OVERVIEW

Defender Hockey Tournaments is ready to heat things up for the summer with the Pittsburgh 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

Palmer Imaging Arena
100 Center Ice Dr, Delmont, PA 15626

Palmer - Home

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). 

IN THE AREA

Restaurants

  • Bubba's, Inside Printscape Arena
  • Johnny Waffle, Inside Printscape Arena
  • 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

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

GAME CENTER

SCHEDULE

SCORES

STANDINGS

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

June 13-15, 2025
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY 8:00 AM

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A

DIVISION

10U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$1,445/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,645/team (16U)
$1,645/team (18U)

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OVERVIEW

Defender Hockey Tournaments is proud to announce the 9th 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, Prudential Center, Ice Land, and Pro Skate Arena. 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.

  • 3 to 5 games
  • Championship team awards
  • Enjoy the Jersey Shore beaches and close proximity to NYC

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

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

Howell Arena
269 Squankum Rd Farmingdale, NJ 07727

ProSkate Ice Arena

1000 Cornwall Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

Iceland

6 Tennis Ct, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619

Prudential Center 

25 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07102

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

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

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

GAME CENTER

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

June 20-22, 2025
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY 8:00 AM

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A/B

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)

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OVERVIEW

Defender Hockey Tournaments is ready to heat things up for the summer with the Jersey Shore Summer Sizzler Tournament. This Round Robin tournament showcases 8U 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

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

Howell Arena
269 Squankum Rd Farmingdale, NJ 07727

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 .
 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR HOTEL(S)

 
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

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

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

GAME CENTER

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

July 11-13, 2025

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)
$1,595/team (16U)
$1,595/team (18U)

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OVERVIEW

Defender Hockey Tournaments is ready to heat things up for the summer with the Delaware Summer Sizzler Tournament at Patriot Ice Center. 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

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

GAME CENTER

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

July 18-20, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A/B

DIVISION

10U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$1,445/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,645/team (16U)
$1,645/team (18U)

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OVERVIEW

Defender Hockey Tournaments is ready to heat things up for the summer with the Chicago Summer Sizzler Tournament. This Round Robin tournament showcases 10U through 18U age levels. Games begin at 8:00 AM on Friday, 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

Seven Bridges Ice Arena
‍6690 IL-53, Woodridge, IL 60517

 

Center Ice of DuPage
1N450 Highland Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA

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).

IN THE AREA

Restaurants in Chicago

  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Address: 439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
  • The Purple Pig, Address: 444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Girl & The Goat, Address: 809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Alinea, Address: 1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs, Address: 100 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654

Activities in Chicago

  • Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower, Address: 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
  • Navy Pier, Address: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Millennium Park, Address: 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602
  • Art Institute of Chicago, Address: 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
  • Shedd Aquarium, Address: 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

Shopping in Chicago

  • Magnificent Mile, Address: N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Water Tower Place, Address: 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  • The Shops at North Bridge, Address: 520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  • 900 North Michigan Shops, Address: 900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  • State Street Retail Historic District, Address: State St, Chicago, IL 60602

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

GAME CENTER

SCHEDULE

SCORES

STANDINGS

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

June 20-22, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A

DIVISION

10U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$1,750/team (10U)
$1,775/team (12U)
$2,000/team (14U)
$2,100/team (16U)
$2,100/team (18U)

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OVERVIEW

Defender Hockey Tournaments is gearing up for the inaugural Kruel Summer Shootout, set to unfold at the Pro Skate Ice Arena & Ice Land Arena. 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

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

PRO SKATE NJ - 1000 Cornwall Rd, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey - Skating Rinks - Phone Number - Yelp

Ice Land
6 Tennis Ct, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619

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

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 

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

10U

Black Bear Selects(black)
Black Bear Selects(green)
Lady Selects

12U

Black Bear Selects
Black Bear Selects(green)
Lady Selects
LI Monarchs
NY Lady Kraken
Southern MD Sabres

14U

Black Bear Selects
Cranford Hockey Club(teal)
Lady Selects
Potomac Lady Patriots

16U

Black Bear Selects
Lady Selects
Lynchburg Coyotes
Missfits

19U

Black Bear Selects
Lynchburg Coyotes
Matt Haney Hockey
Potomac Lady Patriots

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

May 16-18, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA

DIVISION

10U-19U

ENTRY FEE

$1,395/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,645/team (16U)
$1,645/team (19U)

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OVERVIEW

Registration for this tournament is now closed. For questions please use the link below: 

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Defender Hockey Tournaments is honored to present the Denis DuPlanti Memorial Tournament, an eagerly anticipated annual event. This Round Robin competition will feature a dynamic showcase of talent across the 10U through 18U age levels. Games begin at 8:00 AM on Friday, 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

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

Ice Line
700 Lawrence Dr, West Chester, PA 19380

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 

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

10U AA

NJ Raiders(black)
SI Royals
Southhampton Penguins
West Chester Wolverines

10U OLYMPIC

CV3 Hockey
Brandywine Outaws
Exton Bulls(black)
NJ Raiders(silver)
Subway Surfers
West Chester Wolverines Elite

