Big Thaw House Tournament
8U Weekend - February 28-March 2, 2025
8U (Mites)
A half-ice tournament featuring USAH sanctioned, cross-ice dasher boards, regulation “mite” nets, great competition at all levels of play with teams from across the Northeast. Mites will play 4 v 4.
All 8U teams will play one game on Friday, two on Saturday and one on Sunday. Sunday games will include gold medal, bronze medal and cross-over games.
We will have teams split into three divisions of Blue, White, and Red.
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House 10U (squirts) - 18U (midgets) - March 7-9, 2025
House 10U (squirts) - 18U (midgets)
A full-ice, 5v5 House tournament based on fair, competitive, play and fun on the ice!
All games will be non-checking.
Teams should be available to play at any time on Friday.
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Live Standings, scores. and schedules
The schedule, live scoring, and standings will all be posted here during the event.
2025 Big Thaw
The 34th Annual Spring House Tournament Hosted By The Rochester Jr. Americans.
In memory of Willard “Bud” Parker Jr.
Why play in the Big Thaw?
- No gate fee
- 4 game minimum. 5 points per game scoring
- Championship brackets for all levels of play
- USA Hockey sanctioned tournament
- Competitive placement by tournament officials
- Medals, tournament awards and player MVP awards for participants
- Each participant receives a commemorative souvenir
- Raffle prizes (hockey equipment and supplies, and more)
- Newly renovated first-class facility with a snack bar, bar, and fully stocked pro-shop
Out-of-town teams are welcome!
Space is limited so make your reservations soon.
A portion of the proceeds from the Big Thaw Tournaments will be donated to the Sean Shortsleeve Memorial Scholarship fund to help families in need cover their Jr. Americans fees for the season.
We also offer the following:
- Full Service and well stocked Pro Shop
- Food Specials in our Center Ice Grill
- Fireplace and warm viewing areas available for both rinks
- Team Meal Specials
- Heated bleacher areas
Need a hotel for the Big Thaw?
The Rochester Ice Center works closely with Pellucid Travel to source the best hotels and contract with a variety of hotels to secure excellent rates and fit all team's needs.
The Big Thaw Tournament encourages all teams needing a hotel for the event to work with Pellucid. This is in order to ensure that there are enough rooms, and secure excellent rates for all teams attending each event. They are committed to working with tournaments around the world to provide a high-quality travel and lodging experience that fits the individual needs of each team attending.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Pellucid Travel at Karen@pellucidtravel.com
