Celebrate the long weekend on the ice at the NGHL Labor Day Challenge—a perfect way to kick off the 2026–27 season. This event welcomes AA 12U, 14U, 16U, and 19U divisions for a fun, competitive, and well-organized start to the season.
This event has a 5-game guarantee, maximizing your team’s travel dollars, in a Round Robin format with finals. Guest teams are welcome at this event. All NGHL events are USA Hockey-sanctioned.
14U - Enfield Twin Rinks, 1 Prior Rd, Enfield, CT
12U - Newington Ice Arena, 300 Alumni Road, Newington, CT
16U - Champion Ice Rink, 6 Progress Dr, Cromwell, CT; Bolton Ice Palace, 145 Hop River Rd, Bolton, CT
19U - Champion Ice Rink, 6 Progress Dr, Cromwell, CT;
Wesleyan College Spurrier-Snyder Rink, 161 Cross St, Middletown, CT 06459;
Northford Ice Pavilion, 24 Fire-Lite Pl, Northford, CT
Please review and share event policies with coaches, managers, and players
This event is a Stay-to-Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. All hotels are convenient to arenas.
All players and coaches must complete the waiver before competing. A link will be provided to each team.
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Official NGHL Labor Day Challenge merchandise is here! Pre-order online or purchase in person at the event.
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