OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Blizzard Cup, East Lansing, MI, from January 18-20, 2025. Our tournament, catering to 10U-14U AA/A teams, will take place at Biggby Coffee Ice Cube, East Lansing.
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
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Woody's Oasis, 1050 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI
- MSU Dairy Store, 474 S Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI
- Sindhu Indian Cuisine, 4790 Hagadorn Rd #132, East Lansing, MI
- Taste of Thai, 2838 E Grand River Ave #2, East Lansing, MI
- Koala Tea & Coffee, 223 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, MI
- University Weiner, 551 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI
- Zhen Ramen & Grill, 4790 Hagadorn Rd #142, East Lansing, MI
- Playa Bowls, 225 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI
- Boiling Pots, 2650 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI
- Kimchi Box, 527 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI
Activities
- MSU Museum, 409 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI
- Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science Rd, East Lansing, MI
- Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI
- John M. Patriarche Park, 960 Alton Rd, East Lansing, MI
- Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing, MI 48933
Shopping
- Eastwood Towne Center, 3003 Preyde Blvd, Lansing, MI
- Meridian Mall, 1982 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI
- Mackerel Sky Gallery of Contemporary Craft, 211 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, MI
- Grove Gallery & Studios, 325 Grove St, East Lansing, MI
- Tanger Outlets Howell, 1475 N Burkhart Rd, Howell, MI 48855
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Jan 18-20, 2025
AA/A
10U-14U
$1,599/team (10U)
$1,699/team (12U)
$1,799/team (14U)
NEWS
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OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Mite Winter Classic, Pittsburgh Hockey Tournament from January 24-26, 2025. Our tournament, catering to Tier II A, B, and C 8U teams, will take place at Palmer Imaging Arena and Pittsburgh Ice Arena.
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
Palmer Imaging Arena
100 Center Ice Drive, Delmont, PA 15626
Pittsburgh Ice Arena
700 Craigdell Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
The Lamplighter, 6566 William Penn Hwy, Delmont, PA 15626
Jigger’s Pub, 5835 Washington Ave, Export, PA 15632
Sweet Tillie’s Bakery & Cafe, 1001- B 5th Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068
Kings Family Restaurant, 6297 US-30, Greensburg, PA 15601
Italian Village Pizza, 7807 US-22, New Alexandria, PA 15670
Primanti Bros., 4501 Steubenville Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Activities
Northmoreland Park, 280 Markle Rd, Apollo, PA 15613
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7370 Baker St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA 15122
Shopping
Monroeville Mall, 200 Mall Cir Dr, Monroeville, PA 15146
Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, 590 Pittsburgh Mills Blvd, Tarentum, PA 15084
Waterworks Mall, 934 Freeport Rd, Blawnox, PA 15238
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
MORE TOURNAMENTS
OVERVIEW
Welcome to the President's Cup Hockey Tournament from February 14-17, 2025. Our tournament, catering to Tier II AA/A/B 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U (JV), and 18U (Varsity) teams, will take place at Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Ann Arbor, Hazel Park Ice Arena, and Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Brighton.
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
Hazel Park, MI 48030
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
HOTELS
RULES
All game day protocols can be found here
IN THE AREA
Restaurants
- Applebee's, 3819 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
- Leo's Coney Island, 3644 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
- Relish Restaurant, 610 Hilton Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI
- Fleetwood Diner, 300 S. Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI
- Los Amigos, 625 Hilton Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI
- Zingerman's Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
- Olive Garden, 445 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI
- Tavern at The Armory, 70 Main Street, Middletown CT, 06457
- Frita Batido's, 117 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Activities
- Kerrytown Market, 407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Nickels Arcade, 326 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Museum of Natural History, 1105 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
- University of Michigan Hockey, 1116 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Shopping
- Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor, MI
- Arborland Center, 3600 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
- Oak Valley Center, 2803 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI
- Cranbrook Village, 890 Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI
CONTACT
Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com
CANADIAN EXCHANGE DISCOUNT
- $250 Off per Team, purchasing with Canadian currency (CAD)
- Must pay in full at the time of registration
- Offer expires February 14th, 2025
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Feb 14-17, 2025
AA/A/B
10U-18U
$1,599*/team (10U)
$1,699*/team (12U)
$1,799*/team (14U)
$1,950*/team (16U)
$1,950*/team (18U)
*Canadian Exchange Discount: $250 Off/Team
Use the Code: $250OffCanadaWinter2025