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
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
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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
Iceland
6 Tennis Ct, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619
Red Bank Armory
76 Chestnut St, Red Bank, NJ 07701
HOTELS
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR HOTEL
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
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
May 16-18, 2025
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY 1:00 PM
AA/A/B/C
8U-18U
$825/team (8U)
$1,445/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,645/team (16U)
$1,645/team (18U)
NEWS
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OVERVIEW
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
HOTELS
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
Nov 8-10, 2025
AA = Cup Division
A = Open Division
10U-18U
$1,649/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,849/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 teams, will take place at Biggby Coffee Ice Cube, Ann Arbor
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
HOTELS
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Applebee's, 3819 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
- Leo's Coney Island, 3644 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
- Relish Restaurant, 610 Hilton Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI
- Fleetwood Diner, 300 S. Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI
- Los Amigos, 625 Hilton Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI
- Zingerman's Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
- Olive Garden, 445 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI
- Tavern at The Armory, 70 Main Street, Middletown CT, 06457
- Frita Batido's, 117 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Activities
- Kerrytown Market, 407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Nickels Arcade, 326 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Museum of Natural History, 1105 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
- University of Michigan Hockey, 1116 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Shopping
- Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor, MI
- Arborland Center, 3600 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
- Oak Valley Center, 2803 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI
- Cranbrook Village, 890 Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Nov 8-10, 2025
AA = Cup Division
A = Open Division
10U-14U
$1,649/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
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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 16U, promising an exciting display of skill and sportsmanship on the ice. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
ARENAS
Champions Skating Center
6 Progress Dr, Cromwell, CT 06416
Bolton Ice Palace
145 Hop River Rd, Bolton, CT 06043
HOTELS
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Dunkin, 847 Forest Road, Northford CT
- TGI Friday’s, 2335 Dixwell Ave, Hamden CT
- Giovanni’s, (Pizza) 855 Forest Road, Northford CT
- The Breakfast Nook, (Breakfast) 448 Washington Ave, North Haven CT
- Bishop’s Gate Tavern, 1505 State St New Haven, CT 06511
- Wasabi Japanese
Restaurant, 280 Branford Rd, North Branford, CT 06471 - Doody's Totoket Inn, 465 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471
- TasteBuds Deli, 6 Church Street, North Haven, 06473
- Celtic Cavern, 45 Melilli Plaza, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Mondo, 10 Main Street, Middletown CT, 06457
- Tavern at the Armory, 70 Main Street, Middletown CT, 06457
- Perk on Main, 386 Main St, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Illiano’s Ristorante Pizzeria, 404 S Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Eli Cannon’s Tap House, 695 Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Matty’s Next Door Sports House, 635 S Main Street, CT, 06457
- Bergen House, 725 Main St Unit 27, Middletown, CT, 06457
Shopping
- North Brand Ford Center, 1717 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471
- Northford Store, 1405 Middletown Ave, Northford, CT 06472
- Village Shopping Center, 1179 Foxon Rd, Northford, CT 06471
- Main Street Market, 986 Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Metro Square Shopping Center, Middletown CT, 06457
- Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
- Avon Shopping Center, 255 W Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
8U A
-
HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK
-
LONG ISLAND REBELS (BLUE)
-
SKYLANDS KINGS
-
CT CLIPPERS
8U B
-
LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS
-
HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK
-
CT CLIPPERS
-
EDGE 8U MAJOR
-
NJ ROCKETS 8U BLACK
-
WESTCHESTER EXPRESS
-
LONG ISLAND REBELS (WHITE)
8U C
-
HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK
-
ECHO
-
SKYLANDS KINGS
-
RHC MITE RED
10U OPEN DIVISION
-
DELAWARE DUCKS
-
MYHA
-
HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK
-
IGLOO JAGUARS
-
JR MOUNTIES
-
PAL (ORANGE)
-
PECONIC WILDCATS
-
SOUND TIGERS (BLUE)
-
CT CLIPPERS
-
WONDERLAND WIZARDS
10U CHALLENGER DIVISION
-
ECHO
-
HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK
-
SKYLANDS KINGS
-
WONDERLAND WIZARDS
-
NORTHWESTERN ICEHAWKS
12U CUP DIVISION
-
HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK
-
NASSAU COUNTY LIONS
-
JR MOUNTIES
-
CENTRAL CT CAPITALS AA
-
WESTERN COLONIALS
12U OPEN DIVISION
-
JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (BLACK)
-
PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS
-
ROYALS
-
JR MOUNTIES
-
CT CLIPPERS
-
WESTERN COLONIALS
-
NJ FALCONS
12U CHALLENGER DIVISION
-
HARTFORD JR. WOLFPACK
-
SKYLANDS KINGS
-
NJ FALCONS
-
ENFIELD EAGLES
-
CT CLIPPERS
14U CUP DIVISION
-
BUFFALO REGALS
-
JR BULLDOGS
-
PAL SOUND TIGERS
-
WESTERN COLONIALS
-
CENTRAL CT CAPITALS
-
HARTFORD JR WOLFPACK
14U OPEN DIVISION
-
JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (BLACK)
-
NJ JETS 14UA
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GRUNDY SENATORS
-
WESTERN MASS VIPERS
14U CHALLENGER DIVISION
-
NJ FALCONS
-
JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS
-
CT CLIPPERS
-
HARTFORD JR WOLFPACK
16U OPEN DIVISION
-
WESTERN MASS VIPERS
-
AMHERST
-
WESTERN MASS VIPERS
-
WESTERN COLONIALS
-
JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS
-
ROYALS
-
PAL BLUE KNIGHTS (15UAA)
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Oct 11-13, 2025
AA = Cup Division
A = Open Division
B = Challenger Division
8U-16U
$995/team (8U)
$1,799/team (10U)
$1,849/team (12U)
$1,899/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
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 16U, promising an exciting display of skill and sportsmanship on the ice. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.
