OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited for our Spring Thaw Tournament at Patriot Ice Center. This Round Robin tournament showcases 10U through 18U age levels. Games begin 12PM Friday, April 19, 2024.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Patriot Ice Center
101 John F Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711
Ice World
1300 Governors Ct, Abingdon, MD 21009
HOTELS
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR HOTEL
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.
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
April 19-21, 2024
Games begin 12PM Friday
A/B (10U OPEN)
10U-18U
$1,395/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,595/team (16U)
$1,595/team (18U)
NEWS
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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.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Palmer Imaging Arena
100 Center Ice Dr, Delmont, PA 15626
Printscape Ice Arena
114 Southpointe Blvd, Canonsburg, PA 15317
HOTELS
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
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
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
June 14-16, 2024
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY 8:00 AM
AA/A
10U-18U
$1,395/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,595/team (16U)
$1,595/team (18U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is ready to heat things up for the summer with the Hershey 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.
10U-14U | Klick Lewis Arena, Twin Ponds Arena, *York Ice Arena (*Potential 1 Game)
16U-18U | York Ice Arena
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Klick Lewis Arena
101 Landings Dr, Annville, PA 17003
Twin Ponds Arena
3904 Corey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109
York Ice Arena
941 Vander Ave, York, PA 17403
10U-14U | Klick Lewis Arena, Twin Ponds Arena, *York Ice Arena (*Potential 1 Game)
16U-18U | York Ice Arena
HOTELS
REGISTER FOR HOTELS (Teams at Klick Lewis Arena/Twin Ponds Arena)
REGISTER FOR HOTELS (Teams at York Ice Arena)
10U-14U | Klick Lewis Arena, Twin Ponds Arena, *York Ice Arena (*Potential 1 Game)
16U-18U | York Ice Arena
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
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.
Restaurants
- Wyndridge Farm
- John Wright Restaurant
- ROOST Uncommon Kitchen
- Central Family Restaurant
- Sweet Willows Creamery
Shopping
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
June 7-9, 2024
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY 8:00 AM
AA/A/B
10U-18U
$1,395/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,595/team (16U)
$1,595/team (18U)
NEWS
GAMECENTER
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is excited for our annual Mite Meltdown Tournament at Patriot Ice Center. This Round Robin tournament showcases Mites.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Patriot Ice Center
101 John F Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711
HOTELS
Click Here to Book your hotel
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated annual North Jersey Spring Classic Tournament in New Jersey, with a special focus on the budding talents of our 8U level participants.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
SportsCare Arena
16 Aspen Dr, Randolph, NJ 07869
Skylands Ice World
2765 NJ-23, Stockholm, NJ 07460
HOTELS
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Black River Barn, 1178 Route 10, West St, Randolph, NJ 07869
- Fuddruckers, 275 NJ-10, Succasunna, NJ 07876
- Randolph Diner Bar and Grill, 517 NJ-10 E, Randolph, NJ 07869
- Tony's Restaurant Pizza, 2771 Paterson Hamburg Turnpike, Stockholm, NJ 07460
Shopping
- Target, 94 NJ-23, Riverdale, NJ 07457
- Target, 381 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866
- Hockey Pro Shop at Skylands
- Pure Hockey, 343 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is gearing up for the inaugural Kruel Summer Shootout, set to unfold at the Pro Skate Ice 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.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Pro Skate Arena
1000 Cornwall Rd, South Brunswick Township, NJ 08852
Ice Land
6 Tennis Ct, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619
HOTELS
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR HOTELS
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
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
May 17-19, 2024
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY 8:00 AM
AA/A/B
10U-19U
$1,395/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,595/team (16U)
$1,595/team (19U)
NEWS
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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. 12U AA, 12U B, and 14U AA divisions will play at Ice World; all others will be at Patriot Ice Center or Ice Line.
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.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Patriot Ice Center
101 John F Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711
Ice World (12U AA, 12U B, 14UAA Only)
1300 Governors Ct, Abingdon, MD 21009
Ice Line
700 Lawrence Drive, West Chester PA, 19380
HOTELS
HOTEL REGISTRATION LINK - 10U, 12U A, 14U A, 14U B, 16U, 18U games will be at Patriot Ice Center
HOTEL REGISTRATION LINK- 12U AA, 12U B, 14U AA games will be at Ice World
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
May 10-12, 2024
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY 8:00 AM
AA/A/B
10U-18U
$1,395/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,595/team (16U)
$1,595/team (18U)
NEWS
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Spring Thaw Tournament, set against the picturesque backdrop of Jersey Shore. This premier Round Robin competition will bring together teams spanning the 8U 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.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Jersey Shore Arena
1215 Wyckoff Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07727
ProSkate Arena
1000 Cornwall Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Ice Land
6 Tennis Ct, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619
HOTELS
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR HOTEL
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
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
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
May 3-5, 2024
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY 8:00 AM
AA/A/B/C
8U-18U
$795/team (8U)
$1,395/team (10U)
$1,495/team (12U)
$1,545/team (14U)
$1,595/team (16U)
$1,595/team (18U)
NEWS
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Defender Hockey Tournaments is back in action, bringing you the spirited St. Patty's Puck Smackdown Tournament in New Jersey. This Round Robin tournament is set to dazzle across age levels from 12U to 18U, promising a weekend of top-tier hockey and Irish luck on display.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Igloo Ice Arena
3033 Fostertown Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
Pennsauken Skate Zone
6725 River Rd, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110
HOTELS
Click here to book your hotel
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
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Mar 8-10, 2024
AA/A/B
12U-18U
$1,749/team (12U)
$1,799/team (14U)
$1,899/team (16U)
$1,899/team (18U)
NEWS
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OVERVIEW
Defender Hockey Tournaments is back in action, bringing you the spirited St. Patty's Puck Smackdown Tournament at the renowned Patriot Ice Center. This Round Robin tournament is set to dazzle across age levels from 8U to 12U, promising a weekend of top-tier hockey and Irish luck on display.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
ARENAS
Patriot Ice Center
101 John F Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711
HOTELS
Click here to book your hotel
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Mar 8-10, 2024
AA/A/B
8U-12U
$799/team (8U)
$1,399/team (10U)
$1,399/team (12U)