3ICE OPEN DIVISION
2026 TOURNAM3NT SERIES
BOSTON, MA
R3GIONAL TOURNAMENT | JUNE 13-14, 2026
Lovell Arena is New England's Premier Hockey Facility. It is a state of the art 117,000 square foot ice hockey arena and recreation center with 3 NHL regulation ice surfaces with in-arena seating for 1,500 spectators. The facility includes Top Shelf Bistro that overlooks all three arenas, as well as 2 full swing golf simulators, 4 bowling lanes and a gaming lounge. The outdoor festival will include barbecue food and beverage, full bar, and big screen TV’s to watch the event in-between games. This will be a great tournament for high-end amateur teams and players from around New England.
We will be holding a charity event and fundraising all weekend in support of the Power Forward 25 Foundation (https://www.powerforward25.com/), founded by Kevin Stevens who is a retired NHL star, 2-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and recent inductee into the USA Hockey Hall of Fame. Kevin’s Foundation is in support of addiction which plagued him towards the end of his career as the result of a massive on-ice injury. As a recovered addict, Kevin has dedicated his life to helping others around the country understand and help them along the road to recovery. Kevin will be joined by some of his retired NHL teammates and friends throughout the weekend.
BUFFALO, NY
R3GIONAL TOURNAMENT | JUNE 6-7, 2026
The Northtown Center at Amherst is Western New York's feature multipurpose sports facility located in Amherst, New York. The facility includes three NHL regulation ice pads (200" x 85'), one Olympic-size ice pad (200' x 100'), a full-service pro shop, restaurant, and sports training facility. The SkyBox Grille (https://skyboxgrille.com/) 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 Western New York and the Toronto Ontario areas. We are working with various foundations to choose a worthy charity in support of awareness and fundraising throughout the weekend.
CHICAGO, IL
R3GIONAL TOURNAMENT | JUNE 20-21, 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 20-21, 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings Arena is the area's feature multipurpose sports facility located in Troy, Michigan. The facility includes three NHL regulation ice pads (200" x 85'), one Olympic-size ice pad (200' x 100'), a full-service pro shop, restaurant, and sports training facility. The Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant 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 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.
University of St. Thomas Anderson Arena, St. Paul, MN
MINNEAPOLIS | ST. PAUL, MN
R3GIONAL TOURNAMENT | JUNE 27-28, 2026
The University of St. Thomas's new arena is the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena, a state-of-the-art, multi-use facility on the St. Paul campus that opened in late 2025, serving as home to the Tommies' D-I basketball and hockey teams, hosting commencement, and providing community events, with seating for 4,000 (hockey) to 6,000 (concerts). As a full-service arena along with an adjacent practice facility, players and fans will be treated to a special weekend at one of the area's premier locations. Players will have access to the same facilities as the D1 hockey team, including a private food and beverage area throughout the weekend. We are working with Tommie Properties on various indoor and outdoor festival ideas for players, families, and fans.
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 stars suit up to play in the tournament! We are also working with Geno to select a worthy charity to support awareness and fundraising throughout the weekend.
NY | NJ METRO
R3GIONAL TOURNAMENT | JUNE 20-21, 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 6-7, 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 Joe Watson. The facility includes four NHL regulation ice pads, a full-service pro shop, restaurant, and sports training facility. The IceWorks Pub & Grille 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 | MAY 29-30, 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.