Youth Hockey Talent Shines at St. Patty’s Day Smackdown Events The St. Patty’s Day Smackdown tournaments held across New Jersey and Delaware from March 8-10, 2024, offered a vibrant display of youth hockey, with players from various age divisions showcasing their skills. Teams from 8U to 18U competed, displaying impressive talent and sportsmanship throughout the […]

Dual Celebrations at President’s Cup Tournaments in Delaware and New Jersey This Presidents Day weekend, February 17-19, 2024, youth hockey teams from across the region competed in the President’s Cup tournaments held in Delaware and New Jersey. The championship day on Monday was the culmination of intense competition, showcasing the skills and determination of young […]

The Mite Madness tournament, held at the York Ice Arena in York, PA, on February 3-4, 2024, concluded with thrilling championship matches in both the A and B divisions for the 8U age group. This event showcased the talents of young hockey players in a competitive and fun environment. In the 8U A Division championship, […]

From January 13th to 15th, 2024, the Winter Whiteout tournament, part of the Defender Hockey Tournaments series, electrified New Jersey with some of the most intense youth hockey matches of the season. The 10U B Division championship witnessed the Mercer Chiefs (Red), with a 5-0-0 record, claim victory over the Igloo Jaguars in a tight […]

From November 24th to 26th, 2023, hockey enthusiasts gathered in Delaware and New Jersey for the highly anticipated Defender Hockey Tournaments Thanksgiving Classic.  In Delaware, the Palmyra Black Knights emerged triumphant in multiple categories, leaving their mark on the competition. In the 8U A division, the Palmyra Black Knights secured a decisive 10-3 victory against […]

Defender Hockey Tournaments Columbus Day Invitational: A Triumph of Skill and Determination The Defender Hockey Tournaments Columbus Day Invitational recently electrified the ice hockey scene in Pennsylvania and Connecticut, showcasing the relentless spirit and extraordinary talent of young players. This annual event not only serves as a battleground for fierce competition but also a platform […]

Introducing our Spring and Summer 2024 Defender Tournaments! Registrations open soon!   Spring Thaw – Delaware April 19-21   Keg Cup – Delaware  May 3-5   Spring Thaw – Jersey Shore May 3-5   Spring Thaw – Connecticut May 10-12   Denis duPlanti – Delaware May 10-12   Girls Tournament – New Jersey May 17-19 […]

Defender Hockey Tournaments is announcing a 25% Off Discount for ALL Mite Divisions! Choose your tournament and use code 25%OFF-MITES for a 25% discount! You can find our complete list of tournaments, including the age divisions offered, here.  

Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited to announce the launch of its new exclusive merchandise store! You can shop the store here and use the sales code DEFENDER23! Get your top of the line Defender apparel and accessories such as t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, slides and more! Also shop an array of sticks for both goalies and […]

The Defender Hockey College Exposure Showcase saw the Lehigh Valley Phantoms emerge as the tournament champions with a perfect record. In their journey to the title, they began by defeating the Lancaster Firebirds with a score of 6-2 after overcoming an early deficit. Their second win came in a shutout victory against the Tom’s River […]