BLACK FRIDAY DOORBUSTER WEEKEND SHOWDOWN
SCORE BIG. SAVE BIG.
Forget the shopping lines. We’ve got a better Black Friday tradition.
The Black Friday Doorbuster Weekend Showdown brings two days of fast-paced tournament hockey to SportsCare Arena and Skylands Ice World, turning Thanksgiving weekend into a championship chase.
Built for 10U–14U Open Division teams, this inaugural event packs plenty of hockey into one action-filled weekend. With a three-game minimum, competitive matchups, and championships up for grabs, teams can trade the Black Friday rush for something even better—the rush of game day.
No carts. No checkout lines. Just hockey.
From the opening faceoff to the final horn, this event is designed to deliver big plays, big saves, and a whole lot of competition. And just like the best Black Friday deals, spots won't last forever.
Thanksgiving may be over, but the weekend is just getting started.
Two days. Three guaranteed games. One championship up for grabs.
THE BLACK FRIDAY DOORBUSTER EXPERIENCE
- 10U–14U Open Divisions
- Three-game minimum
- Two days of tournament action
- Competitive divisions and matchups
- USA Hockey sanctioned
- Certified referees
- Championship awards
- Live stats & standings through Defender GAME CENTER powered by Time To Score
- Live streaming through Black Bear TV
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
The Black Friday Doorbuster Weekend Showdown features round-robin play followed by playoffs, with each team guaranteed a minimum of three games.
Teams may play one or more round-robin games on Day 1 and Day 2, followed by consolation, semifinal, and/or championship games on the final day. Semifinal rounds and consolation games are not guaranteed.
Divisions are initially organized according to USA Hockey roster and age-group classifications for the upcoming season. Defender tournament operations may adjust placements on a case-by-case basis to create the most competitive matchups possible.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Schedule Release: Tournament schedules are expected to be released approximately 7–10 days before puck drop.
Teams should plan to arrive in the local area by the day before the tournament begins and must be prepared for games beginning as early as 7:00 AM on the first day.
Departure should be planned for after the final tournament day. Final games are expected to conclude by approximately 5:00 PM local time.
Travel Planning Notice: Tournament schedules may require adjustments leading up to the event. Teams and families are strongly encouraged to make refundable or flexible travel arrangements and avoid making non-refundable plans based solely on the initial tournament schedule.
