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WINTER CUP

  • Gender: Male
  • Dates: December 27-29, 2024
  • Age: U16-2015
  • Location: New Jersey
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Event Details

Got new gear for the holidays? Why not come out and break it in at the Winter Cup! In past, we have hosted teams from Missouri and Colorado over the holiday break. Come out to the City of Brotherly Love and participate in a fantastic, fun, and competitive event!

This tournament hosts AAA teams for a 4-game guarantee tournament.

 
Cost: 16U: $1800 USD | U15-2015: $1750 USD
Register Now!

Contact

  • Name: Aaron Maguyon
  • Email: amaguyon@playhockey.com
  • Phone: 609-742-7070

Inquire Today!

Schedules

Standings

Hotels

This is a Stay To Play (STP) event.  All participating teams/individuals that live outside of an hour are considered a travel participant and must follow the event STP policy, unless otherwise approved by the event director.  Should a team/individual decide that they do not want to stay in our approved hotels there is an opt out fee.

Winter Cup Hotel Booking Link

For information or questions regarding hotel bookings - please contact Team Travel Source at playhockey@teamtravelsource.com or 502-354-9103.

Arenas

  • Flyers Training Center

    601 Laurel Oak Rd
    Voorhees, NJ 08043
    Get Directions
  • Hollydell Ice Arena

    601 Holly Dell Dr
    Sewell, NJ 08080
    Get Directions
  • Hollydell North Rink

    150 Holly Dell Dr
    Sewell, NJ 08080
    Get Directions

Rules

REGULATIONS

  1. THERE ARE NO PROTESTS on officials calls. The officials calls are FINAL.
  2. Tournament directors/staff do not have the authority to change anything on the scoresheet once a game is complete.
  3. Teams are required to check in prior to their first game to confirm roster.  All player's names must be submitted to the tournament and on the score sheet prior to each team's first game.  A roster can not change once a team's first game has started.  In case of an emergency (illness, injury, etc..), Goalies can be added at the discretion of the tournament director.
  4. Players and coaches should report to the arena at least one hour prior to each game.
  5. TAG UP Offsides will be used for ALL DIVISIONS
  6. A maximum of four team officials may be on the player’s bench at one time. Additionally, each team will provide a penalty box official.
  7. All teams must be prepared to begin any game 15 minutes ahead of schedule.
  8. The home team will wear white jerseys and visitors wear dark.
  9. Penalties will be 1:30 (1.5 mins), 3 min (double), 4 min (major) or 8 min misconduct.
  10. One, 30-second timeout per team, per game, for semifinal and final games ONLY.
  11. At any point during the tournament; if a team needs to withdraw due to COVID, all games that the team(s) would have played would get a W based on the forfeit rules. All games prior to withdrawing would stand as completed games and would count.

GAME FORMAT

  1. 3-minute warm-up. Teams will play 13-13-13 minute stop-time periods.
  2. There will be no OVERTIME in Round Robin Games.
  3. In the event a semifinal or final game should end in a tie, the tie will be broken in the following manner:
    1. 4-on-4 for 3 minutes running-time
    2. 3-on-3 for 3 minutes running-time
      1. If a penalty is assessed the non-penalized team will add a player for a power play. Penalties will be stop-time, until teams are even strength and then back to running time.
    3. a 3-player shootout
    4. a sudden-death shootout consisting of players who have not participated in the 3-player shootout until everyone on the team has shot.
  4. For shootouts, format is as follows: Three-player (best-of-3) shootout. Home team decides who shoots first, if still tied after three-player shootout, it then goes to sudden death. New players will participate in a sudden-death shootout. The players in the first group-of-three may not shoot again until all other eligible players on their team have had a turn. Must go through the entire roster prior to repeating. Goalies are not eligible.

SCORING

  1. All divisions will be scored two points for a win, one point for a tie, and zero points for a loss per game.
  2. Any forfeited games including COVID Forfeited games will be recorded as a 3-0 score. Any forfeited games affecting another team’s playoff status may be reviewed by the tournament director to determine which teams advance beyond preliminary round play. Use of ineligible players will disqualify a team from the tournament. All games played by a disqualified team will be forfeited. No monies will be refunded.
  3. If a team is down by 5-or-more goals at ANY point in the 3rd period, running time will commence. If the gap is closed to 2 goals, stop time will resume. The maximum goal differential attainable per game is +/- 7

OFFICIALS

  1. All tournament officials are current members in good standing of USA Hockey and are deemed qualified to officiate at the level of play assigned.
  2. A zero tolerance for verbal abuse is in effect and will be enforced for all team officials, players, and spectators.
  3. Appropriate penalties will be assessed for disputing or arguing a decision of the officials, any visual demonstration of dissatisfaction, or for the use of obscene or vulgar language to anyone at any time during the tournament.
  4. Please keep in mind that the tournament director does not have the authority to reverse the decisions of the game officials.

