DAWG DAZE OF SUMMER
AUGUST 22-24, 2025
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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!
Teams must be prepared to play by 7:30 am on Friday August 22, and have their final game end by 4:00 pm on Sunday August 24.
Scheduling requests should be submitted at least one month in advance. Email info@nghlhockey.com.
Schedule and scores can be found on our Game Center page. nghlhockey.com/game-center
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, 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
SCHEDULE
The NGHL uses Gamesheet for its schedule, scores, and rosters. For the 14U, 16U, 19U SCHEDULE - Visit our Game Center page.
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
TOURNAMENT MERCHANDISE
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
