Squirt Top Gun Challenge
The 2026 Squirt Classic B-Dubs Top Gun Challenge will take place from January 16-18, 2026. 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.
The Squirt B1, B, and C divisions are currently full. If you are interested in signing your team up for the waitlist please contact, tournaments@gfyha.com
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.
Divisions
USA Hockey (left), Canada (right)
- Squirt A, U10AAA
- Squirt B1, U10A1/ A2 - FULL - WAITLIST
- Squirt B, U10A2/ A3 - FULL - WAITLIST
- Squirt C, U10A3 - FULL - WAITLIST
When
January 16-18, 2026
Games will begin on Friday and final games will be played on Sunday. Games can start as early as 8 am on Friday.
Where
All games will be held in facilities across Grand Forks, ND.
- ICON Arena
- Purpur Arena
- Eagles Arena
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.
Registration Costs
$1,800
Payable online or offline.
If accepted and paying offline your spot will be held for 2 weeks. You are not confirmed until payment via check or credit card is received. Payment instructions will be provided.
Hotel Information
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.
Awards
Banners will be awarded for first and second place in each division.
Individual awards are given to first-place teams.
Questions
Please contact tournaments@gfyha.com with any questions.
TOURNAMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
Squirt A:
- Grand Forks Red
- Grand Forks Blue
- Sartell
- Roseau
- Hibbing/ Chisholm
- Devils Lake
- Bismarck Red
- Bismarck White
- Minot
- Moorhead
- St. Vital
- ______________
Squirt B1:
- Grand Forks Red
- Grand Forks Blue
- West Fargo Black
- West Fargo Yellow
- Wayzata
- Fargo Blue
- Fargo Gray
- Brookings
- Mandan
- Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede
- Minot
- Bismarck
- Brainerd
- Jr. Stampede
- Williston
- 7oaks
Squirt B:
- Grand Forks Red
- Grand Forks Blue
- West Fargo Gray
- West Fargo Orange
- Mandan White
- Mandan Black
- Minot
- Bismarck
- Langdon
- Williston
- Hazen-Beulah
- Valley City
Squirt C:
- Grand Forks White
- Grand Forks Black
- Fergus Falls
- Devils Lake
- Brookings
- Bismarck
- Williston
- Hazen-Beulah
Squirt Top Gun Challenge
The Squirt Classic 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 16, 2026, and games will conclude on January 18, 2026. Tournament divisions will include Squirt A (12 teams), Squirt B1 (16 teams), Squirt B (8 teams) and Squirt C (8 teams).
Register