ARENAS
Klick Lewis Arena
101 Landings Dr, Annville, PA 17003
Twin Ponds Arena
3904 Corey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109
York Ice Arena
941 Vander Ave, York, PA 17403
HOTELS
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
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
8U A
-
PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (BLACK)
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PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (RED)
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NJ JETS (BLACK)
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NJ COLONIALS (GOLD)
8U B
-
ROYALS (VELAZQUEZ)
-
ROYALS (MACOMB)
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PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (WHITE)
-
NJ JETS (GREY)
8U C
-
ROYALS (FISHER)
-
ROYALS (MOLDEN)
-
NJ JETS
-
NJ JETS (NAVY)
10U OPEN DIVISION
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DIX HILLS
-
RESTON RAIDERS
-
PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS
-
YORK DEVILS (JORDAN)
-
JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (BLACK)
-
DELAWARE DUCKS
-
NJ JETS
-
ALLEGHENY BADGERS
-
PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS
-
ROYALS
10U CHALLENGER DIVISION
-
RESTON RAIDERS
-
LITTLE FLYERS
-
NJ DEVILS
-
LEHIGH VALLEY
-
NJ ROCKETS
-
DE JR. BLUE HENS
-
IGLOO JAGUARS
-
PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS
-
MON VALLEY THUNDER (THOMAS)
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ALLEGHENY BADGERS
-
YORK DEVILS
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JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (RED)
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DELAWARE DUCKS
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ROYALS
-
WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN
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TI NORTH STARS 10U BLUE
12U CUP DIVISION
-
ROYALS
-
IGLOO JAGUARS
-
PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS
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PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS
-
SKYLANDS KINGS
-
DELAWARE DUCKS
-
CHEEKTOWAGA WARRIORS
-
WINTER CLUB SELECT
12U OPEN DIVISION
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ALLEGHENY BADGERS
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PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS
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PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (MERRILL)
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PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS
-
ALLEGHENY BADGERS
-
JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS
-
BOWIE BRUINS
-
DARIEN YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
12U CHALLENGER DIVISION
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RESTON RAIDERS (WHITE)
-
HAMPTON ROADS WHALERS
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TOMORROWS ICE
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PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS
-
MON VALLEY THUNDER
-
MON VALLEY THUNDER
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YORK DEVILS
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JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (RED)
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WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN
-
IGLOO JAGUARS
-
ALLEGHENY BADGERS
14U CUP DIVISION
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DELAWARE DUCKS
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DELCO PHANTOMS
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PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS
-
PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS
14U OPEN DIVISION
-
DELAWARE DUCKS
-
JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS
-
MON VALLEY THUNDER-1
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PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS
-
PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS
-
ROCO (GELB)
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ROYALS
-
YORK DEVILS
-
WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN
-
METRO JR JETS
14U CHALLENGER DIVISION
-
WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN
-
IGLOO JAGUARS
-
SKYLANDS KINGS
-
SOUTH WINDSOR KNIGHTS
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HAMBURG HAWKS
-
MON VALLEY THUNDER
16U CUP DIVISION
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YORK DEVILS (15U AA)
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FREDERICK FREEZE
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MON VALLEY THUNDER
-
AHA BADGERS
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PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS
16U OPEN DIVISION
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JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS
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PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS
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MON VALLEY THUNDER-2 LOPRESTI
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IGLOO JAGUARS
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NORTH PITTSBURGH WILDCATS
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Oct 10-13, 2025
GAMES START AT 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
AA = Cup Division
A = Open Division
B = Challenger Division
8U-16U
$995/team (8U)
$1,799/team (10U)
$1,849/team (12U)
$1,899/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
College Hockey Exposure Showcase, taking place at York Ice Arena. This tournament is exclusively for 16U-18U players and offers an exciting opportunity for them to kick off their season and gain exposure to many ACHA and AAU programs.
The College Hockey Exposure Showcase is a round-robin style tournament, with each team guaranteed a minimum of four games. The tournament also offers players the chance to interact with coaches and scouts, giving them the opportunity to advance their careers as hockey players.
To participate in the tournament, detailed rosters and/or recruiting profiles are required. These will be sent to college coaches, providing players with the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents to college programs.
