Defender Hockey Tournament - Thanksgiving Classic, Chicago

OVERVIEW

Welcome to the Thanksgiving Classic, Chicago, Hockey Tournament from November 28-30, 2025. Our tournament, catering to Tier II AA/A 10U-18U teams, will take place at Center Ice of DuPage in Glenn Ellyn, IL and Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge, IL.

Round Robin with Playoffs (Minimum of 4 games)

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

Center Ice of DuPage
1N450 Highland Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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

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 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

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Nov 28-30, 2025

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A

DIVISION

10U-18U

ENTRY FEE

$1,649/team (10U)
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,849/team (14U)
$2,000/team (16U)
$2,000/team (18U)

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Thanksgiving Classic, Chicago