Columbus Day Invitational, Hershey PA

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Date Oct 10-13, 2025
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Location Hershey, PA
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Ages 8U-18U
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Gender both

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. The schedule is released 7-10 days before the event.

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

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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). 

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 York is the birthplace of the Articles of Confederation, and visitors can learn more about this important historical document at the Colonial Courthouse.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.

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PARTICIPATING TEAMS

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

8U A

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (BLACK)

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (RED)

  • NJ JETS (BLACK)

  • NJ COLONIALS (GOLD)

8U B

  • ROYALS (VELAZQUEZ)

  • ROYALS (MACOMB)

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (WHITE)

  • NJ JETS (GREY)

  • MT. LEBANON HORNETS

  • WISSAHICKON WARRIORS

8U C

  • ROYALS (FISHER)

  • ROYALS (MOLDEN)

  • NJ JETS

  • NJ JETS (NAVY)

10U CUP DIVISION

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • YORK DEVILS

10U OPEN DIVISION

  • DIX HILLS

  • RESTON RAIDERS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • YORK DEVILS (JORDAN)

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (BLACK)

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • NJ JETS

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • ROYALS

10U CHALLENGER DIVISION

  • LEHIGH VALLEY

  • LITTLE FLYERS

  • NJ DEVILS

  • NJ ROCKETS

  • RESTON RAIDERS

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • DE JR. BLUE HENS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER (THOMAS)

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS

  • YORK DEVILS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (RED)

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • ROYALS

  • WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN

  • TI NORTH STARS 10U BLUE

12U CUP DIVISION

  • ROYALS

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • CHEEKTOWAGA WARRIORS

  • WINTER CLUB SELECT

  • ROCO GELB

12U OPEN DIVISION

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (MERRILL)

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS (SHANNON)

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS (BROWN)

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS

  • BOWIE BRUINS

  • DARIEN YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

12U CHALLENGER DIVISION

  • RESTON RAIDERS (WHITE)

  • HAMPTON ROADS WHALERS

  • TOMORROWS ICE

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER

  • YORK DEVILS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS (RED)

  • WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN

14U CUP DIVISION

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • DELCO PHANTOMS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

14U OPEN DIVISION

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (FUHRMAN)

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER-1

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • YORK DEVILS

  • DELAWARE DUCKS

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS

  • ROYALS

  • WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN

  • METRO JR JETS

14U CHALLENGER DIVISION

  • WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • SKYLANDS KINGS

  • SOUTH WINDSOR KNIGHTS

  • HAMBURG HAWKS

16U CUP DIVISION

  • YORK DEVILS (15U AA)

  • BLAZERS 16U AA

  • FREDERICK FREEZE

16U OPEN DIVISION

  • JERSEY SHORE WILDCATS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS

  • PALMYRA BLACK KNIGHTS (ROME)

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER-2 LOPRESTI

  • MON VALLEY THUNDER

  • PHILADELPHIA BLAZERS

  • IGLOO JAGUARS

  • NORTH PITTSBURGH WILDCATS

  • ALLEGHENY BADGERS

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Oct 10-13, 2025

GAMES START AT 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH

SKILL LEVEL

AA = Cup Division
A = Open Division
B = Challenger Division

DIVISION

8U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$995/team (8U)
$1,799/team (10U)
$1,849/team (12U)
$1,899/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)

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