Special Announcement – HPIB Tournament: The Annual HPIB Charity Hockey Tournament continues to be a highlight, and this year was no exception. Sold out again in two weeks, we invite those interested to join our waiting list for the 2025 event, which is fast approaching (April 25-27, 2025). Learn more about our upcoming Annual Tourney here: https://hockeyplayersinbusiness.org/event/6th-annual-international-hpib-charity-hockey-tournament-presented-by-kaulig-capital/

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Join us for our 6th Annual International HPIB Charity Hockey Tournament on April 25-27, 2025.

· This event is open to members and non-members of HPIB. Players of all levels and abilities are welcome.

· This tournament uses a skill level-based scoring system to encourage teamwork.

· Held at Gilmour Ice Arena (2045 SOM Ctr Rd, Gates Mills, OH 44040)

· Limited to 120 skaters and 8 goalies (8 teams)

· 4 games will be played by each team (1 Friday, 2 Saturday, and 1 Sunday)

· Cost: $225 per player for members, $300 for non-members of HPIB,  $65 for Party-only attendees

The deadline to register is March 31st, 2025

**Please Note: No refunds will be provided after February 28, 2025 for cancellations.

$225 per player for members, $300 for non-members of HPIB (Includes: 4 games, jersey, welcome bag, HPIB tournament party, networking, food and drink)

• 4 game guarantee (20 minute periods, 3 minute warm-up, 2 referee system, game music and live stats)

• Scoring system – 1 point for an A player, 2 points for a B player and 3 points for a C player. 3 goal max per game for all players.

Teams:

• 8 teams (Final rosters will be assembled evenly based on skill level)
• 15 skaters and 1 goalie per team
• Registration, first come – first serve

Tournament Party:
All players in the tournament get to attend the tournament party free of charge. The party will be held at on Saturday, April 26th at Landerhaven (6111 Landerhaven Dr, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124), with an open bar, dinner, auction items, raffle items, etc. Attire for the event is casual. This is always an awesome time, great for networking and building connections.

$65 for Non-player event attendees. Attend the networking event, cost includes food, drink, networking and entertainment.  Open to members and guests.

Charity Bonus:
We would like as many members as possible from around the US and Canada to participate in the tournament. Therefore, whatever chapter has the most tournament participants (besides the Cleveland chapter since the event is held in Cleveland) will be able to donate $5,000 to hockey related charity or charities of their choice. A weekend of hockey and camaraderie is the ideal way to build long-lasting relationships. Please consider playing in the tournament (all skill levels are welcome, as we have a weighted scoring system that encourages teamwork). Please promote the tournament in your chapter and in your hockey network.

ASHA Scrimmage:
We will be selecting players from each team to participate in a scrimmage on Saturday, during the break in tournament action, vs. the Cleveland Rockin Wildcats a team of mentally disabled / challenged kids and adults. The Rockin Wildcats are a part of ASHA, which is the beneficiary of the tournament.