College & Junior Scouts: Please fill out the College Exposure Showcase Scout Registration. Click Here for the Form.
ARENAS
York Ice Arena
941 Vander Ave, York, PA 17403
Twin Pond Ice Arena
3904 Corey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Klick Lewis Arena
101 Landings Dr, Annville, PA 17003
HOTELS
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
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
16U CUP DIVISION
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MERCER CHIEFS
-
ICE STORM
-
RALEIGH RAPTORS
-
PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS
-
MOUNTAIN SELECTS
-
CAPITALS ACADEMY
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PIEDMONT PREDATORS
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MERCER CHIEFS 16 PREP
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MERCER CHIEFS 16UAA
18U CUP DIVISION
-
BELTWAY BANDITS
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TAMPA BAY HC
-
JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS
-
CAPITALS ACADEMY (WIGGINS)
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LANCASTER FIREBIRDS
-
TAMPA BAY HOCKEY CLUB
18U OPEN DIVISION
-
AC SHARKS
-
IGLOO JAGUARS
-
PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS
-
JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (RED)
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SOUTHERN MARYLAND SABRES
-
ALLEGHENY BADGERS (BEARLY)
-
MERCER CHIEFS U18A
SCOUTS
GAME CENTER
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Sept 5-7, 2025
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY, 3:00PM
AA = Cup Division
A = Open Division
16U-18U
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)
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OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited for our annual Mite Meltdown Tournament at Patriot Ice Center. This Round Robin tournament showcases Mites.
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
IN THE AREA
GAME CENTER
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
May 31-1, 2025
A/B/C
8U
$825/team (8U)
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is gearing up for the Chocolate Meltdown in Hershey, PA. This Round Robin tournament is exclusively dedicated to girls across the 10U through 19U age levels. Games begin Friday at 8:00 AM, please be prepared to play anytime on Friday. Schedules will be released below this page 7-10 days before the event.
Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster classification. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.
ARENAS
Twin Ponds Ice Arena
3904 Corey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Klick Lewis Arena
101 Landings Drive, Annville, PA 17003
HOTELS
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
- Wyndridge Farm
- John Wright Restaurant
- ROOST Uncommon Kitchen
- Central Family Restaurant
- Sweet Willows Creamery
Shopping
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
GAME CENTER
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
May 30-June 1, 2025
10U-16U
$1,445/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,645/team (16U)
$1,645/team (19U)
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is ready to heat things up for the summer with the Hershey Summer Sizzler Tournament. This Round Robin tournament showcases 10U through 18U age levels. Games begin Friday at 8:00 AM, please be prepared to play anytime on Friday. Schedules will be released below this page 7-10 days before the event.
Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster classification. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.
ARENAS
Klick Lewis Arena
101 Landings Dr, Annville, PA 17003
Twin Ponds Arena
3904 Corey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109
York Ice Arena
941 Vander Ave, York, PA 17403
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.
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
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
HLH Elite (Green)
Red Bank Lumberjacks
Richmond Snipers
Unity Hockey
West Chester Wolverines Elite
Brandywine Outlaws
CNY Stars
CNY Squid
HLH Elite (Black)
HLH Elite (White)
Mohawk Valley Warriors
Red Bank Lumberjacks
Steelheads
Tri City Eagles (Orange)
West Chester Wolverines (Smith)
West Chester Wolverines 15/16 Selects
Baltimore Youth Hockey Club
Mason Dixon Selects
Jr Black Bears
Philly Fire
Brandywine Outlaws
CNY Squid
Richmond Snipers
Long Island Owls
Polar Bears (Kunkle)
Steelheads
Tri City Eagles (Orange)
Extra Attacker
Skyline Leafs
Unity Hockey
Mohawk Valley Warriors
Philly Fire
Polar Bears (Fajt)
Unity Hockey
Baltimore Hockey Club
Brandywine Outlaws
Nassau County Lions
Richmond Snipers
Tri City Eagles (Orange)
CNY Squid
Philly Fire
Steelheads
Extra Attacker
Tri City Eagles (Sky)
Brandywine Outlaws
Syracuse Selects
Tri City Eagles (White)
Unity Hockey
Piedmont Predators
Baltimore Hockey Club
Brandywine Outlaws
NJ/MA Selects
Piedmont Predators (Sky)
Polar Bears
Tri City Eagles (Orange)
Bristol Bandits
Tri City Eagles (Sky)
Extra Attacker '09
Extra Attacker '10
Brandywine Outlaws
Bristol Bandits
CNY Squid
Philly Fire
Piedmont Predators (Navy)
Steelheads
Southern MD Sabres
Tri City Eagles (Red)
Tri City Eagles (White)
Mason Dixon Selects
Hershey Jr Bears
Baltimore Hockey Club
Brandywine Outlaws
CHA Elite
MD Jr. Black Bears
Philly Fire
Piedmont Predators
Steelheads
Tri City Eagles (Orange)
GAME CENTER
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
June 6-8, 2025
AA/A/B
10U-18U
$1,445/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,645/team (16U)
$1,645/team (18U)