Outdoor Youth Hockey Experience
The Buffalo Outdoor Challenge Series provides one of the most unique experiences of the hockey season. Players will get a chance to compete outdoors, at the rink used in the inaugural 2008 Winter Classic, between the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins.
The East Aurora Classic Rink will be the headquarters for all outdoor games, along with others at Buffalo RiverWorks. With three dates available, each team has a great opportunity to battle their opponents and the elements!
Hockey Tournament Dates
5 Game Guarantee Showcases
December 8 - 10, 2023
USA Hockey Sanction Number: TBA
January 26 - 28, 2024
USA Hockey Sanction Number: TBA
4 Game Guarantee Tournament
February 16 - 19, 2024
USA Hockey Sanction Number: NYT232448
*Played in conjunction with Niagara Presidential Playdown. Teams that sign up for the Outdoor Challenge will receive Two Outdoor Games as part of the tournament*
Tournament Information
5 Game Guarantee Showcases
Who: 2009 - 2014
Gender: Boys
Levels: Tier I (AAA) & Tier II (AA)
Where: Buffalo, NY
Cost (USD): $1845
- All teams guaranteed two outdoor games (potential for more)
- Games will began at 7:00am on Friday
- Games will be complete by 1:00pm on Sunday
- Schedule released 10 days before event
Teams will play two games Friday,
two games Saturday & one game Sunday before 1:00pm.
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4 Game Guarantee Tournament
Who: 2009 - 2014, & 15U, 16U, 18U
Gender: Boys
Levels: Tier I (AAA), Tier II (AA), Tier III (A, B , BB)
Where: Buffalo, NY
Cost (USD): SQ, PW, BNTM $1750 / Midget $1875
- All teams guaranteed two outdoor games (potential for more)
- Games will began at 7:00am on Friday
- Games will be complete by 4:00pm on Monday
- Schedule released 10 days before event
Some divisions will play Fri-Sun. Others will play Sat-Mon.
This will be determined closer to the event.
