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Northern Exposure Hockey Tournament | Duluth MN

HEAD NORTH for Spring and Summer Hockey!

The Northern Exposure Hockey Tournament, a Minnesota Hockey tradition for more than 20 years, is expanding its reach in 2027.

While Duluth celebrates its 21st year hosting this popular tournament, Fargo will welcome Northern Exposure for the first time in 2027, giving Teams another exciting destination for competitive spring and summer Hockey.

Who Can Participate?

The tournament welcomes:

Boys’ Teams: Birth years 2010–2018
Girls’ Teams: Birth years 2013–2018

Games will take place at three facilities throughout the Fargo metropolitan area:

Cullen Hockey Center
Fargo Parks Sports Center
West Fargo Sports Arena

Tournament Format and Rules

Every Team is guaranteed four games, with an opportunity to compete in a fifth.

Each game features three 15-minute stop-time periods, giving players competitive ice time throughout the tournament.

Additional rules include:

Ice resurfacing every two periods unless Coaches and officials agree otherwise.
Tag-up offsides in all games.
One timeout per Team per game.

Hotel Accommodations

Families traveling to Fargo can use optional hotel blocks arranged through Tournament Housing Services (THS).

Participating hotels offer group rates while supporting the Tournament.

Hotel bookings are optional, giving families flexibility when planning their Hockey weekend.

Championship Awards

Based on Tournament feedback, Northern Exposure is introducing an updated awards approach.

Championship and second-place Teams will receive individual bag tags for their Players, replacing traditional tournament medals.

There will be no Team trophies or other Team awards.

Make Fargo Your Next Hockey Destination

With established tournament experience, multiple Hockey facilities and competitive divisions for Boys and Girls, Northern Exposure’s Fargo expansion offers another opportunity for Teams to enjoy spring and summer Hockey.

2027 marks a new chapter for Northern Exposure.

Gather your Team, plan your trip and get ready to HEAD NORTH!