10U NATIONAL

Brandywine Outlaws
CV3 Hockey
Exton Bulls(red)
Navy Youth
NJ Raiders Selects
NJ Raiders(gold)
SI Royals
Southern MD Sabres
Subway Surfers
Tri City Eagles
West Chester Wolverines(Miller)
West Chester Wolverines 15/16 Selects

12U AA

Capital Dragons
Delaware Patriots
HLH Elite(major)
Philly Fire

12U OLYMPIC

Brandywine Outlaws
Capital Dragons(red)
Exton Bulls(black)
HLH Elite(blue)
Hollydell Hurricanes
Navy Youth
NJ Raiders
SI Royals
Southern MD Sabres
Subway Surfers

12U NATIONAL

CV3 Hockey
Exton Bulls(red)
HLH Elite(green)
State College Sabre Cats

14U OLYMPIC

Blueberrys Hockey Club
Capital Dragons(red)
Delaware Patriots
SI Royals
Navy Youth
NJ Raiders
Piedmont Predators(Roteman)
Piedmont Predators(navy)
South Jersey Stingers
Southern MD Sabres
Subway Surfers(blue)
Subway Surfers(pink)

16U AA

Brandywine Outlaws
NJ Raiders
South Jersey Stingers
Tri City Eagles(orange)

16U OLYMPIC

Blueberrys Hockey Club
Brandywine Outlaws
H08 Knights
Junior Black Bears
Philly Fire
Tri City Eagles(sky)

18U OLYMPIC

Brandywine Outlaws
CHA Elite
NJ Raiders
Philly Fire
South Jersey Stingers
Southampton Penguins

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

May 9-11, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A/B

DIVISION

10U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$1,445/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,645/team (16U)
$1,645/team (18U)

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NEWS

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Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited for our Spring Thaw Tournament at Patriot Ice Center. This Round Robin tournament showcases 10U through 14U age levels.

Divisional allocation is based on USA Hockey roster classification. However, the tournament operations staff may adjust placements to fit individual team competitiveness on a case-by-case basis.

ARENAS

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

HOTELS

As a reminder, this event is a Stay to Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. Please click on the link below to secure your team block. Please make sure to designate the number of rooms needed each night when creating the block.  You will then receive a confirmation email that contains the booking information to forward to the team families so they may make their individual reservations. All hotels are convenient to arenas. Please make sure families only book via the link provided. Families are not to contact the hotel directly to book rooms for the event. 

 
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 

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

April 25-27, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

A/B

DIVISION

10U-14U

ENTRY FEE

$1,445/team (10U)

$1,495/team (12U)

$1,545/team (14UA)

 

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NEWS

Watch Live on Black Bear TV

June 16, 2025

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OVERVIEW

Embrace the vibrant energy of Nashville unfolds with Tier II 10U-18U AA/A teams Ford Ice Arena Antioch & Bellevue, home of the Nashville Predators. Games begin at 8:00 AM on Friday, please be prepared to play anytime on Friday. Schedules will be released approximately 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

Ford Ice Antioch
5264 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Antioch, TN
 
Ford Ice Bellevue
7638 Hwy 70 S.,Nashville, TN

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

Restaurants

  • The Pancake Pantry, 1796 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
  • Loveless Cafe, 8400 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221
  • Hattie B's Hot Chicken, 112 19th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
  • Prince's Hot Chicken, 123 Ewing Dr #3, Nashville, TN 37207
  • Monell's Dining & Catering, 1235 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
  • Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant, 500 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219
  • The Stillery, 113 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201
  • Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint, 410 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201
  • Arnold's Country Kitchen, 605 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
  • Biscuit Love, 316 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

Activities

  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
  • Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
  • Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203
  • Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205
  • The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Shopping

  • Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
  • The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd, Nashville, TN 37215
  • 12 South, 12 South District, Nashville, TN
  • Five Points in East Nashville, East Nashville, TN
  • Hillsboro Village, 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN

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TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

July 25-27, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A

DIVISION

10U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$2,000/team (10U)
$2,000/team (12U)
$2,300/team (14U)
$2,300/team (16U)
$2,300/team (18U)

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OVERVIEW

Embrace the vibrant energy of Ann Arbor as the Firecracker Shootout Tournament unfolds with both boys 8U-18U and girls 12U-19U teams at Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Ann Arbor and Brighton. Games begin at 8:00 AM on Friday, please be prepared to play anytime on 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

Ann Arbor Ice Cube
2121 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Ann Arbor Ice Cube

Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Brighton
10540 Citation Drive, Brighton, MI 48116

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

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
  • Arbor Hills Shopping Center, 3010 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

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TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

July 11-13, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A

DIVISION

Boys 8U-18U
Girls 12U-19U

ENTRY FEE

$1,750/boys team (8U)
$1,750/boys team (10U)
$1,775/boys team (12U)
$2,000/boys team (14U)
$2,000/boys team (16U)
$2,000/boys team (18U)

$1,750/girls team (12U)
$2,000/girls team (14U)
$2,000/girls team (16U/19U)

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