2008 "Pre-Season Challenge" tournaments:
Sept, 19-21 - Holland, MI - PW A, AA, Ban. A
Sept, 26-28 - Holland, MI - Mite AA, Squirt A, Midget Minor
Sept, 26-28 - Chicago, IL - Mite-Midget A/AA
Sept, 26-28 - Indy, IN - Mite-Midget A/AA
Sept, 26-28 - Pittsbrgh, PA - Mite-Midget A/AA
Oct, 3-5 - Holland, MI - Mite A, Sq. AA, Bantam AA

Thanksgiving Tournaments Nov 28-30
Chicago Thanksgiving Classic - Chicago, IL
Pittsburgh Thanksgiving Classic - Pittsburgh
Rochester Thanksgiving Classic - Rochester, NY
Congressional Thanksgiving Classic - DC
Great Lakes Thanksgiving Classic - Holland, MI

MLK Weekend Tournaments Jan 17-19
Chicago Midwinter Classic - Chicago, IL
Pittsburgh Midwinter Classic - Pittsburgh, PA
Music City Cup - Nashville, TN
Empire State Cup - Rochester, NY

Pres. Day Weekend Tournaments Feb 14-16
Chicago Presidents Cup - Chicago, IL
Pittsburgh Presidents Cup - Pittsburgh, PA
Indy Presidents Cup - Indianpolis, IN
The Congressional Cup - Washington, DC
Nashville Presidents Cup - Nashville, TN
Presidential Power Play - Rochester, NY

2009 "Tournament of Champions"
The 2009 Tournament of Champions will be held March 6-8, 2009 in Chicago, IL. Champions and Finalists from all of our 2008-09 tournaments will be invited to participate.

Contact Jim Babin, Tournament Director at 847-277-7343 or jbabin@advancedarenas.com or visit www.advancedtournaments.com.

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Arvada Hockey Association sponsors Premium Youth Hockey Tournaments at a premium location. Tournaments for Squirts, Pee Wees, Bantams, Midgets and House teams are held in a state of the art facility at the foot of the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains! All tournament games are held in ONE location - the North Jeffco Apex Center with two NHL size ice rinks. The Apex Center also features a 23,000 sq. ft. themed indoor water amusement park and the Apex ice arena is minutes from some of the most amazing ski resorts in the world and is also located only a few short miles from Colorado's newest shopping mall: Colorado Mills. Start making your travel plans today! Visit www.arvadayouthhockey.com for more!

Check out the Big Bear Tournaments - the tournaments that run on time!  Now in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Indianapolis and Grand Rapics.  This seasons events will provide a terrific blend of teams from all over the U.S. and Ontario.  Look for their skills competitions at selected events, too. Visit the Big Bear Tournament website at www.shootouthockey.com or contact bcsohockey@wowway.com for details.

BLUE COLLAR HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS

A new tournament company will operate in the Midwest for the 2006-2007 season.  Blue Collar Hockey Tournaments and can be found on the web at www.bluecollarhockey.net.

They feature tournaments in Kalamazoo, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Chicago.  All tournaments will be a 4 game guarantee, all divisions (except mini-mites) will play 3 -12 minute stop time periods.  These events will also feature a hospitality reception on Saturday evening for participating teams and their families where you can get together with other hockey families, play cards, enjoy the music, or just hang out with your kids. 

If you have any questions, please contact Dave Wilson at bch@wowway.com or 248-399-3472 or visit bluecollarhockey.net.

The Champaign-Urbana Youth Hockey Association will host tournaments for Mite, Squirt and Bantam AA teams. There will be 12 teams in 3 divisions for each tournament. For more info, visit their website at www.prairienet.org/cuyha/ or contact Robert Belton at (217) 365-9525.

The KC Stars Hockey Association hosts tournaments at the Pepsi Ice Midwest complex in Overland Park, KS for MiteA through Bantam AA teams throughout the year. Visit www.kcstarshockey.com for more.

The Irish Youth Hockey League of South Bend, Indiana hosts the annual Shillelagh Invitational and Spring Fling tournaments. All games are played at The Ice Box 1421 S. Walnut Street, South Bend, IN 46619 and University Of Notre Dame Joyce Athletic and Convocation Center Juniper Road, Notre Dame, IN 46556.

For additional information, please contact Mark Andresen at 574-273-4248 or visit www.eteamz.com/iyhl for details. Applications available IYHL Handouts Section of that web site!

Chesterfield Hockey Association offers:
Arctic Blast AA/A Tournament - Jan. 12-15, 2007
Top Flight Invitational AAA/AA - Feb. 16-19, 2007
Arch March A2/B Tournament - March 16-18, 2007

Visit the Chesterfield Hockey website at www.chesterfieldhockey.com/tournaments.asp

5th Annual Queen City Classic in Cincinnati, Ohio November 23-25, 2007. 3 game minimum, 1st & 2nd place individual and team trophies, MVP Souvenirs, Free ECHL Cyclones games ticket to skater when accompanied by an adult, action photographer, Mite - Midget AA/A/B, Girls (U10, U12, U14, U16, U19), Squirt - Midget AAA. Contact Noelle Jones at 513-874-8281 or 513-307-6513 or autigrgrad@aol.com. Visit www.cincinnatihockey.org.

