Youth Hockey Tournament

Defender Columbus Day Invitational — Connecticut

Four-game Defender tournament across Connecticut rinks, October 10–12, 2026.

Tournament Details

Dates
Oct 10–12, 2026
Divisions / age groups
10U, 12U, 14U, 8U
Levels
A, AA, B, C
Participation category
Open
Registration type
Team Registration
Guaranteed Games
4
Tournament Format
8U half/cross-ice; 10U-14U full-ice; round robin followed by playoffs
Registration Status
Registration Open
Registration Deadline
2026-09-11
Stay-to-Play
Yes
Sanctioning Status
USA Hockey Sanctioned
Tournament Host
Defender Hockey Tournaments
Primary Venue
Multiple Connecticut Rinks
City / State
Bolton, Connecticut
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Tournament Overview

Defender’s Columbus Day Invitational uses five Connecticut rinks for 8U through 14U teams. The weekend includes four guaranteed games, USA Hockey sanctioning, and a Stay-to-Play hotel requirement.

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