may be added or existing rinks may be removed or changed as needed, and final division assignments and rink locations will be determined before or at registration closure.

 

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 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

Visit Delaware Brochure

Things To Do In Delaware

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

10U DIVISION

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • TEAM PHILADELPHIA

  • CUTTING EDGE COBRAS

  • GRUNDY SENATORS

  • CAROLINA JR HURRICANES 9U RED

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

12U DIVISION

  • WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN 12U

  • DELAWARE JR BLUE HENS

  • ROCKETS HOCKEY CLUB

  • DELAWARE DUCKS 12U

  • MARYLAND JR BLACK BEARS

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

March 6-8, 2026

SKILL LEVEL

A = Open Division
B = Challenger Division

DIVISION

10U-12U

ENTRY FEE

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

 

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Welcome to Defender’s President’s Cup—an action-packed Presidents’ Day Weekend event at Patriot Ice Center in Delaware. Featuring 10U–14U OPEN and CHALLENGER divisions, this tournament brings together strong competition, great energy, and a well-run experience for teams at multiple levels. Located in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic, the Delaware President’s Cup pairs exciting hockey with easy travel, family-friendly attractions, and plenty to explore throughout the holiday weekend, making it an ideal destination 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.

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

DIVISION / RINK LOCATIONS

 
Each division will be scheduled for one or more games at a primary rink, a secondary rink, or a combination of rinks; additional rinks may be added or existing rinks may be removed or changed as needed, and final division assignments and rink locations will be determined before or at registration closure.

 

Patriot Ice Center
101 John F Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711

Ice World
1300 Governor Court‍, Abingdon, MD 21009

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

Visit Delaware Brochure

Things To Do In Delaware

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

10U OPEN DIVISION

  • SOUND TIGERS (BLUE)

  • ROYALS

  • YORK DEVILS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (BLACK)

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • UNION THUNDER 10A WHITE

  • SOUTH PITTSBURGH REBELLION 2016

10U CHALLENGER DIVISION

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (RED)

  • CRANFORD HOCKEY CLUB, SQUIRT GOLD 10U B

  • MERCER CHIEFS U10 BLACK

  • DIX HILLS HOCKEY CLUB

  • NJ ROCKETS SQUIRT BLACK

12U OPEN DIVISION

  • ROYALS

  • IGLOO JAGUARS (BOBB)

  • DELAWARE DUCKS 11U A

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • UNION THUNDER 12UA AMERICAN WHITE

  • GRUNDY SENATORS

  • MERCER CHIEFS 12A BLACK

  • NYC CYCLONES

  • DELAWARE DUCKS 12U A

12U CHALLENGER DIVISION

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (RED)

  • ROYALS

  • DELAWARE DUCKS 12B MCDAVID

  • MERCER CHIEFS

14U OPEN DIVISION

  • YORK DEVILS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS

  • UNION THUNDER

  • RESTON RAIDERS 14U SILVER

  • DELAWARE DUCKS 13AA

  • UNION THUNDER 14U B

14U CHALLENGER DIVISION

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS

  • PECONIC WILDCATS 14U MINOR

  • GRUNDY SENATORS

  • DIX HILLS HOCKEY CLUB

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS TEAM WAGGLE

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Feb 14-16, 2026

SKILL LEVEL

A = Open Division
B = Challenger Division

DIVISION

10U-14U

ENTRY FEE

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

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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

SOLD OUT
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DIVISION CHAMPIONS

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

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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

  • MVT Mites Thomas- White

  • MVT Blue 3

8U C

  • MVT Blue 1

  • MVT Blue 2

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Jan 24-25, 2026

SKILL LEVEL

B/C

DIVISION

8U

ENTRY FEE

$995/team (8U)

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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

Flyers Skate Zone, Northeast Philadelphia, PA. | Outdoor decor, Building, Structures

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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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.

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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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 Palmer Imaging Arena.

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
 
 
Pittsburgh Ice Arena
700 Craigdell Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068
 
Pittsburgh Ice 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 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

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Nov 8-10, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA = Cup Division
A = Open Division

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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