FALL CLASSIC, FUTURES EAST
OCTOBER 16-18, 2026
The Fall Classic, Futures East - 10U & 12U-only event - is thrilled to return to the beautiful Utica University Nexus Center. All teams are guaranteed 5 games in a Round Robin format, followed by Finals.
All NGHL events are USA Hockey-sanctioned. Sanction #NYT2627107
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
$2100.00 (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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LABOR DAY CHALLENGE
September 4-6, 2026
Sanction #CTH27-07
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.
Congratulations to these Division Winners
SCHEDULE
12U GOLD
12U SILVER
14U GOLD
14U SILVER
16U GOLD
16U SILVER
19U GOLD
19U SILVER
LOCATION AND RINKS
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
POLICIES
Please review and share event policies with coaches, managers, and players
COST
- 12U - $2,100.00
- 14U, 16U, 19U - $2,375.00
HOTELS
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), Dudley, MA
- MCLA (D3), North Adams, Massachusetts
- Quinnipiac University (D1), 275 Mt. Camel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
- Post University (D1), 800 Country Club Rd., Waterbury, CT 06723
- Sacred Heart University (D1, ACHA), 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825
- St Joseph’s University (D3), 1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117.
- West Connecticut State University (D3), 181 White St, Danbury, CT 06810.
- Trinity College (D3), 300 Summit St, Hartford, CT 06106
- University of Connecticut (D1, ACHA), 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
OFFICIAL EVENT APPAREL
Official NGHL Labor Day Challenge merchandise is here! Pre-order online or purchase in person at the event.
Click here https://toptierevents.tuosystems.com/stores/labor2026 - to browse NGHL Labor Day Challenge 2026 event apparel!
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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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LOCATION AND RINKS
ProSkate Arena
1000 Cornwall Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Ice Land Skating Center
6 Tennis Ct, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619
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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
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DAWG DAZE OF SUMMER
AUGUST 22-24, 2025
Sanction #CTH26-12
Dawg Daze of Summer in Connecticut kicks off the NGHL's 2025-26 season for divisions 12U to 19U. This dynamic event welcomes over 60 teams. All teams have a 5-game guarantee. All NGHL events are USAH sanctioned.
With many D1 and D3 schools in the immediate area, the NGHL hosts northeast-area college coaches and encourages players to put the trip to the Dawg Daze to good use and visit some college campuses!
LOCATION AND RINKS
12U, 14U: Newington Ice Arena, 300 Alumni Road, Newington, CT
14U, 16U, 19U: Champions Skating Center, 6 Progress Dr, Cromwell, CT
19U, 16U: Northford Ice Pavilion, 24 Fire-Lite Pl, Northford, CT; L. Astorino Ice Arena, 595 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT
Please review and share event policies with coaches, managers, and players
COST
12U $2025 (5 game guarantee)
14U, 16U, 19U $2350 (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.
Teams
12U DIVISION WINNER
TOP PERFORMER
SCHEDULE
NGHL NCAA CLINIC
Kicking off our 2025-26 season, and our Dawg Daze of Summer event, this is the 7th year we’re hosting our pre-season NCAA Exposure Clinic.
The NGHL NCAA Exposure Clinic is a day-long clinic led by NCAA coaches. Skaters will have two on-ice skates and coach-led seminars. This is an opportunity for players to develop a rapport with college coaches, experience different coaching styles, learn new skills and the college recruiting process.
Time to get noticed and plan their collegiate future.
DATE: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm
LOCATION: Northford Ice Pavilion, 24 Fire-Lite Place, Northford, CT, USA
EVENT APPAREL
NGHL Dawg Daze event apparel is available online and at Newington Ice Arena (300 Alumni Rd, Newington, CT) during the event.
COLLEGE VISITS
Put the trip to the Dawg Daze to good use - visit some college campuses! Start planning now:
Albertus Magnus College, (D3) 700 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511
Connecticut College (D3), 270 Mohegan Ave, New London, CT 06320
Post University, (D1), 800 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708
Quinnipiac University (D1), 275 Mt. Camel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
Sacred Heart University (D1, ACHA D2), 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825
Trinity College (D3), 300 Summit St, Hartford, CT 06106
University of Connecticut (D1, ACHA D2), 2131 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT
Wesleyan University (D3), 45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT 06459
Yale University (D1), 149 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06520
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The Buffalo State women’s hockey team demonstrated their dedication to growing the game and empowering young female athletes by leading NGHL’s free girls’ hockey clinic in celebration of IIHF Girls Hockey Weekend, on October 7, 2023.
With enthusiasm and skill, these accomplished players acted as inspiring mentors for the next generation of female hockey stars. Their expertise and guidance on the ice, combined with their passion for the sport, created an inclusive and welcoming environment for girls 8U-12U to develop their skills, fostering a sense of camaraderie and empowerment.
This initiative not only showcased the team’s commitment to the sport but also highlighted the significance of gender equality in the world of hockey, making the event a resounding success and a testament to the positive impact of IIHF Girls Hockey Weekend.
About the World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend. The World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend is a global awareness campaign for girls to try out hockey as a new sport. Thousands of participants took part since the start in 2011. Women’s ice hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in the world thanks to events like this one and similar programs that are being run in many countries.
About Buffalo State Women’s Ice Hockey. Buffalo State Women’s Hockey team is an NCAA Division III team playing in the NEWHL conference.
WINTER CLASSIC, FUTURES EAST
January 5-7, 2024
We are excited to host a Futures Division, 10U & 12U-only event in Monmouth Jctn, NJ. All Futures events are guaranteed 4 games per event with finals based on points.
LOCATION AND RINKS
ProSkate Arena
1000 Cornwall Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Ice Land Skating Center
6 Tennis Ct, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619
COST
10U & 12U - $1895
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
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE DIVISION WINNERS
SCHEDULE
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