2026-27

Dawg Daze Of Summer

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Date August 28-30, 2026
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Location Connecticut
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Ages 14U-19U
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Gender female

DAWG DAZE OF SUMMER

AUGUST 28-30, 2026

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NGHL Dawg Daze of Summer ignites the 2026–27 season for the 14U, 16U, and 19U AAA divisions, bringing together elite teams from across the U.S. and Canada for a high-energy weekend packed with top-tier girls’ hockey and major college exposure.

With a strong lineup of Division I and Division III programs right in the region, the excitement builds even before puck drop—northeast college coaches will be on the ice at our pre-Dawg Daze Clinic (August 27), and players are strongly encouraged to turn the weekend into a full recruiting experience by exploring nearby campuses and making every moment in the Northeast count.

Alll NGHL events have a 5-game guarantee and are USA Hockey sanctioned.

Schedule

Teams must be prepared to play by 7:30 am on Friday August 21, and have their final game end by 4:00 pm on Sunday August 23.

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

Event Disclaimer

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

14U: Newington Ice Arena, 300 Alumni Road, Newington, CT
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

14U, 16U, 19U $2,375.00 (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.

Teams

14U Teams

16U Teams

19U Teams

With a strong lineup of Division I and Division III programs in the region, othe NGHL NCAA Clinic (August 27) is a great way for players skating in NGHL Dawg Daze to turn the weekend into a full recruiting experience.

This clinic is designed for birth years 2007 - 2011. Athletes will receive...

  • personalized skills and game instruction, and attention from NCAA coaches.
  • sample various coaching styles and get to know the coaches on a personal level.
  • be exposed to coaches from all divisions and levels of the game.
  • attend specialized seminars led by NCAA coaches.

Location: Northford Ice Pavilion, 24 Fire-Lite Place, Northford, CT

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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