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New York – Feb 14 – 16 – Nickel City Hockey – Presidents Weekend Outdoor Challenge – Buffalo

Outdoor Youth Hockey Experience

The Presidents’ Weekend Outdoor Challenge is one of the most unique tournaments of the year.  Players will get a chance to compete outdoors, at the rink used in the inaugural 2008 Winter Classic, between the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins.

The East Aurora Classic Rink will be the site for all outdoor games.  Each team is guaranteed four games, (at least two outdoors) as they battle their opponents and the elements! 

Tournament Information

Who: 2009 – 2014, & 15U, 16U, 18U

Gender: Boys

Levels: Tier I (AAA), Tier II (AA), Tier III (A, B, BB)

What: Four Game Guarantee​

When: Feb 16 – 19, 2024

Where: Buffalo, NY

Cost (USD): SQ, PW, BNTM $1750 / Midget $1875

Outdoor Challenge Youth Hockey Tournament in Buffalo, NY

USA Hockey Sanction Number: NYT232448

– All teams guaranteed two outdoor games (potential for more)

– Games will began at 7:00am on Friday

– Championship games will be complete by 4:00pm on Monday

– Schedule released 10 days before event

Some divisions will play Fri-Sun. Others will play Sat-Mon.

This will be determined closer to the event.