OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited for our Spring Thaw Tournament at Patriot Ice Center. This Round Robin tournament showcases 10U through 14U age levels.
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.
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
April 25-27, 2025
SKILL LEVEL
A/B
DIVISION
10U-14U
ENTRY FEE
$1,445/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14UA)
NEWS
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OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited for our annual President's Cup Tournament in New Jersey. This Round Robin tournament showcases 10U through 14U age levels. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster classification. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
SportsCare Arena
16 Aspen Drive, Randolph, New Jersey
Skylands Ice World
2765 NJ-23, Stockholm, NJ 07460
HOTELS
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Black River Barn, 1178 Route 10, West St, Randolph, NJ 07869
- Fuddruckers, 275 NJ-10, Succasunna, NJ 07876
- Randolph Diner Bar and Grill, 517 NJ-10 E, Randolph, NJ 07869
- Tony's Restaurant Pizza, 2771 Paterson Hamburg Turnpike, Stockholm, NJ 07460
Shopping
- Target, 94 NJ-23, Riverdale, NJ 07457
- Target, 381 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866
- Hockey Pro Shop at Skylands
- Pure Hockey, 343 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com

TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Feb 15-17, 2025
SKILL LEVEL
A/B
DIVISION
10U-16U
ENTRY FEE
$1,749/team (10U)
$1,799/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
SCHEDULE
SCORES
STANDINGS
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OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited for our annual President's Cup Tournament in Delaware. This Round Robin tournament showcases 10U through 14U age levels. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster classification. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Patriot Ice Center
101 John F Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Feb 15-17, 2025
SKILL LEVEL
A/B
DIVISION
10U-14U
ENTRY FEE
$1,449/team (10U)
$1,449/team (12U)
$1,449/team (14U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
SCHEDULE
SCORES
STANDINGS
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OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments eagerly welcomes back the much-awaited Mite Madness Tournament at York Ice Arena, a captivating Round Robin event exclusively tailored to showcase the incredible talents of our youngest players in the Mite category. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster classification. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
York Ice Arena
941 Vander Ave, York, PA 17403
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
York, Pennsylvania, is a beautiful location for this exciting tournament. There are plenty of activities to do in the area, including exploring the history of the United States. York is the birthplace of the Articles of Confederation, and visitors can learn more about this important historical document at the Colonial Courthouse.
The Indian Steps Museum is also a fascinating destination, where visitors can learn about indigenous peoples and their culture. For those interested in the performing arts, the 20th-century Capitol Theatre in the Appell Center for the Performing Arts hosts seasonal events and comedy shows.
The county is also home to over 4,500 acres of public parks and dozens of biking and hiking trails, providing visitors with an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.
Restaurants
- Wyndridge Farm
- John Wright Restaurant
- ROOST Uncommon Kitchen
- Central Family Restaurant
- Sweet Willows Creamery
Shopping
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com

TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Feb 1-2, 2025
SKILL LEVEL
A/B/C
DIVISION
6U-8U | Half Ice
ENTRY FEE
$945/team (6U Half Ice)
$945/team (8U Half Ice)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
SCHEDULE
SCORES
STANDINGS
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments eagerly welcomes back the much-awaited Mite Madness Tournament in New Jersey, a captivating Round Robin event exclusively tailored to showcase the incredible talents of our youngest players in the Mite category. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster classification. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Jersey Shore Arena
1215 Wyckoff Road, Wall, NJ 07727
HOTELS
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

TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Feb 1-2, 2025
SKILL LEVEL
B/C
DIVISION
6U-8U Half Ice
ENTRY FEE
$945/team (6U Half Ice)
$945/team (8U Half Ice)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
SCHEDULE
SCORES
STANDINGS
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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 10U to 18U, set across various rinks in Southern New Jersey. Games begin Friday at 4pm, 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.
Note:
10U-12U - Games at Northeast Skate Zone, Grundy Arena, Bucks County and Revolution Ice Garden
14U-18U - Games at Igloo Ice Arena and Pennsauken Skate Zone
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Note:
10U-12U - Northeast Skate Zone, Grundy Arena, Bucks County Ice, Revolution Ice Gardens
14U-18U - Games at Igloo Ice Arena and Pennsauken Skate Zone
Igloo Ice Arena
3033 Fostertown Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
Grundy Ice Arena
475 Beaver St, Bristol, PA 19007
Pennsauken Skate Zone
6725 River Rd, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110
Northeast Skate Zone
10990 Decatur Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Patriot Ice Center
101 John F. Campbell Drive, Newark, Delaware 19711
(Note: Teams from or traveling near Delaware will play their first game at Patriot Ice Center.)
Bucks County Ice Center
1185 York Road, Warminster, PA 18974
Revolution Ice Gardens
1621 Mearns Road, Warminster, PA 18974
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Miller's Ale House, 554 Fellowship Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
- Cracker Barrel, 1240 NJ-73, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
- O'Connor's American Bar and Grill, 1383 Monmouth Rd, Eastampton Township, NJ 08060
- Bobby Ray's Pennsauken Tavern, 6324 Westfield Ave, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110
- 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 17-20, 2025
Games Begin Friday 4pm
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B
DIVISION
10U-18U
ENTRY FEE
$1,749/team (10U)
$1,799/team (12U)
$1,849/team (13U)
$1,849/team (14U)
$1,950/team (16U)
$1,950/team (18U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
SCHEDULE
SCORES
STANDINGS
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to announce the arrival of our traditional Thanksgiving Classic Tournament in Delaware, featuring an engaging Round Robin format that will shine a spotlight on age levels spanning from 8U to 16U, 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.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Patriot Ice Center
101 John F Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA

TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Nov 29-Dec 1, 2024
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY, 7:30AM
SKILL LEVEL
A/B
DIVISION
8U-18U
ENTRY FEE
$945/team (8U)
$1,449/team (10U)
$1,449/team (12U)
$1,449/team (14U)
$1,529/team (16U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
SCHEDULE
SCORES
STANDINGS
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to announce the arrival of our traditional Thanksgiving Classic Tournament at Skylands and SportsCare, 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.

PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
SportsCare Arena
16 Aspen Dr, Randolph, NJ 07869
Skylands Ice World
2765 NJ-23, Stockholm, NJ 07460
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Black River Barn, 1178 Route 10, West St, Randolph, NJ 07869
- Fuddruckers, 275 NJ-10, Succasunna, NJ 07876
- Randolph Diner Bar and Grill, 517 NJ-10 E, Randolph, NJ 07869
- Tony's Restaurant Pizza, 2771 Paterson Hamburg Turnpike, Stockholm, NJ 07460
Shopping
- Target, 94 NJ-23, Riverdale, NJ 07457
- Target, 381 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866
- Hockey Pro Shop at Skylands
- Pure Hockey, 343 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004

TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Nov 29-Dec 1, 2024
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY, 8:00AM
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B
DIVISION
10U-14U
ENTRY FEE
$1,749/team (10U)
$1,799/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
SCHEDULE
SCORES
STANDINGS
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments 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. 16U and 18U games will played at York Ice Arena. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Klick Lewis Arena
101 Landings Dr, Annville, PA 17003
Twin Ponds Arena
3904 Corey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109
York Ice Arena (16U/18U Teams)
941 Vander Ave, York, PA 17403
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
York, Pennsylvania, is a beautiful location for this exciting tournament. There are plenty of activities to do in the area, including exploring the history of the United States. York is the birthplace of the Articles of Confederation, and visitors can learn more about this important historical document at the Colonial Courthouse.
The Indian Steps Museum is also a fascinating destination, where visitors can learn about indigenous peoples and their culture. For those interested in the performing arts, the 20th-century Capitol Theatre in the Appell Center for the Performing Arts hosts seasonal events and comedy shows.
The county is also home to over 4,500 acres of public parks and dozens of biking and hiking trails, providing visitors with an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.
Restaurants
- Wyndridge Farm
- John Wright Restaurant
- ROOST Uncommon Kitchen
- Central Family Restaurant
- Sweet Willows Creamery
Shopping

TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Oct 12-14, 2024
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B
DIVISION
8U-18U
ENTRY FEE
$945/team (8U)
$1,749/team (10U)
$1,799/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
$1,950/team (16U)
$1,950/team (18U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
SCHEDULE
SCORES
STANDINGS
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments ushers in the autumn season with our highly anticipated Columbus Day Invitational, a Round Robin tournament that brings together age levels ranging from 8U to 18U, promising an exciting display of skill and sportsmanship on the ice. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Champions Skating Center
6 Progress Dr, Cromwell, CT 06416
Bolton Ice Palace
145 Hop River Rd, Bolton, CT 06043



HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Dunkin, 847 Forest Road, Northford CT
- TGI Friday’s, 2335 Dixwell Ave, Hamden CT
- Giovanni’s, (Pizza) 855 Forest Road, Northford CT
- The Breakfast Nook, (Breakfast) 448 Washington Ave, North Haven CT
- Bishop’s Gate Tavern, 1505 State St New Haven, CT 06511
- Wasabi Japanese
Restaurant, 280 Branford Rd, North Branford, CT 06471 - Doody's Totoket Inn, 465 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471
- TasteBuds Deli, 6 Church Street, North Haven, 06473
- Celtic Cavern, 45 Melilli Plaza, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Mondo, 10 Main Street, Middletown CT, 06457
- Tavern at the Armory, 70 Main Street, Middletown CT, 06457
- Perk on Main, 386 Main St, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Illiano’s Ristorante Pizzeria, 404 S Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Eli Cannon’s Tap House, 695 Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Matty’s Next Door Sports House, 635 S Main Street, CT, 06457
- Bergen House, 725 Main St Unit 27, Middletown, CT, 06457
Shopping
- North Brand Ford Center, 1717 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471
- Northford Store, 1405 Middletown Ave, Northford, CT 06472
- Village Shopping Center, 1179 Foxon Rd, Northford, CT 06471
- Main Street Market, 986 Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Metro Square Shopping Center, Middletown CT, 06457
- Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Avon Shopping Center, 255 W Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457

TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Oct 12-14, 2024
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B/C
DIVISION
8U-18U
ENTRY FEE
$945/team (8U)
$1,749/team (10U)
$1,799/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
$1,950/team (16U)
$1,950/team (18U)