Turkey Tournament

🦃 16 Years of Thanksgiving Weekend Hockey

Valley Youth Hockey Association Presents

16th Annual Valley
8U Turkey Tournament

BIG FUN. SMALL ICE. MORE HOCKEY.

November 27–29, 2026

Onondaga Nation Arena

4000 US 11 • Nedrow, NY

A Thanksgiving weekend tradition built especially for young hockey players — fast-paced half-ice action, plenty of puck touches, teamwork, creativity and most importantly, FUN!

🏒 REGISTER YOUR TEAM

16th

Annual Tournament

Youth Hockey

½ ICE

ADM Format

Divisions

Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition

Hockey Built for 8U Players

Valley Youth Hockey Association is proud to host the 16th Annual Valley 8U Turkey Tournament November 27–29, 2026 at Onondaga Nation Arena.

This tournament is about creating a positive hockey experience for young players — giving kids opportunities to skate, compete, make plays, be creative, work together and develop a love for the game.

USA Hockey American Development Model

Big Fun. Small Ice. More Hockey.

Our 8U half-ice format reflects the USA Hockey American Development Model philosophy of age-appropriate hockey, keeping young players active and involved while creating more opportunities to touch the puck, make decisions and have fun.

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MORE PUCK TOUCHES

Small-area hockey keeps players involved in the action.

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MORE ACTION

More skating, passing, decision-making and opportunities to play.

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MORE FUN

A positive environment focused on helping kids love hockey.

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TEAMWORK

Players learn to compete, create and work together.

Find the Right Fit for Your Team

🔴 RED • ⚪ WHITE • 🔵 BLUE

Three divisions give organizations options when registering their 8U teams.

8U Half-Ice

RED

$765

Team Entry Fee

8U Half-Ice

WHITE

$765

Team Entry Fee

8U Half-Ice

BLUE

$565

Team Entry Fee

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Bring the Hockey Family

Bringing Multiple Teams?

Discounts are available for multiple teams from the same organization. Contact vyha.treasurer@gmail.com for discount information.

16 Years Strong

A Thanksgiving Weekend Hockey Tradition

For 16 years, the Valley 8U Turkey Tournament has brought young hockey players, coaches and families together over Thanksgiving weekend.

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PLAY

Plenty of opportunities to skate and handle the puck.

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LEARN

Develop skills and confidence through game play.

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COMPETE

Learn to compete while being a great teammate.

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HAVE FUN

Create great hockey memories with teammates and friends.

Save the Weekend

Tournament Details

Event
16th Annual Valley 8U Turkey Tournament

Dates
November 27–29, 2026

Format
8U Half-Ice Hockey

Divisions
Red • White • Blue

Entry Fees
Red & White — $765
Blue — $565

Where We're Playing

Onondaga Nation Arena

4000 US 11

Nedrow, NY

The 2026 Valley 8U Turkey Tournament will be held at Onondaga Nation Arena over Thanksgiving weekend.

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Thanksgiving Weekend • November 27–29

Make Some Hockey Memories!

BIG FUN. SMALL ICE. MORE HOCKEY.

Red & White — $765 • Blue — $565

Bringing multiple teams from the same organization?
Contact vyha.treasurer@gmail.com for available discounts.