23Hockey Christmas Cup

Registration opens at 12:00 PM ET on Friday, October 24, 2025. With only 5 teams per division, spots will go fast!

Quick Overview

* Divisions:10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U (max 5 teams per division) 

* Rink Setup: Split rink — two concurrent half-ice 3v3 games

* Game Length: 15:00 running clock; 5:00 changeover between games

* Format: 4-game round robin per team → Top 2 advance to a single-game Division Final

* Post-Play Treat: Pizza & drinks for each team after their division concludes

* $400/team

Schedule (December 23)

* 10U: 8:00 AM – 10:20 AM

* 12U: 10:20 AM – 12:40 PM

* 14U: 12:40 PM – 3:00 PM

* 16U: 3:00 PM – 5:20 PM

* 18U: 5:20 PM – 7:40 PM

Each division’s round-robin games lead directly into its Division Final within the window above

Team Makeup & Eligibility

* Roster Size: 6 skaters + 1 goalie (max 7 players)

* AAA/Tier 1 Cap: No more than 3 AAA/Tier 1 players per roster *(goalies count toward this cap)*

* Age Division:Players must be age-eligible for the division entered per **USA Hockey birth-year guidelines**

* One Team Only: Players may not appear on multiple rosters.

* Jerseys/Pinnies: Get creative! Teams supply their own jerseys or numbered pinnies.

Game Format (3v3, Half-Ice)

* Clock: 15:00 running time per game; 5:00 changeover between games

* Flow: Continuous play (no stoppage clock); icing & offside are not called

* Contact:No checking; body contact allowed only as age-appropriate per USA Hockey guidelines

* Substitutions:On-the-fly changes strongly recommended

Equipment & Safety

* Full equipment required per USA Hockey for your age division

* Certified helmets with full cage/shield for all players

* Sportsmanship First: Respect opponents and officials. Abusive behavior(players or spectators) may result in removal without refund

How the Day Works

1. Check-In: Arrive 30 minutes before your first scheduled game to check in and confirm your roster

2. Round Robin: Every team plays four15-minute games within its division window

3. Division Final: The top two teams by standings advance to a single-game final

4. Celebrate:Grab your team pizza & drinks once your division wraps

Registration

Opens:Friday, October 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET

Capacity:5 teams per division— first come, first served

Get your roster aligned now so you can lock in your spot at noon on the 24th!

Questions?

Have a roster or eligibility question? Need loaner pinnies? Contact us and we’ll help you get set for game day.

See you on December 23 for fast, fun holiday hockey!** 🎄🏒