Red River Valley End of Year
The Red River Valley End of Year Top Gun Challenge will take place February 19-21, 2027. The Red River Valley End of Year Top Gun Challenge is designed to provide squirt and 10U aged players with a fun and competitive end of year tournament. This tournament will consist of Squirt B1, B, and C teams along with Girls 10UB teams. This event will also allow players the opportunity to participate in fun events along with playing a minimum of four games throughout the weekend.
To secure a spot in the tournament, all teams must complete the registration process and submit the required registration fee. All GFYHA tournaments are sanctioned by USA Hockey. All participating teams must hold current sanctioning through USA Hockey or Hockey Canada.
Divisions
USA Hockey (left), Canada (right)
- Squirt B1, U10A1/ A2
- Squirt B, U10A2/ A3
- Squirt C, U10A3
- 10UB, Atom A2
Each division will have 6 teams.
When
February 19-21, 2027
Games will begin on Friday and final games will be played on Sunday.
Where
All games will be held in facilities across Grand Forks, ND.
- ICON Arena
- Blue Line IcePlex
Games
Each team is guaranteed four (4) games.
Friday: 1 game
Saturday: 2 games
Sunday: 1 game
Registration Costs
$600 per team
Prizes/ Awards
Players will have the opportunity to register to compete in challenges throughout the weekend. These challenges will award prizes to the top competitors.
Awards will also be handed out at the end of the weekend to teams and individual players. Team and individual awards will consist of "Best Sportsmanship", "Fewest Penalty Minutes", "Most Goals Scored", etc.
Hotel Information
We require teams to book hotel rooms/ blocks through Traveling Teams. Once you have been accepted into the tournament, Traveling Teams will reach out to your team contact to help you book your hotel stay.
Challenge Registrations
Registrations for challenges will be provided to teams once the tournament date approaches. Players will need to be registered in advance for any challenges they wish to participate in.
Specific challenges will be announced at a later date.
Questions
Please contact tournaments@gfyha.com with any questions.
Participating teams
Squirt B1
Squirt B
Squirt C
Girls 10UB
Red River Valley End of Year
The Red River Valley End of Year Top Gun Challenge will host Squirt B1, B, C, and Girls 10UB teams. This tournament is designed to allow squirt and 10U aged players an end of year tournament/ jamboree style event. Each team will have a four game guarantee and will have the opportunity to participate in other fun events throughout the tournament.