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.

ARENAS

Champions Skating Center
6 Progress Dr, Cromwell, CT 06416

Champions Skating Facility | Hartford Junior Wolfpack Youth

Bolton Ice Palace
145 Hop River Rd, Bolton, CT 06043

Contact Us – Bolton Ice Palace

Milford Ice Pavilion
291 Sub Way, Milford, CT 06461
 
MILFORD ICE PAVILLION - 291 Bic Dr, Milford, Connecticut - Skating Rinks - Phone Number - Yelp
 
Enfield Twin Rinks
1 Prior Rd, Enfield, CT 06082
 
Enfield Twin Rinks - Foundry Hockey
 
Newington Ice Rink
30 Alumni Rd
Newington, CT 06111


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). 

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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OVERVIEW

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

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 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). 

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

Shopping

Colleges in Attendance

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Sept 8-10, 2023

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A/B

DIVISION

18U

ENTRY FEE

$1,899/team (18U)

NEWS

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February 3, 2025

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.

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

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.
 

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

Shopping

CONTACT

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

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Feb 3-4, 2024

SKILL LEVEL

A/B/C

DIVISION

6U, 8U, FULL ICE MITES

ENTRY FEE

$899/team (6U)

$899/team (8U)

$1699/team (Full Ice Mites)

REGISTER

NEWS

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February 18, 2025

SCHEDULE

SCORES

STANDINGS

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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 18U, promising an exciting display of skill and sportsmanship on the ice.

ARENAS

Klick Lewis Arena
101 Landings Dr, Annville, PA 17003

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Twin Ponds Arena
3904 Corey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109

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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 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). 

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

Shopping

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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Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to present the inaugural NE Fall Prep in partnership with Top Gun, set to take place across the esteemed Tsongas Arena (located at UMass Lowell) and Icenter Salem in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Highlighting a Round Robin format, this tournament will feature intense competition among 30 teams spanning the 14U-18U age levels.

ARENAS

Tsongas Arena (Home of UMass Lowell Hockey)
300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA 01852

Tsongas Center

Salem Icenter
60 Lowell Rd, Salem, NH 03079

Salem Icenter

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). 

RULES

All game day protocols can be found here

IN THE AREA

Restaurants

  • El Jefe Taco, 203 Cabot St, Lowell, MA 01854
  • Subway, 254 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852
  • Warp and Weft, 197 Market St, Lowell, MA 01852
  • Red Robin, 6331 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church, VA 22044
  • Penalty Box Bar and Grill, Inside Icenter
  • Fresh Hub Eatery, 23 Stiles Rd, Salem, NH 03079
  • Chili's, 297 South Broadway, NH-28, Salem, NH 03079

Shopping

  • Rockingham Park Mall, 99 Rockingham Park Blvd, Salem, NH 03079

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Sept 1-3, 2023

SKILL LEVEL

Tier 1

DIVISION

14U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$2,100/team (14U/15U)
$2,100/team (16U/18U)

NEWS

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February 18, 2025

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February 3, 2025

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DENIS DUPLANTI GIRLS TOURNAMENT

May 19-21, 2023

Defender Hockey Tournaments is ready for its first Girls' Tournament at Pro Skate Ice Arena. This Round Robin tournament showcases 10U through 19U age levels.

DD Girls 12

12U
Loudon Polar Bears

DD Girls 16

16U
Black Bear Selects

DD Girls 19

19U
Black Bear Selects

Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 3 games)

12U 
14U 
16U 
19U 

$1,445/team (12U)
$1,495/team (14U)
$1,595/team (16U)

Pro Skate Arena
1000 Cornwall Rd, South Brunswick Township, NJ 08852

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MIKEY NICHOLS

JUNE 22-25, 2023

Defender Hockey Tournaments is proud to announce the 8th annual Mikey Nichols Tournament. 2022's tournament raised over $7,000 of the $69,000 donated to the Nichols family. This Round Robin tournament showcases 8U through 18U age levels and takes place at Jersey Shore Arena, Howell Arena, and the Prudential Center. Mites will play at Jersey Shore Arena.

  • Opportunity to play games on the official NJ Devils practice rink
  • 3 to 5 game guarantee
  • Championship team awards
  • Enjoy the Jersey Shore beaches and close proximity to NYC

Registered participants will receive 2 tickets to a New Jersey Devils 2023-24 regular season home game

REGISTER HERE

Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 3 games)

Games begin 8:00 am on Friday

**Mites will play at Jersey Shore Arena

8U (2015-16) - B, C
10U (2013-14) - A, B
12U (2012-11) - A, B
14U (2010-09) - AA, A, B
16U (2008-07) - AA, A
18U (2006-05) - AA/A

$795/team (8U)
$1,395/team (10U)
$1,445/team (12U)
$1,495/team (14U)
$1,595/team (16U/18U)

Jersey Shore Arena
1215 Wyckoff Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07727

Howell Ice Arena
269 Squankum Rd, Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Prudential Center
25 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07102

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

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ST. PATTY'S SMACKDOWN PA

March 10-12, 2023

Defender Hockey Tournaments is back with our annual St. Patty's Smackdown Tournament at Grundy Ice Arena and Northeast Skate Zone. This Round Robin tournament showcases Squirt through Bantam age levels.

REGISTER HERE

Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 3 games)

Squirt (A)
PeeWee (A, B)
Bantam (B)

$1,250/team (Squirt)
$1,250/team (PeeWee)
$1,250/team (Bantam)

Grundy Ice Arena
475 Beaver St, Bristol, PA 19007

Northeast Skate Zone
10990 Decatur Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154

 
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). 

Restaurants

  • The Pines Tavern, 6217 N Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
  • Tony Locos at Grundy
  • Chickie's & Pete's, Philadelphia, PA
  • The Borough Pub, 1800 Farragut Avenue

Shopping

  • Grundy Skate Shop
  • Gear Zone at Northeast Skate

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DELAWARE SUMMER SIZZLER

July 21-23, 2023

Defender Hockey Tournaments is ready to heat things up for the summer with the Delaware Summer Sizzler Tournament at Patriot Ice Center and Ice Line. This Round Robin tournament showcases 8U through 16U age levels.

REGISTER HERE

Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 3 games)

Games begin 8:00 am on Friday

10U (2013-14) - AA, A, B
12U (2012-11) - AA, A, B
14U (2010-09) - AA, A, B
16U (2008-07) - AA, A
18U (2006-05) - A

$1,395/team (10U)
$1,445/team (12U)
$1,495/team (14U)
$1,595/team (16U)
$1,595/team (18U)

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

Ice Line
700 Lawrence Dr, West Chester, PA 19380

 
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). 

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JERSEY SUMMER SIZZLER

JULY 14-16, 2023

Defender Hockey Tournaments is ready to heat things up for the summer with the Jersey Summer Sizzler Tournament at Jersey Shore Arena, Howell Arena, and Ice Land. This Round Robin tournament showcases 8U through 18U age levels.

Summer Sizzler Flyer 2023
ORDER MERCH

Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 3 games)

Games begin 8:00 am on Friday

8U (2015-16) - A, B
10U (2013-14) - AA, A, B
12U (2012-11) - AA, A, B
14U (2010-09) - AA, A, B
16U (2008-07) - AA, A, B
18U (2006-05) - AA/A

$795/team (8U)
$1,395/team (10U)
$1,445/team (12U)
$1,495/team (14U)
$1,595/team (16U/18U)

Jersey Shore Arena
1215 Wyckoff Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07727

Howell Ice Arena
269 Squankum Rd, Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Ice Land Skating Center
6 Tennis Ct, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619

 
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). 

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

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