LABOR DAY CHALLENGE
September 4-6, 2026
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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.
All NGHL events have a 5-game guarantee and are USA Hockey-sanctioned.
All teams must be prepared to play from 7:30 am on Friday through to 4 pm on Sunday.
Scheduling requests should be submitted a minimum of 1 month in advance. Email info@nghlhockey.com.
Please note that in the age of COVID, there may be the circumstance that the schedule will change due to teams dropping out with positive tests. Please DO NOT make any plans that can not be refunded.
LOCATION AND RINKS
12U, 14U - Newington Ice Arena
300 Alumni Road, Newington, CT
14U, 16U - Champion Ice Rink
6 Progress Dr, Cromwell, CT 06416
16U - Northford Ice Pavilion,
24 Fire-Lite Pl, Northford, CT;
19U - Enfield Twin Rinks
1 Prior Rd, Enfield, CT 06082
Please review and share event policies with coaches, managers, and players
COST
- 12U - $2,100.00
- 14U, 16U, 19U - $2,375.00
This event is a Stay-to-Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. All hotels are convenient to arenas.
WAIVER
All players and coaches must complete the waiver before competing. A link will be provided to each team.
TEAMS
Put the trip to the NGHL Labor Day Challenge to good use - visit some college campuses! Start planning now:
- Albertus College, (D3) 700 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511
- Connecticut College (D3), 270 Mohegan Ave, New London, CT 06320
- Nichols College (D3), Dudly, MA
- MCLA (D3), North Adams, Massachusetts
- Quinnipiac University (D1), 275 Mt. Camel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
- Post University (D1), 800 Country Club Rd., P.O. Box 2540, Waterbury, CT 06723
- Sacred Heart University (D1, ACHA), 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825
- Springfield College (ACHA), Springfield, MA
- Trinity College (D3), 300 Summit St, Hartford, CT 06106
- University of Connecticut (D1), 2131 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT
- University of Connecticut (ACHA D2), 2131 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT
- UMass Amherst (ACHA D1), Amherst, MA
- Wesleyan University (D3), 45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT 06459
- WNE University, (D3) 1215 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA 01119
- Yale University (D1), 149 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06520
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NGHL FUTURES CHAMPIONSHIP
February 6-8, 2026
While Nationals don’t exist at 10U & 12U, our Futures Championship is a great platform to offer an end-of-season event - something for the younger teams to “play for” during their season and look forward to.
We're thrilled to celebrate our youngest NGHL community with the NGHL Futures Championships (10U/12U) this year in Connecticut. This event has a 5-game guarantee in a Round Robin format with Finals. All NGHL events are USAH-sanctioned.
All teams must be prepared to play from 8:00 am on Friday through to 4:00 pm on Sunday. Scheduling requests should be submitted a minimum of 1 month in advance. Email info@nghlhockey.com.
Please note that in the age of COVID, there may be the circumstance that the schedule will change due to teams dropping out with positive tests. Please DO NOT make any plans that can not be refunded.
LOCATION AND RINKS
Champion Ice Rink, 6 Progress Dr
Cromwell CT
Please review and share event rules with coaches, managers, and players
COST
Questions? Email info@nghlhockey.com
This event is a Stay-to-Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. All hotels are convenient to arenas.
WAIVER
All players and coaches must complete the waiver before competing. A link will be provided to each team.
EVENT APPAREL
WINTER CLASSIC, FUTURES
January 2-4, 2026
We are excited to host a Futures Division, 10U & 12U-only event in New Jersey. All teams have a 5-game guarantee in a Round Robin format and finals. All NGHL events are USAH sanctioned.
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All teams must be prepared to play from 8:00 am on Friday through to 4 pm on Sunday. Scheduling requests should be submitted a minimum of 1 month in advance. Email info@nghlhockey.com.
Please note that in the age of COVID, there may be the circumstance that the schedule will change due to teams dropping out with positive tests. Please DO NOT make any plans that can not be refunded.
LOCATION AND RINKS
ProSkate Arena
1000 Cornwall Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Ice Land Skating Center
6 Tennis Ct, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619
Please review and share Event Policies with coaches, managers, and players
COST
10U & 12U - $2025 (5 game guarantee)
This event is a Stay-to-Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. All hotels are convenient to arenas.
WAIVER
All players and coaches must complete the waiver before competing. A link will be provided to each team.
GO LOCAL
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DIVISION WINNERS
Teams Coming
SCHEDULE
TOURNAMENT MERCHANDISE
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FALL CLASSIC, FUTURES EAST
OCTOBER 17-19, 2025
Sanction # NYT2526069
The Fall Classic, Futures East is thriled to return to the beautiful Utica University Nexus Center. This event has a 5-game guarantee in a Round Robin format with Finals. All NGHL events are USAH-sanctioned.
All teams must be prepared to play from 8:00 am on Friday through to 4 pm on Sunday. 10U & 12U teams are guaranteed 5 games. Scheduling requests should be submitted a minimum of 1 month in advance. Email info@nghlhockey.com.
Please note that in the age of COVID, there may be the circumstance that the schedule will change due to teams dropping out with positive tests. Please DO NOT make any plans that can not be refunded.
DATE
October 17-19, 2025
The schedule will be posted on Gamesheet and share on this event page.
LOCATION AND RINKS
Utica University Nexus Center, 300 Oriskany St W, Utica, NY
Please review and share event rules with coaches, managers, and players
COST
10U, 12U - $2025 (5 game guarantee)
This event is a Stay-to-Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels. All hotels are convenient to arenas.
WAIVER
All players and coaches must complete the waiver before competing. A link will be provided to each team.
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DIVISION WINNERS
SCHEDULE
Teams Coming
TOURNAMENT MERCHANDISE
