Hockey in Fresh Air - Embrace Winter at Viking Lakes.

Escape the winter doldrums and immerse yourself in the excitement of the season. As the coldest, shortest, and darkest days of winter descend upon us, the Skolstice Showdown is here to light up your winter. We've crafted an experience that offers fun for everyone, regardless of skill level, and it's all happening at beautiful Viking Lakes!

Dates

February 8th - 11th, 2024

Location

Viking Lakes
2685 Vikings Cir,
Eagan, MN 55121

Tournament Overview

5 Game Minimum
Bracket Play
Champion Crowned
8 Divisions

Divisions

All divisions are co-ed outside of our two women divisions and High School

Boys High School Division:

Description:The High School Division is for boy players who are currently in 9th - 12th grade. This is considered open for all skill levels.

Eligibility: Must be in High School.

50+ Division:

Description: This division is exclusively for players who are over the age of 50 at the start date of the event.

Eligibility: Players must be 50 years or older to participate.

40+ Division:

Description: This division is tailored for players who are over the age of 40 at the start date of the event.

Eligibility: Players must be 40 years or older to participate.

Gold Division:

Description: The Gold Division is designed for advanced to elite players, equivalent to A Level Adult League experience.

Eligibility: Open to highly skilled players with advanced hockey experience.

Silver Division:

Description: The Silver Division is for players with high school and/or college hockey experience, typically at the B/C Adult League Level.

Eligibility: Open to players with a background in high school or college hockey.

Rink Rat Division:

Description: The Rink Rat Division is perfect for players with little hockey experience, suitable for those at the D/E Adult League Level.

Eligibility: Open to players who are relatively new to hockey.

Bender Division:

Description: The Bender Division is a non-competitive division ideal for those with limited or zero hockey experience.

Eligibility: Open to players of all skill levels, including beginners.

Open Women's Division:

Description: The Open Women's Division is for female players aged 18 and over at the start of the event.

Eligibility: All female players over 18 are welcome to participate.

Rink Rat Women's Division:

Description: The Rink Rat Women's Division is designed for female players with little hockey experience, typically at the D/E Adult League Level.

Eligibility: Open to female players who are relatively new to hockey.

EVENT STRUCTURE

Games: Each team is guaranteed 4 pool play games followed by bracket play. All teams advance to bracket play.

Rosters: 4v4 Game-play with 6-8 players per team.

Game Duration: Each game consists of two fifteen-minute halves, separated by a two-minute halftime break. Time is allotted 5 minutes for shoveling and warming up in between game-play.

Round Robin: Teams will be placed in divisions and will play a round-robin format to determine advancement.

Tiebreakers: In the event of ties in standings, tiebreakers will be determined by total points, goal difference, and total goals scored.

Overtime: For games ending in a tie, a sudden-death overtime will be played. If still tied, a shootout will determine the winner.

Officials: At least one off-ice official will monitor play, including scoring, timekeeping, puck resets, and infractions.

Officials can award penalty shots for flagrant minor penalties or consistent reckless play. The shot must be taken from center ice within 30 seconds of the penalty call.