LABOR DAY CHALLENGE
August 30-September 1, 2025
Sanction #CTH26-13
All teams must be prepared to play from 7:30 am on Saturday through to 4 pm on Monday. 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
$2350
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.
DIVISION WINNERS
TOP PERFORMERS
SCHEDULE
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
Connect With Our Team
FALL CLASSIC
OCTOBER 11-13, 2025
Sanction #NYT2526068
NGHL Hockey is excited to head back to Syracuse October 11-13, 2025 to host 14U, 16U, and 19U AAA teams from all over the US for our Fall Classic. This showcase is designed to provide teams with the opportunity to play five competitive games in a single weekend. The NGHL host guest teams from across the country to compete against NGHL member teams.
All NGHL events are USAH-sanctioned.
The Upstate New York area has many colleges that support women's hockey. We encourage teams to connect with college coaches and tour some campuses. The NGHL women's college hockey map will help you plan your trip.
Kicking off our NGHL Fall Classic event on Friday, October 10, 2025, the NGHL NCAA Exposure Clinic is an evening clinic led by NCAA coaches. Skaters will have an 80-minute on-ice skate and a coach-led college recruiting seminar. Player registration required.
All teams must be prepared to play from 7:00 am on Saturday through to 4 pm on Monday. 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
MACC Twin Rinks, 5575 Meltzer Ct., Cicero NY 13039
Three Rivers Athletic Complex, 2725 W Entry Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Please review and share event rules with coaches, managers, and players
COST
14U, 16U, 19U AAA (5-game guarantee) $2350
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.
View dining options, local attractions, and hockey schools in the area
SCHEDULE
The NGHL uses Time To Score for its schedule, scores, and rosters. The schedule and scores are posted on GAME CENTER.
Teams Coming
NCAA CLINIC
Kicking off our NGHL Fall Classic event, the NGHL NCAA Exposure Clinic is an evening clinic led by NCAA coaches. Skaters will have an 80-minute on-ice skate and a coach-led college recruiting seminar.
This is an opportunity for players to develop a rapport with college coaches, experience different coaching styles, learn new skills, and learn the college recruiting process.
Time to get noticed and plan your collegiate future.
DATE: Friday, October 10, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
LOCATION: MACC Cicero Twin Rinks, 5575 Meltzer Ct., Cicero NY
TOURNAMENT APPAREL
COLLEGE VISITS
Put the trip to NGHL Fall Classic to good use and visit the area colleges that support women's hockey:
- Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
- Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
- Hamilton College, Clinton, NY
- William Smith College, Geneva, NY
- Hamilton University, Clinton, NY
- Nazareth College, Rochester, NY
- St. John Fischer University, Rochester, NY
- SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY
- SUNY Morrisville, Morrisville, New York
- SUNY Cortland, Cortland, New York
- University of Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
- Utica University, Utica, NY
Connect With Our Team
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!
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
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
