2020 The Opener SCHEDULE UPDATE:
- May 29-31, Twin Cities: (Boys 2012/11, 2010, 2009, 2008, & 2007), Super Rink & Fogerty Arena
- May 29-31, Twin Cities: (Girls 10U, 12U, 14U), Super Rink & Fogerty Arena
- May 29-31, Twin Cities: (2006, 2005, 2004), Plymouth Ice Center & Brooklyn Park Ice Arena
- May 29-31, Sioux Falls: (2007, 2006, 2005), Scheels Ice Plex
- July 10-12, Sioux Falls: (2010, 2008), Scheels Ice Plex
- July 17-19, Sioux Falls: (2012/11, 2009), Scheels Ice Plex
Updated 3/30/2020
If you have questions please email Randy: randy@northlandhockeygroup.com
The 10th Annual AAA Opener is the first AAA Hockey Tournament of the season. Geared to get teams prepared for the upcoming season, the Opener features a four game guarantee, championship round play on Sunday with certified officials, on-site EMT’s, game programs and posted bracketing. Kick-off the AAA season and “Let’s Play Summer Hockey!”
This is an Open level AAA tournament
Twin Cities Division:
May 29-31: Boys 2012-11, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 & Girls 10U, 12U, 14U (Blaine)
May 29-31: Boys 2006, 2005, 2004 (Plymouth / Brooklyn Park)
Sioux Falls Division:
Games will be played at the state-of-the-art 3 sheet Scheels IcePlex in Sioux Falls, SD.
May 29-31: Boys 2007, 2006, 2005
July 10-12: Boys 2010, 2008
July 17-19: Boys 2012/11, 2009
St. Cloud Girls Division:
*All girls levels have been rescheduled for May 29-31 in Blaine, MN
Opener Features
- Four game guarantee
- Vendor Area
- Premier Hockey Officials
- On-Site EMT
- Player rosters and game announcers
- Over 200 teams!
- Team trophies and Championship T’s
- Premier Facilities: Schwan Super Rink, Fogerty Arena, National Hockey Center, MAC, and Scheels IcePlex
- Games will not start prior to 12:00pm Friday
- On-site Concessions and Pro Shop
- Standings and result board posted
- A great way to kick-off the AAA hockey tournament season
- Multiple divisions at each age level for parity
Stay and Play
NHG has secured blocks of rooms with the best pricing and proximity to arenas used for the tournament. Teams are required to stay in these properties.
