Dates: January 16-19, 2026

Location: Chicagoland Rinks

Competition Level: AA/AAA

Summit Series events are designed to bring together the best teams across the country.

Tournament Highlights:

• Format: Compete exclusively against other high-caliber AA/AAA teams across USA and Canada in this tournament format. Teams will compete in a round robin pool play, then compete in a quarterfinal/semifinal/finals. 
• Guaranteed Games: 5 Game Guarantee
• Hotel Partnerships: We have done the preliminary work to partner with a trusted hotel vendor to secure the lowest online rates for your team and families guaranteed. Our dedicated hotel representative will work with team managers to ensure seamless booking and convenient accommodations near the rink.

Game Format:

• 3 minute warm ups
• 9U-14U: Three 15-minute periods.
• 15U-18U: Three 17-minute periods.
• If tied; 5-minute 3v3 overtime
• If still tied; 3-man shootout followed by sudden-death until a winner is determined.
• Checking will be allowed for the 2012 age group and older

Registration:

• Registration Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
• Team Entry Fee: $2450 USD
• Deposit: $250 USD
• Payment Methods: Credit card or ACH bank transfer
• Payment Options:
  • Pay in Full
  • Two Payments: 50% due on August 1, 2025, and 50% due on September 1, 2025.
• Refund Policy: This event is non-refundable. Summit Series reserves the right to negotiate this policy on as needed basis.

Contact Information:

For inquiries and registration details, please contact:

Brad Petersen
brad.petersen7@gmail.com
239-302-8290