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CAHA Adult Hockey State Tournament

May 1-3, 2026 at The Rinks - Lakewood ICE

REGISTER HERE

Tournament Details

Registration & Fees
  • Team Cost: $1500 PER TEAM (Total team entry $2000 - CAHA to subsidize $500 per team)
Divisions
  • SILVER – OPEN: (4 Teams) Highest level of players accepted. May include professional, college, and junior experience
  • BRONZE: (4 Teams) Players who have progressed beyond COPPER level
  • COPPER: (4 Teams) Players who have progressed beyond TIN level
  • TIN: (6 Teams) Players who have progressed beyond Rookie level
  • ROOKIE: (4 Teams) True beginners with limited ice or roller experience. No upper-level players permitted
  • 55 & OLDER: (4 Teams) Open to players 55+ of all skill levels
  • WOMEN'S - OPEN: (4 Teams) Experienced recreational and upper-level players

The CAHA Vice President and Tournament Directors reserve the right to move teams or combine divisions as needed. Waitlists for divisions will be available if already full.

Team Composition
  • 13 skaters + 1 goalie
  • All teams and players must check in prior to each game
Tournament Details
  • Three (3) games guaranteed
  • Top two teams advance to Championship
  • Games begin on Friday at 9 a.m.
  • Final Championship game will begin at 4:30 pm on Sunday
  • Round Robin format
  • Participation gift for all players
  • Championship awards
Format & Rules
  • USA Hockey rules
  • 4-minute warm-up
  • Three 14-minute stop-time periods
  • One 30-second timeout per game
  • Running time if 7+ goal differential in 3rd period
  • 5-minute 3-on-3 overtime (NHL style)
  • Sudden-death shootout if necessary
  • No checking
  • Zero Tolerance – No Fighting (ejection from tournament)
Point System
  • Regulation Win: 3 points
  • Overtime Win: 2 points
  • Overtime Loss: 1 point
Tie Breakers
  • Head-to-Head
  • Goal Differential (max +/- 6 per game)
  • Fewest Penalty Minutes
  • Fastest Goal Scored in First Game
  • Coin Flip

Schedules, statistics, and standings posted on host rink website

Eligibility Requirements
  • All players must have current USA Hockey membership
  • Maximum three (3) out-of-state players per team
  • Players may play on only one team
  • Tournament Director may grant exceptions as needed
  • Matching team uniforms required
  • Rosters must be submitted at least ten (10) days prior to tournament

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration is OPEN NOW! You can register by following the link at the top of this page or by clicking here. 

The deadline to register is Friday, April 25th

Yes, all players must wear matching jerseys/matching jersey colors to participate in the tournament. 

Yes, all players must have a current 2023-2024 USA Hockey membership. 

If you need to check of the status of your membership, or if you need to purchase a new membership, you can do so here. 

No, participants may only be registered to play on one team for this tournament

Tournament Leadership

Southern Tournament Director:

Vince Valles

Vvalles@therinks.com

 

Hockey Director:

David Walker

dwalker@therinks.com