3ICE OPEN DIVISION
2026 TOURNAM3NT SERIES
CHICAGO, IL
R3GIONAL TOURNAMENT | JUNE 20, 2026
Mount Prospect Ice Arena (MPIA) is a state-of-the-art sports facility designed for hosting major hockey tournaments and special events. MPIA offers a variety of public and private programs on and off the ice. It is home to the Tier 1 Reapers Hockey Association and 38 independent sports teams. The 110,000-square-foot arena offers three regulation NHL-sized sheets of ice and parking for approximately 600 guests. The facility provides spectator seating for 450 fans at each rink and includes 22 team locker rooms, a full-service pro shop (Jerry’s Hockey), and an academic lounge. Panoramic views of the rinks are provided in temperature-controlled indoor spaces at Big Fish’s Icehouse onsite restaurant and lounge. Players will have access to a state-of-the-art sports performance and rehab facility all weekend.
We are working with the SportsPlex on ideas and planning for an outdoor festival for players, families, and fans. Former Blackhawk Danny Carcillo will be the host Ambassador and plans on bringing a bunch of his former teammates to interact with fans all weekend. You will also likely see some former Blackhawk players suit up to play in the tournament! We are also working with Danny to select a worthy charity to support awareness and fundraising throughout the weekend.
DETROIT, MI
R3GIONAL TOURNAMENT | JUNE 20, 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings Arena is the area's feature multipurpose sports facility located in Troy, Michigan. The facility includes four NHL regulation ice pads (200" x 85'), a full-service pro shop, a full-service bar, and a sports training facility. The arena complex houses multiple restaurant options for patrons. Throughout the weekend, the on-site Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant will serve as the food and beverage host, serving both indoors and supporting an outdoor festival for players and fans between games. This will be a great tournament for high-end amateur teams and players from around the greater Chicago and Windsor/LaSalle, Ontario areas.
Former Red Wing Jason Woolley will be the host Ambassador and plans on bringing a bunch of his former teammates to interact with fans all weekend. You will likely also see some former Red Wings players suit up to play in the tournament! We are also working with Jason to select a worthy charity to support awareness and fundraising throughout the weekend.
St. Louis Park Rec Center St. Louis Park, MN
MINNEAPOLIS | ST. PAUL, MN
R3GIONAL TOURNAMENT | JUNE 27, 2026
The St. Louis Park Rec Center is the ultimate community gathering space! It’s home to public ice skating, hockey tournaments, meetings, wedding receptions, conferences, birthday parties and more. It features two indoor ice arenas, a skate shop, a Banquet Room and Gallery Room. The center also includes an outdoor Aquatic Park and the Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC).
Former professional hockey player Geno Parrish will be the host Ambassador and plans on bringing a bunch of his retired NHL friends to interact with fans all weekend. You will likely also see some former NHL and College stars suit up to play in the tournament! We are working with the new Minnesota State Hockey Hall of Fame (https://mnhhof.com/) to host a wonderful charity fundraising event throughout the competition.
NY | NJ METRO
R3GIONAL TOURNAMENT | JUNE 27, 2026
Ice Vault Arena is the northern NJ area's feature multipurpose sports facility located in Wayne, New Jersey. The facility includes three NHL regulation ice pads, a full service pro shop, restaurant and sports training facility. It is the home of many USAH and USPHL events and championship tournaments, as well as the Jersey Hitmen, Bandits and Outlaws. The Ice Vault Pub & Restaurant will be our food and beverage host throughout the weekend serving both indoors and supporting an outdoor festival for players and fans in-between games throughout the tournament. This will be a great tournament for high-end amateur teams and players from around the greater North Jersey, Long Island, Westchester and Fairfield County CT areas.
Former Devil Ken Daneyko and current 3ICE Coach will be host Ambassador and plans on bringing a bunch of his former teammates to interact with fans all weekend. You will likely also see some former Devils, Rangers and Islander players suit up to play in the tournament! We will be holding a charity event and fundraising all weekend in support of the 43 Oak Foundation (https://www.43oakfoundation.org/), which is supported by UBS and the NY Islanders, with focus on helping young athletes who are minorities or underprivileged with educational development through the sport of ice hockey.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
R3GIONAL TOURNAMENT | JUNE 13, 2026
IceWorks is Philadelphia's feature multipurpose sports facility located in Aston, PA, which is managed by former Quebec Nordique Stephane Charbonneau and two-time Stanley Cup Champion Philadelphia Flyer Jim Watson. The facility includes three NHL regulation ice pads, a full-service pro shop, restaurant, and sports training facility. The IceWorks Puck & Pint Gastropub will be our food and beverage host throughout the weekend, serving both indoors and supporting an outdoor festival for players and fans between games. IceWorks is home to the Little Flyers and Delco Phantoms organization. This will be a great tournament for high-end amateur teams and players from around the greater Southeast Pennsylvania tri-state area, including southern NJ, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington DC.
Former Flyer John LeClair and current 3ICE Coach will be the host Ambassador and plans on bringing a bunch of his former Flyer teammates to interact with fans all weekend. You will likely also see some former Flyers players suit up for the tournament! We will be holding a charity event and fundraising all weekend in support of the John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation (https://www.johnandmatty.org/), with a commitment to supporting youth hockey initiatives, helping hockey families that have faced tragedy, and helping other families affected by drunk driving.
PITTSBURGH, PA
R3GIONAL TOURNAMENT | JUNE 6, 2026
Ice Castle Arena is Western Pennsylvania’s premier multipurpose sports facility located in Castle Shannon, PA. The facility includes two NHL regulation ice pads featuring “jet ice” and modern bright lighting, a full-service pro shop, restaurant, arcade, and sports training facility that the players will have access to all weekend. The Ice Castle bar and lounge will be our food and beverage host throughout the weekend, serving both indoors and supporting an outdoor festival for players and fans between games. This will be a great tournament for high-end amateur teams and players from around the greater Western Pennsylvania and Cleveland/Youngstown/Akron, Ohio areas.
Ice Castle Arena is owned by former ECHL star Tyler Murovich and his family and is home to the Pittsburgh Predators Amateur Hockey Club and many high school teams. 3ICE is based in Pittsburgh, so fans are likely to see lots of former Penguins stars around the arena all weekend - with some suiting up to play! We are working with various foundations to select a worthy charity to support awareness and fundraising throughout the weekend.