OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited for our Spring Thaw Tournament at Patriot Ice Center. This Round Robin tournament showcases 10U through 18U age levels. Games begin 12PM Friday, April 19, 2024.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Patriot Ice Center
101 John F Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711
Ice World
1300 Governors Ct, Abingdon, MD 21009
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
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
April 19-21, 2024
Games begin 12PM Friday
SKILL LEVEL
A/B (10U OPEN)
DIVISION
10U-18U
ENTRY FEE
$1,395/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,595/team (16U)
$1,595/team (18U)
NEWS
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is back in action, bringing you the spirited St. Patty's Puck Smackdown Tournament in New Jersey. This Round Robin tournament is set to dazzle across age levels from 12U to 18U, promising a weekend of top-tier hockey and Irish luck on display.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Igloo Ice Arena
3033 Fostertown Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
Pennsauken Skate Zone
6725 River Rd, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110
HOTELS
Click here to book your hotel
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
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
Shopping
- Target
- Pro Shop at Igloo
- Gear Zone at Pennsauken
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Mar 8-10, 2024
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B
DIVISION
12U-18U
ENTRY FEE
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,799/team (14U)
$1,899/team (16U)
$1,899/team (18U)
NEWS
SCHEDULE
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is back in action, bringing you the spirited St. Patty's Puck Smackdown Tournament at the renowned Patriot Ice Center. This Round Robin tournament is set to dazzle across age levels from 8U to 12U, promising a weekend of top-tier hockey and Irish luck on display.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Patriot Ice Center
101 John F Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711
HOTELS
Click here to book your hotel
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Mar 8-10, 2024
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B
DIVISION
8U-12U
ENTRY FEE
$799/team (8U)
$1,399/team (10U)
$1,399/team (12U)
NEWS
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited for our annual President's Cup Tournament at Patriot Ice Center. This Round Robin tournament showcases 8U through 18U age levels.
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 17-19, 2024
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B
DIVISION
10U-18U
ENTRY FEE
$1,399/team (10U)
$1,399/team (12U)
$1,399/team (14U)
$1,399/team (16U)
$1,399/team (18U)
NEWS
SCHEDULE
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is gearing up for our traditional New Jersey President's Cup Tournament, where players will showcase their skills in a Round Robin format spanning age levels from 10U to 18U.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
SportsCare Arena
16 Aspen Dr, Randolph, NJ 07869
Skylands Ice World
2765 NJ-23, Stockholm, NJ 07460
ProSkate Ice Arena
1000 Cornwall Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
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 17-20, 2024
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B
DIVISION
10U-18U
ENTRY FEE
$1,699/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,799/team (14U)
$1,899/team (16U)
$1,899/team (18U)
NEWS
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to anticipate our upcoming Winter Whiteout Tournament, a dynamic Round Robin event that will bring together age levels spanning from 10U to 18U, set across various rinks in New Jersey and Delaware.
ARENAS
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 (Saturday only for local teams)
101 John F Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711
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 13-15, 2024
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B
DIVISION
10U-18U
ENTRY FEE
$1,699/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,799/team (14U)
$1,899/team (16U)
$1,899/team (18U)
NEWS
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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 18U, promising an exhilarating display of hockey skill and passion.
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 24-26, 2023
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B
DIVISION
10U-18U
ENTRY FEE
$1,699/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,799/team (14U)
$1,899/team (16U)
$1,899/team (18U)
NEWS
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OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to announce the arrival of our traditional Thanksgiving Classic Tournament at the esteemed Patriot Ice Center, featuring an engaging Round Robin format that will shine a spotlight on age levels spanning from 8U to 18U, promising an exhilarating display of hockey skill and passion.
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 24-26, 2023
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B
DIVISION
8U-18U
ENTRY FEE
$799/team (8U)
$1,399/team (10U)
$1,399/team (12U)
$1,399/team (14U)
$1,399/team (16U)
$1,399/team (18U)
NEWS
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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.
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 7-9, 2023
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B
DIVISION
8U-18U
ENTRY FEE
$899/team (8U)
$1,699/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,799/team (14U)
$1,899/team (16U)
$1,899/team (18U)
NEWS
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College Hockey Exposure Showcase, taking place on September 8-10 at York Ice Arena. This tournament is exclusively for 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.
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
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
DATE
Sept 8-10, 2023
SKILL LEVEL
AA/A/B
DIVISION
18U
ENTRY FEE
$1,899/team (18U)