Dawg Daze of Summer in Connecticut kicks off the NGHL's 2025-26 season for divisions 12U to 19U. This dynamic event welcomes over 60 teams. All teams have a 5-game guarantee. All NGHL events are USAH-sanctioned.

DAWG DAZE OF SUMMER INVITATIONAL

• Date: August 22-24, 2025
• Divisions: 12U, 14U, 16U, 19U
• Event: All teams have a 5-game guarantee. 14U, 16U, and 19U are in a 5-game showcase format. 12U have a 5-game guarantee in a Round Robin format with finals.
• Location: 
  
  • Newington Ice Arena, 300 Alumni Road, Newington, CT | 12U & 14U
  • Champions Skating Center, 6 Progress Dr, Cromwell, CT  | 14U & 16U
  • Northford Ice Pavilion, 24 Fire-Lite Pl, Northford, CT | 16U & 19U
  • L. Astorino Ice Arena,  595 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT | 16U & 19U

REGISTRATION

• To compete in an NGHL tournament, teams must receive consent.
• Is your team from Canada? Contact us at info@nghlhockey.com for an exchange rate discount before registering. 

PAYMENT

• A deposit of $500 is due upon registration to reserve your spot (Balance due 60 days before the event.)
  • Full payment must be received 60 days before the event.
    Online: While completing registration for an event, teams can pay in full by using a credit card or sending a check payment. Accepted credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. In the event of requiring a refund, processing fees will not be refunded.
    Check: Check must be made out to “National Girls Hockey League”. Please email info@nghlhockey.com for the mailing address.

NGHL HOTEL POLICY  A condition of being accepted into an NGHL event is that ALL teams (local or traveling) who require accommodation MUST book rooms through the NGHL. No other rates (including corporate/ AAA/government rates), discounts, or hotel reward points, regardless of how acquired, will be allowed. Read the NGHL Hotel Policy

Please read our event policies in advance, NGHL Policies

To learn more about NGHL events, visit the NGHL website