OVERVIEW

The U.S. Federations Championships will feature the top teams competing in the 8U AAA division from across the United States. This event, scheduled for February 14-16, 2026, is by invitation only and will take place at the Ice Vault in Wayne, NJ. All games will be broadcast on BlackBearSports.TV with live announcers.

 

Sanctioning
The 8U championships is a full-ice championship and is not sanctioned by USA Hockey.
 
Rankings-Based Invitations
Teams are invited based on their rankings as of December 15, 2025. Only the top teams in each division are invited, and there will be no substitutions if a team cannot attend. Teams must confirm their participation by January 1, 2026. $1,275 entry fee per team. 
 
Event Format
The event will run from Saturday morning to Monday at 5:00 PM (ET). Round-robin play followed by elimination rounds, playoffs, and championship games.
 
Awards and Recognition
Teams and players will receive trophies, medals, and MVP awards. Additional recognition will be given to the Player of the Game, the champions of each division, and all tournament teams.
 
Hosted by Leading Leagues
The event is organized by the Eastern Hockey Federation (EHF), a Massachusetts-based league and the number one youth hockey league in America, and the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF), with guaranteed participation from their top-ranked teams.
 

ARENAS

Ice Vault
10 Nevins Rd. Wayne, NJ 07470
 
About the Ice Vault
 
SportsCare Arena
16 Aspen Dr, Randolph, NJ 07869
SportsCare Physical Therapy Randolph, NJ | SportsCare Arena
 
8U Federation Nationals
THF Logo All White(1024 x 1024) (1)
Greater Michigan Prospects
AHF Tagline White and Black Font Logo

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

February 14-16, 2026

SKILL LEVEL

AAA

DIVISION

8U

ENTRY FEE

$1,275 PER TEAM

BY INVITE ONLY

SCHEDULE RELEASED
TOURNAMENT FORMAT

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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

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
REGISTER

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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
REGISTER

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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

CHAMPIONS SKATING CENTER

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

 

BOLTON ICE PALACE

145 Hop River Rd
Bolton, CT 06043

(860) 646-7851

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
REGISTER

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OVERVIEW

The U.S. Federations Championships will feature the top teams competing at the 9U AAA, & 10U AAA divisions from across the United States. This event, scheduled for February 14-16, 2026, is by invitation only and will take place at the Ice Vault in Wayne, NJ. All games will be broadcast on BlackBearSports.TV with live announcers.

 

Sanctioning
 
Rankings-Based Invitations
Teams are invited based on their rankings as of December 15, 2025. Only the top teams in each division are invited, and there will be no substitutions if a team cannot attend. Teams must confirm their participation by January 1, 2026. $1,275 entry fee per team. 
 
Event Format
The event will run from Saturday morning to Monday at 5:00 PM (ET). Round-robin play followed by elimination rounds, playoffs, and championship games.
 
Awards and Recognition
Teams and players will receive trophies, medals, and MVP awards. Additional recognition will be given to the Player of the Game, the champions of each division, and all tournament teams.
 
Hosted by Leading Leagues
The event is organized by the Eastern Hockey Federation (EHF), a Massachusetts-based league and the number one youth hockey league in America, and the Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF), with guaranteed participation from their top-ranked teams.
 

ARENAS

Ice Vault
10 Nevins Rd. Wayne, NJ 07470
 
About the Ice Vault
 
SportsCare Arena
16 Aspen Dr, Randolph, NJ 07869
SportsCare Physical Therapy Randolph, NJ | SportsCare Arena
 
THF Logo All White(1024 x 1024) (1)
Greater Michigan Prospects
AHF Tagline White and Black Font Logo
Screen Shot 2026-02-15 at 1.10.28 PM
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TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

February 14-16, 2026

SKILL LEVEL

AAA

DIVISION

9U & 10U

ENTRY FEE

$1,275 PER TEAM

BY INVITE ONLY

SCHEDULE RELEASED
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
GAME PROTOCOLS
TIE BREAKERS INFORMATION

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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

IN THE AREA

Visit Delaware Brochure

Things To Do In Delaware

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

Watch Live on Black Bear TV

June 16, 2025

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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)

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)

 

REGISTER
SHOP APPAREL
BBTV Rink Web
SUBMIT YOUR TOURNAMENT PHOTOS

DIVISION CHAMPIONS

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OVERVIEW

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)

SCHEDULE RELEASED
SUBMIT YOUR TOURNAMENT PHOTOS

DIVISION CHAMPIONS

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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

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