BA/ PA Top Gun Challenge
The 2027 Bantam A/ Peewee A Top Gun Challenge will take place from January 29-31, 2027. To secure a spot in the tournament, all teams must complete the registration process and submit the required registration fee. Please note that submission of the registration form and payment constitutes a tournament application, not a guaranteed entry.
Teams will be notified of their acceptance status within 45 days of registering. In the event a team is not accepted into the tournament, a full refund will be issued.
All GFYHA tournaments are sanctioned by USA Hockey. All participating teams must hold current sanctioning through USA Hockey or Hockey Canada.
USA Hockey Tournament Sanction Number: 27ND032
Divisions
USA Hockey (left), Canadian (right)
- Bantam A, U15AA- Full/ Waitlist
- Peewee A, U12AA- Full/ Waitlist
Birth Dates for Age Classification
- Bantams- 6/1/2011-5/31/2013
- Peewees- 6/1/2013-5/31/2015
When
January 29-31, 2027
Games will begin on Friday and final games will be played on Sunday. Games can start as early as 10 AM on Friday.
Hotel Information
All GFYHA Top Gun Challenge tournaments are stay-to-play tournaments.
We require teams to book hotel rooms/ blocks through Traveling Teams. Once you have registered, Traveling Teams will reach out to your team contact to help you book your hotel stay.
Games
Each team is guaranteed four (4) games. Friday (1 game) and Saturday (2 games) will be pool play games. The top seeds from each bracket will be placed in the championship bracket on Sunday. Lower-seeded teams will be placed in friendly games.
Pool Makeup
We will structure pools with teams from diverse regional areas to the best of our ability. These regions will include North Dakota, Northern Minnesota, Southern Minnesota, Canada, and other neighboring areas.
Where
All games will be held in facilities across Grand Forks, ND.
- ICON Arena
- Judd and Rydell Rinks
- 1060 47th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201
- Purpur Arena
- Purpur and Gmabucci Rinks
- 1122 7th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201
- Eagles Arena
- North and South Rinks
- 1900 S 25th St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Registration Costs
$1,850
Awards
Banners and indivdual awards will be given to the first place team in each division.
There will be no third place games.
Tournament Rules
Please review the tournament rules prior to your team's first game.
Questions
Please contact tournaments@gfyha.com with any questions.
Tournament Applications Received
Bantam A
- Grand Forks
- Sartell
- Bemidji
- West Fargo
- Mound Westonka
- New Prague
- Williston
- Greenway
- Farmington
- Kenora
- Roseau
- Dickinson
- Bismarck
- International Falls
- Fergus Falls
- Northern Lakes
Peewee A
- Grand Forks Red
- Grand Forks Blue
- Sartell
- West Fargo
- Fremont
- Brookings
- Detroit Lakes
- Williston
- Greenway
- Dickinson
- Bismarck Red
- Bismarck White
- Waconia
- Devils Lake
- Hallock
- Fergus Falls
BA/ PA Top Gun Challenge
The Bantam A/ Peewee A B-Dubs Top Gun Challenge Tournament will host teams from North Dakota, Northern Minnesota, Southern Minnesota, Canada, and surrounding areas. The tournament will begin on January 29, 2027, and games will conclude on January 31, 2027. Tournament divisions (both Bantam A and Peewee A) will consist of 16 teams.
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