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TOURNAMENT INTELNov 13-15, 2026NGHL Ann Arbor

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NGHLAnn Arbor · 5 games
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The weekend

Five games, three Biggby rinks, one tournament.

The NGHL Ann Arbor event runs Nov 13 to 15 with a five-game guarantee. Tier 2 teams play round robin with finals, so Sunday's game depends on how Friday and Saturday go. The four teams we know about average an MHR rating of 86.61 against our 85.45, so every game is within about two rating points of us. Nobody here is out of reach, and nobody is a gimme.

Keys: score first in the early games (8:40 AM and 7:00 AM puck drops), stay out of the box, and save the legs for Saturday's 3 PM in Chelsea.

Schedule

Fri Nov 13 · 8:40 AMvs Arvada 14U AA · Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Brighton, North
Fri Nov 13 · 2:30 PMvs Chicago Hawks · Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Brighton, South
Sat Nov 14 · 7:00 AMvs Tampa Bay Jr Lightning · Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Brighton, South
Sat Nov 14 · 3:00 PMvs Cleveland Flames · Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Chelsea, North
Sun Nov 15 · time TBDGame 5 · Ann Arbor Ice Cube, Stadium · opponent set by weekend standings

Times and rinks from our team calendar. The NGHL has not posted its public schedule yet, so check back for changes.

Who we play

Arvada 14U AA logo
Fri Nov 13 · 8:40 AM

Arvada 14U AA

Arvada, CO
MHR rating86.16 (+0.71 vs our 85.45)
Record, all games1-8-2 · goals 4-26
Lower MHR rating● us · ● themHigher MHR rating

CAHA Colorado Girls 14U Tier 2. Scoring is their problem: 4 goals in 11 games, and their lone win is 2-0 over Team Wyoming. They tied Hyland Hills 0-0 and lost 1-4 to the Chicago Hawks, who we also play. First game of the weekend, so a fast start matters.

Chicago Hawks (likely their 14-2 squad) logo
Fri Nov 13 · 2:30 PM

Chicago Hawks (likely their 14-2 squad)

Darien, IL
MHR rating86.30 (+0.85 vs our 85.45)
Record, all games9-3-2 · goals 49-34
Lower MHR rating● us · ● themHigher MHR rating

Plays NIHL 14U Elite T1 and is playing a tougher league schedule than most. They beat Arvada 4-1, edged the Chicago Mammoth 4-3 in OT and went 1-0 in a shootout against Colorado 14ers. They have three losses (3-4, 0-5, 3-6) and two ties.

Tampa Bay Jr Lightning logo
Sat Nov 14 · 7:00 AM

Tampa Bay Jr Lightning

Tampa, FL
MHR rating86.71 (+1.26 vs our 85.45)
Record, all games5-8-0 · goals 33-48
Lower MHR rating● us · ● themHigher MHR rating

They play in the NGHL 14U Blue division. They have a 4-3 shootout win over St. James HC and a 9-0 win over Princeton, but were shut out in their last three losses (0-6, 0-9, 0-7). Early 7 AM puck drop, so be loud on the bench.

Cleveland Flames (likely their 14-2 Minor squad) logo
Sat Nov 14 · 3:00 PM

Cleveland Flames (likely their 14-2 Minor squad)

Lakewood, OH
MHR rating87.26 (+1.81 vs our 85.45)
Record, all games13-5-1 · goals 77-32
Lower MHR rating● us · ● themHigher MHR rating

Highest rated of the four and the one to circle. They score about 4 goals a game, allow under 2, and have eight shutout wins this season. Their five losses all came at the Pittsburgh Showcase in October, against tough Blue Gold teams. This one is in Chelsea.

Ratings are MHR ratings as of the last Wednesday update, and records include every game played so far. Logos from the NGHL team directory and MHR. Where a club has two 14U squads, we matched the team to the 14-2 level and will confirm once the NGHL posts rosters.

Where to be

Brighton (Fri and Sat morning)10540 Citation Dr, Brighton
Chelsea (Sat 3 PM)501 Coliseum Dr, Chelsea

Brighton rink intel

  • Three sheets of ice, a pro shop and a concession stand with an upstairs bar and food.
  • Only one sheet has bleachers. On the other sheet you watch from upstairs behind the glass, and a few reviewers say the view is awkward.
  • The most repeated tip: it is very cold, even in the lobby, and the heaters over the spectator seats are often off. Bring a coat, blanket and a hot drink.
  • Reviewers say staff are nice, but a few found them hard to track down. Ask early if you need something.
  • A few recent reviews call the locker rooms, showers and bathrooms dirty, so pack sandals and hand sanitizer.

Summed up from Google reviews of the rink. Figure skating, public skate, business and pricing talk left out. Updated Nov 4.

Chelsea rink intel

  • Big lobby with room for lots of players and families, large restrooms and a Biggby coffee shop on site.
  • Two sheets of ice. Reviewers like the clean, well kept building and the staff.
  • Seating is limited and mostly concrete bleachers, and several reviewers say the heaters are not turned on. Bring blankets and seat pads.
  • Recent reviews say the ice can be rough, with ruts and pits in the corners that grab pucks. Tell the girls to keep their sticks down and play the bounces.
  • Locker rooms are described as clean but very warm. Some reviewers mention the concession menu can run short, so bring snacks.

Summed up from Google reviews of the rink. Figure skating, public skate, business and pricing talk left out. Listed on Google as Arctic Coliseum, the same building at 501 Coliseum Dr. Updated Nov 4.

Brighton and Chelsea are 30 to 45 minutes apart, so check the exact rink (North or South) on your game before you leave. Tap a rink for directions.