3rd Annual Thanksgiving House Shootout in Cincinnati, Ohio November 23-25, 2007. 3 game minimum, 1st & 2nd place individual and team trophies, MVP Souvenirs, Free ECHL Cyclones Games ticket to skater when accompanied by an adult, action photographer, Mite, Squirt and PeeWee $625. Contact Noelle Jones at 513-874-8281 or 513-307-6513 or autigrgrad@aol.com. Visit www.cincinnatihockey.org.

Queen City Classic in Cincinnati, Ohio January 19-21. 3 game minimum, 1st & 2nd place individual and team trophies, MVP Souvenirs, action photographerMite - Midget AA/A/B, Girls (U10, U12, U14, U16, U19), Squirt - Midget AAA. Contact Kirk Montgomery at 513-887-0766 or Kirkcarrie@aol.com. Visit www.cincinnatihockey.org.

Affton will host the Jacki Haas Memorial Mite Festival from Nov. 23-25 for all Mite level teams, (AA, A1, A2, B1 House Gold, Silver and Bronze). Entry fee is $475 and applications are due by October 24, 2007.

The format will be different than any other tournament. Depending on the number of entries, you will play as many as 10 mini games (one ten minute period) which will be used to set the seeding for two knockout rounds. It does not matter what your classification as long as you are a registered Mite level team. This will give everyone a chance to play teams that they may not have a chance to play and levels the playing field. This year's tournament will be honoring Jacki Haas, a long time friend of Affton AA that passed recently. The winning teams of both brackets will be refunded their entry fee. Teams traveling further than 10 hours driving time will receive a discount. Tournaments are supposed to be fun. This format should allow exactly that, FUN.

The first 36 teams with roster and payment will be accepted. Information and application are available on Affton's website, www.afftonhockey.org. Contact Steve Androlewicz at standro@charter.net for further information.

The St. Jude Knights Hockey Association hosts the American Classic House Tournament during March in Crestwood, IL. Mite thru Bantam House teams are eligible. Contact Dave Lugo at (773) 233-1503.

The Indianapolis Amateur Hockey Association hosts the Midwest Invitational Hockey Tournament. Bantam All-Star/B, A and AA teams compete with a three (3) game guarantee. Application, USA Hockey roster and entry fee payment must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1. Visit www.playhockey.org/tournaments for a tournament application. Contact Tournament Scheduler Ryan Morris at IAHA at 317-237-5555 ext. 168.

The Des Moines Youth Hockey Association offer several tournaments, including the Tournament of Champions. Visit www.dmhockey.org or contact Paloma Grasso at (515) 309-6299 or dmyhacoordinator@hotmail.com with any questions.

The Meramec Sharks will host the Holiday Ice Blast Tournament during December. Register early to guarantee a spot. If you have questions, call (314) 995-1299 or visit www.meramecsharks.com.

Skokie Park District will host the Skokie Flyers Astor Cup Tournament is in March in Skokie, IL. The tournament is open to all Mini-Mite, Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee, and Bantam House teams only. Contact Rich Blakey at (847) 674-1510.

Sports Weekend International Youth Hockey Tournaments have been running quality tournaments since 1989. Over 2200 teams and over 88,000 players and guests attended last year. Sports Weekend conducts tournaments in Chicago, Grand Rapids, Cleveland, St. Louis, Tampa, Detroit and Philadelphia. Visit www.sportsweekend.com or call 1-800 PUCK USA.

COUNTRY WESTERN SHOWDOWN TOURNAMENT
will be held in Nashville, TN March 7-9 for Mite - Bantam House and B teams, as well as March 14-16 for Mite - Bantam A and AA teams.

All Showdown Tournaments feature 3 game guarantee (max 4-5), Showdown Olympics (fun on-ice event for all players).
All participants receive certificates and tournament souvenir. Championship and runner-up teams receive individual player trophies, championship team also receives team trophy. No gate fees! Applications and fees must be received in full by Dec. 31, 2007.

Please send your contact information to Brian & Whitney Harrington at mrmuskie@aol.com or 410-757-5205. Visit www.eteamz.com/showdown for more.

MLK Weekend: St. Peters, MO - Jan. 19-21, 2008

President's Day Shootout: St. Peters, MO - Feb. 16-18, 2008

Please send your contact information to Sherry or Jim Brown at jbrown@rivercitytournaments.com or visit www.rivercitytournaments.com for more.

Decatur Youth Hockey Association hosts the annual Tournament of Friends in February in Decatur, Illinois for Squirt teams. Contact Chris Matuscak or Lori Tharp at (217) 429-2931 or (217) 429-3903.

The Desert Youth Hockey Association and the Coyote Youth Hockey Association present the Annual Easter Invitational in Phoenix, AZ. Games will be played in Tempe at Oceanside Ice Arena and Scottsdale at The Altell Ice Den. Mite A/B, Squirt AA/A, PeeWee A, Bantam A and Midget A divisions. Visit www.dyha.org for details.