Utica Thanksgiving Classic

Weekend Hockey Tournaments

Hockey Tournament
Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2024
400 Oriskany St. W, Utica, NY 13502

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TOURNAMENT PLAY
Tournament is for AA, A, B teams
10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U
Minor Divisions available
Also offering 14U A, 16U A, 18U A Non Contact Divisions
ALL TEAMS ARE GUARANTEED 4 GAMES
NO GATE FEES
TOURNAMENT STARTS Friday Nov 29 @ 8am & ends Sunday Dec 1 @ 7pm.
NO GAMES THURSDAY THANKSGIVING DAY!
ALL GAMES TAKE PLACE AT: Utica University Nexus Center. A State of the Art 4 Rink Facility!
9U - 14U (3 x 13 min periods)
16U - 18U (3 x 15 min periods)

DIVISIONS
USA 9U / Canada U10 (2015)
USA 10U / Canada U11 (2014 / 2015)
USA 11U / Canada U12 (2013)
USA 12U / Canada U13 (2012 / 2013)
USA 13U / Canada U14 (2011)
USA 14U / Canada U15 (2010 / 2011)
USA 15U / Canada U16 (2009)
USA 16U (2008 / 2009) Canada U16 (2009)
USA 18U (2006 / 2007) Canada U18 (2008 / 2007)

ENTRY FEES
9U - 14U $1895 USD/CDN (3 x 13 min periods)
15U - 18U $1995 USD/CDN (3 x 15 min periods)
Register with payment by June 1, 2024, receive a $100 discount.

Canadian teams' registration fees paid at par. *Canadian Teams must e-transfer funds to payments@weekendhockey.com to guarantee At Par Rate

TOURNAMENT PACKAGE INCLUDES
Player of The Game Awards for BOTH teams every game.
1st Place Teams receive Awards, Team trophy, Team Championship Banner & Championship Team picture on the Weekend Hockey Facebook & Instagram pages
2nd Place Teams receive awards.
Professional photography on site

Official hotels are approx. 10-25 minutes from the Utica University Nexus Center.

Arrive early or stay later & WATCH the Utica Comets (AHL Affiliate New Jersey Devils) team play @ The Adirondack Bank Center Thursday Oct 10th or Saturday Oct 12th. AHL Schedule available end of June 2024

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Don't delay - a $500 deposit will secure your spot in this tournament! Payment in full is due no later than October 28, 2024.

Contact Information:
Tournament Directors
Lucas Zitmanis | Lucas@weekendhockey.com | 905-465-5343
Adam Hook | Adam@weekendhockey.com | 905-580-6708
James Zitmanis | James@weekendhockey.com | 905-330-5205

Hotel Assistance
Event Connect Support | Support@eventconnect.io | 1-888-723-2064

Format: 5x5

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