Thanksgiving Classic

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Date Nov 29-Dec 1, 2024
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Location Chicago, IL
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Ages 10U-12U
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Gender male

OVERVIEW

Welcome to the Thanksgiving Classic Hockey Tournament from November 29-December 1, 2024. Our tournament, catering to Tier II AA/A/B 10U & 12U 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

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

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 16 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

CONTACT

Cindy Irving, Director of Operations - cindy@defenderhockey.com 

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TOURNAMENT DETAILS

DATE

Nov 29-Dec 1, 2024
GAMES BEGIN FRIDAY, 8:00AM

SKILL LEVEL

AA/A/B

DIVISION

10U-12U

ENTRY FEE

$1,599/team (10U)
$1,699/team (12U)

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