BATTLE OF BUFFALO
- Gender: Male
- Dates: June 12-14, 2026
- Age: U18-2019
- Location: Buffalo, NY
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Elite Division
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Division
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Male Event
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Team-Entry
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Takeover Series
Event Details
Compete against the Elite! The Battle of Buffalo is the premier summer hockey event in North America.
Interested in playing, but don't have a team? Fill out our inquiry form HERE
Level: Elite and AAA Divisions
Games: Guaranteed 4-Games
Dates: June 12 - 14, 2026
Ages: U18 - 2019
U18 - 2008/2009 Birth year players ***No 2007's are allowed to be rostered or play***
U16 - 2010 Birth year players
U15 - 2011 Birth year players
Arenas
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Dwyer Ice Arena
5795 Lewiston Rd 1 Monteagle Trail
Lewiston, NY 14109
Get Directions
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Northtown Center
1615 Amherst Manor Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
Get Directions
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Holiday Twin Rinks
3465 Broadway
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Get Directions
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Leisure Rinks
75 Weiss Ave
West Seneca, NY 14224
Get Directions
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Harbor Center
100 Washington St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
Get Directions -
Hyde Park Ice Pavilion
911 Robbins Dr
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Get Directions
Hotels
STAY to PLAY Requirement:
Please note that all travelling teams and parents are required to book their accommodations through our designated partner hotels on EventConnect to ensure a smooth tournament experience. This is a Stay to Play event, and any team or parent who does not comply will incur a penalty. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in supporting our tournament's logistics. You will receive the hotel options/booking link shortly after registration. If you do not receive this, please email hotels@playhockey.com or call us at Dylan (431)814-6953 Adelle
FAQ
How does my child get invited to a Prime / Invite-only event?
Participants for our Prime teams (tours & tournaments) and other individual entry events are selected by our coaches and staff. In most cases, players are scouted in person and invited to participate in our programs. We also use feedback from our Spring coaches to determine player invitations for the following Spring/Summer. If you would like your child to be considered, please fill out the Inquiry form.
What is your cancellation policy?
My child would love to attend a tournament, but doesn’t have a team. Can they still play?
For some events, we are able to accept “free agents'' and place an individual on a Participating Team’s roster. Please reach out to the Tournament Director for the event you’re interested in to see if there is an open spot! Their contact information can be found directly on the Tournament Details page.
I’m not sure which event is right for me. Can I talk to someone to help recommend the right one?
Do you offer discounts for multiple teams?
Do you have female programming?
What level of hockey are your tournaments?
Things To Do
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Buffalo Sports
Experience Western New Yorkers passion for sports at a Pro Game! Choose among the NFL’s Bills, NHL’s Sabres, NLL’s Bandits, Beauts women’s pro hockey, the Queen City Roller Girls and the AAA baseball Bisons.See More -
The Buffalo Zoo
Don't miss out on the country's 3rd oldest zoo established in 1875. They have many different animals, activities and tours to view the exotic animals.See More -
Niagara Falls
Visit North America's largest waterfall to see the wonders of the historic falls with local shops, dining and more!See More -
Elmwood Village
Visit the Elmwood Village for local eating & shopping. While you're there, you can also visit the Burchfield Penny Art Center, and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.See More
Shop
Team Transport
App
Event Details
Compete against the Elite! The Battle of Buffalo is the premier summer hockey event in North America.
Interested in playing, but don't have a team? Fill out our inquiry form HERE
Level: Elite and AAA Divisions
Games: Guaranteed 4-Games
Dates: June 12 - 14, 2026
Ages: U18 - 2019
U18 - 2008/2009 Birth year players ***No 2007's are allowed to be rostered or play***
U16 - 2010 Birth year players
U15 - 2011 Birth year players
Arenas
-
Dwyer Ice Arena
5795 Lewiston Rd 1 Monteagle Trail
Lewiston, NY 14109
Get Directions
-
Northtown Center
1615 Amherst Manor Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
Get Directions
-
Holiday Twin Rinks
3465 Broadway
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Get Directions
-
Leisure Rinks
75 Weiss Ave
West Seneca, NY 14224
Get Directions
-
Harbor Center
100 Washington St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
Get Directions -
Hyde Park Ice Pavilion
911 Robbins Dr
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Get Directions
Hotels
STAY to PLAY Requirement:
Please note that all travelling teams and parents are required to book their accommodations through our designated partner hotels on EventConnect to ensure a smooth tournament experience. This is a Stay to Play event, and any team or parent who does not comply will incur a penalty. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in supporting our tournament's logistics. You will receive the hotel options/booking link shortly after registration. If you do not receive this, please email hotels@playhockey.com or call us at Dylan (431)814-6953 Adelle
Things To Do
-
Buffalo Sports
Experience Western New Yorkers passion for sports at a Pro Game! Choose among the NFL’s Bills, NHL’s Sabres, NLL’s Bandits, Beauts women’s pro hockey, the Queen City Roller Girls and the AAA baseball Bisons.See More -
The Buffalo Zoo
Don't miss out on the country's 3rd oldest zoo established in 1875. They have many different animals, activities and tours to view the exotic animals.See More -
Niagara Falls
Visit North America's largest waterfall to see the wonders of the historic falls with local shops, dining and more!See More -
Elmwood Village
Visit the Elmwood Village for local eating & shopping. While you're there, you can also visit the Burchfield Penny Art Center, and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.See More
FAQ
HOW DOES MY CHILD GET INVITED TO A PRIME / INVITE-ONLY EVENT?
Participants for our Prime teams (tours & tournaments) and other individual entry events are selected by our coaches and staff. In most cases, players are scouted in person and invited to participate in our programs. We also use feedback from our Spring coaches to determine player invitations for the following Spring/Summer. If you would like your child to be considered, please fill out the Inquiry form.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
MY CHILD WOULD LOVE TO ATTEND A TOURNAMENT, BUT DOESN’T HAVE A TEAM. CAN THEY STILL PLAY?
For some events, we are able to accept “free agents'' and place an individual on a Participating Team’s roster. Please reach out to the Tournament Director for the event you’re interested in to see if there is an open spot! Their contact information can be found directly on the Tournament Details page.
I’M NOT SURE WHICH EVENT IS RIGHT FOR ME. CAN I TALK TO SOMEONE TO HELP RECOMMEND THE RIGHT ONE?
DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE TEAMS?
DO YOU HAVE FEMALE PROGRAMMING?
WHAT LEVEL OF HOCKEY ARE YOUR TOURNAMENTS?