RULES

  1. Any player receiving 4-or-more penalties in 1 game must sit the following game.
  2. If a team receives 12-or-more penalties in one game, the head coach must sit the following game.
  3. There is no center ice red line except for icing. 
  4. TAG UP Offsides will be used for ALL DIVISIONS
  5. Anyone receiving a game misconduct must sit the next game.
  6. Officials have the ability to give a GAME EJECTION which does not carry a GAME MISCONDUCT.
  7. Anyone receiving a match penalty is disqualified from further play.
  8. The acting tournament director (ATD) reserves the right to take measures necessary to ensure a safe tournament for the participants including the modification of any rule(s) herein which is deemed by him/her to be in the tournament’s best interest. Decisions of the acting tournament director are final.

PLAYOFFS

Please refer to tournament scoreboards or speak to a tournament official in order to determine the playoff format for each division. It is incumbent upon the team officials to confirm with a tournament representative whether or not their team has advanced beyond preliminary round play prior to leaving the arena following their final preliminary round game.

Tiebreakers - To determine teams advancing to the semi and final rounds. If more than 2 teams are tied, as soon as the tie is broken, the same tiebreaker is reapplied to any remaining ties.

  1. Head-to-Head Competition - Direct play between two tied teams.
  2. Goal Quotient - The team with the greater % will advance. GF/(GF +GA)
  3. Fewest Goals Against
  4. Lowest Total Penalty Minutes
  5. Fastest Goal scored in the 1st game of the round robin.

These rules may be amended prior to the tournament to coincide with any changes in the tournament format.

FAQ

What is your cancellation policy?

Please refer to our cancellation policy here.

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?

Of course! Finding the right tournament is important and we’d love to help. Please fill out our contact form here and we will be in touch shortly!

Do you offer discounts for multiple teams?

We love to establish relationships with our customers and recognize those that continue to choose Play Hockey for their amateur hockey experiences. Please direct your inquiry to the relevant Tournament Director or Program Manager.

What level of hockey are your tournaments?

Play Hockey offers tournaments across all levels, from Recreational / Open to Elite. Please contact us today and we can assist you with finding the right offering for your Player or Team.

Do you have female programming?

Of course! We offer female only tournaments, female specific teams, and a number of co-ed tournaments with female divisions. Please fill out our contact form <here> and we will be in touch to walk you through our female programming!

Things To Do

  • Visit Philadelphia

    If you have the time, we recommend driving (40min) to Philadelphia to see the historic buildings, museums, and amazing restaurants. This city has so much to offer and so much to do!
    See More
  • Washington Lake Park

    Washington Lake Park covers 330 acres of New Jersey offering parks, playgrounds, fields, dog parks, picnic tables, pathways and more! Check out this amazing space to enjoy the outdoors.
    See More

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Event Details

Got new gear for the holidays? Why not come out and break it in at the Winter Cup! In past, we have hosted teams from Missouri and Colorado over the holiday break. Come out to the City of Brotherly Love and participate in a fantastic, fun, and competitive event!

This tournament hosts AAA teams for a 4-game guarantee tournament.

 
Cost: 16U: $1800 USD | U15-2015: $1750 USD
Register Now!

Contact

  • Name: Aaron Maguyon
  • Email: amaguyon@playhockey.com
  • Phone: 609-742-7070

Inquire Today!

Schedules

Standings

Hotels

This is a Stay To Play (STP) event.  All participating teams/individuals that live outside of an hour are considered a travel participant and must follow the event STP policy, unless otherwise approved by the event director.  Should a team/individual decide that they do not want to stay in our approved hotels there is an opt out fee.

Winter Cup Hotel Booking Link

For information or questions regarding hotel bookings - please contact Team Travel Source at playhockey@teamtravelsource.com or 502-354-9103.

Arenas

  • Flyers Training Center

    601 Laurel Oak Rd
    Voorhees, NJ 08043
    Get Directions
  • Hollydell Ice Arena

    601 Holly Dell Dr
    Sewell, NJ 08080
    Get Directions
  • Hollydell North Rink

    150 Holly Dell Dr
    Sewell, NJ 08080
    Get Directions

Rules

REGULATIONS

  1. THERE ARE NO PROTESTS on officials calls. The officials calls are FINAL.
  2. Tournament directors/staff do not have the authority to change anything on the scoresheet once a game is complete.
  3. Teams are required to check in prior to their first game to confirm roster.  All player's names must be submitted to the tournament and on the score sheet prior to each team's first game.  A roster can not change once a team's first game has started.  In case of an emergency (illness, injury, etc..), Goalies can be added at the discretion of the tournament director.
  4. Players and coaches should report to the arena at least one hour prior to each game.
  5. TAG UP Offsides will be used for ALL DIVISIONS
  6. A maximum of four team officials may be on the player’s bench at one time. Additionally, each team will provide a penalty box official.
  7. All teams must be prepared to begin any game 15 minutes ahead of schedule.
  8. The home team will wear white jerseys and visitors wear dark.
  9. Penalties will be 1:30 (1.5 mins), 3 min (double), 4 min (major) or 8 min misconduct.
  10. One, 30-second timeout per team, per game, for semifinal and final games ONLY.
  11. At any point during the tournament; if a team needs to withdraw due to COVID, all games that the team(s) would have played would get a W based on the forfeit rules. All games prior to withdrawing would stand as completed games and would count.

