MLK Winter Classic Red

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Date January 17-19, 2026
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Location Newington, CT
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Ages 14U, 16U, 19U
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Gender female

MLK WINTER CLASSIC

January 17-19, 2026

NGHL Hockey will head to Connecticut to host 14U, 16U, and 19U teams playing in a showcase format (5 games).

Our Winter Classic is always a great event because college hockey is in full swing, giving teams an opportunity to skate in front of coaches AND watch some great talent from area schools, including Yale, Sacred Heart, Quinnipiac, UConn, Post, Wesleyan, Trinity, Albertus Magnus, and Conn College! 

Schedule

All teams must be prepared to play from 8:00 am on Saturday through to 4 pm on Monday. This showcase has a 5 game guarantee. Scheduling requests should be submitted a minimum of 1 month in advance. Email info@nghlhockey.com.

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.

DATE

January 17-19, 2026

The schedule will be posted on Game Center.

LOCATION AND RINKS

Newington Ice Arena
300 Alumni Rd, Newington, CT

Please review and share Event Policies with coaches, managers, and players

COST

14U, 16U, 19U = $2350

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.

Teams Coming 

14U Teams

16U Teams

19U Teams

COLLEGE VISITS

Put the trip to the NGHL MLK Winter Classic 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

Post University, (D1), 800 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708

Quinnipiac University (D1), 275 Mt. Camel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

Sacred Heart University (D1), 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825

Sacred Heart University (ACHA D2),  5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825

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

Wesleyan University (D3), 45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT 06459

Yale University (D1), 149 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06520

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