GAME FORMAT

  1. 3-minute warm-up. Teams will play 13-13-13 minute stop-time periods.
  2. There will be no OVERTIME in Round Robin Games.
  3. In the event a semifinal or final game should end in a tie, the tie will be broken in the following manner:
    1. 4-on-4 for 3 minutes running-time
    2. 3-on-3 for 3 minutes running-time
      1. If a penalty is assessed the non-penalized team will add a player for a power play. Penalties will be stop-time, until teams are even strength and then back to running time.
    3. a 3-player shootout
    4. a sudden-death shootout consisting of players who have not participated in the 3-player shootout until everyone on the team has shot.
  4. For shootouts, format is as follows: Three-player (best-of-3) shootout. Home team decides who shoots first, if still tied after three-player shootout, it then goes to sudden death. New players will participate in a sudden-death shootout. The players in the first group-of-three may not shoot again until all other eligible players on their team have had a turn. Must go through the entire roster prior to repeating. Goalies are not eligible.

SCORING

  1. All divisions will be scored two points for a win, one point for a tie, and zero points for a loss per game.
  2. Any forfeited games including COVID Forfeited games will be recorded as a 3-0 score. Any forfeited games affecting another team’s playoff status may be reviewed by the tournament director to determine which teams advance beyond preliminary round play. Use of ineligible players will disqualify a team from the tournament. All games played by a disqualified team will be forfeited. No monies will be refunded.
  3. If a team is down by 5-or-more goals at ANY point in the 3rd period, running time will commence. If the gap is closed to 2 goals, stop time will resume. The maximum goal differential attainable per game is +/- 7

OFFICIALS

  1. All tournament officials are current members in good standing of USA Hockey and are deemed qualified to officiate at the level of play assigned.
  2. A zero tolerance for verbal abuse is in effect and will be enforced for all team officials, players, and spectators.
  3. Appropriate penalties will be assessed for disputing or arguing a decision of the officials, any visual demonstration of dissatisfaction, or for the use of obscene or vulgar language to anyone at any time during the tournament.
  4. Please keep in mind that the tournament director does not have the authority to reverse the decisions of the game officials.

RULES

  1. Any player receiving 4-or-more penalties in 1 game must sit the following game.
  2. If a team receives 12-or-more penalties in one game, the head coach must sit the following game.
  3. There is no center ice red line except for icing. 
  4. TAG UP Offsides will be used for ALL DIVISIONS
  5. Anyone receiving a game misconduct must sit the next game.
  6. Officials have the ability to give a GAME EJECTION which does not carry a GAME MISCONDUCT.
  7. Anyone receiving a match penalty is disqualified from further play.
  8. The acting tournament director (ATD) reserves the right to take measures necessary to ensure a safe tournament for the participants including the modification of any rule(s) herein which is deemed by him/her to be in the tournament’s best interest. Decisions of the acting tournament director are final.

PLAYOFFS

Please refer to tournament scoreboards or speak to a tournament official in order to determine the playoff format for each division. It is incumbent upon the team officials to confirm with a tournament representative whether or not their team has advanced beyond preliminary round play prior to leaving the arena following their final preliminary round game.

Tiebreakers - To determine teams advancing to the semi and final rounds. If more than 2 teams are tied, as soon as the tie is broken, the same tiebreaker is reapplied to any remaining ties.

  1. Head-to-Head Competition - Direct play between two tied teams.
  2. Goal Quotient - The team with the greater % will advance. GF/(GF +GA)
  3. Fewest Goals Against
  4. Lowest Total Penalty Minutes
  5. Fastest Goal scored in the 1st game of the round robin.

These rules may be amended prior to the tournament to coincide with any changes in the tournament format.

FAQ

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

Please refer to our cancellation policy here.

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?

Of course! Finding the right tournament is important and we’d love to help. Please fill out our contact form here and we will be in touch shortly!

DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE TEAMS?

We love to establish relationships with our customers and recognize those that continue to choose Play Hockey for their amateur hockey experiences. Please direct your inquiry to the relevant Tournament Director or Program Manager.

WHAT LEVEL OF HOCKEY ARE YOUR TOURNAMENTS?

Play Hockey offers tournaments across all levels, from Recreational / Open to Elite. Please contact us today and we can assist you with finding the right offering for your Player or Team.

DO YOU HAVE FEMALE PROGRAMMING?

Of course! We offer female only tournaments, female specific teams, and a number of co-ed tournaments with female divisions. Please fill out our contact form <here> and we will be in touch to walk you through our female programming!

Things To Do

  • Visit Philadelphia

    If you have the time, we recommend driving (40min) to Philadelphia to see the historic buildings, museums, and amazing restaurants. This city has so much to offer and so much to do!
    See More
  • Washington Lake Park

    Washington Lake Park covers 330 acres of New Jersey offering parks, playgrounds, fields, dog parks, picnic tables, pathways and more! Check out this amazing space to enjoy the outdoors.
    See More

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