Eli Johnson Memorial Squirt B2 - Dec 4-6, 2026
| 2026-2027 Registered Teams | |
| Moorhead Grey | PAID |
| Minnetonka | PAID |
| Edina | PAID |
| Mandan | PAID |
| Bismarck | PAID |
| Westonka | PAID |
| Westonka | PAID |
Team Managers-Roster Submission - T-Shirt Orders
Below is a link to a Google document.
Open it, and at the top click on Open With and select Google Sheets.
All USA Hockey certified roster links (PDF copies they will not be accepted) or a Canada approved official roster need to be emailed to Amanda at myha@moorheadyouthhockey.com no later than Friday November 21, 2025.
The left side of the document is for your team’s t-shirt order. These are due the Tuesday the week of your tournament. MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON YOUR TEAM’S TAB BEFORE UPDATING YOUR TEAM’S INFORMATION!
NOTE: the Google Document will be locked Wednesday morning the week of the tournament.
If questions, contact Amanda at myha@moorheadyouthhockey.com
See You Soon!
A BIG THANK YOU to all participating in the 4th Annual Eli Johnson Memorial Tournament at the Cullen Hockey Center. Eli was a Moorhead Youth Hockey alum who died by suicide in 2017. At the time of his death, Eli was a student athlete and a member of the Concordia College baseball team. Our hope is that Eli is remembered for how he lived, not how he died.
The Eli Johnson Memorial Tournament is brought to you by the Moorhead Youth Hockey Association and M3. By way of background, M3 is the mental health initiative of the Moorhead Youth Hockey Association. Research shows that kids begin to feel things like anxiety, lack of self-confidence and doubt as early as eight (8) years old. M3 recognizes that we have to connect with kids sooner by bringing them tools that help them understand what they may be feeling or what their friends may be feeling with age-appropriate curriculum. M3 has three goals: (1) Raise Awareness surrounding mental health, (2) Eliminate the Stigma associated with mental health, and (3) Connect Resources for addressing mental health. The Eli Johnson Memorial Tournament serves to honor Eli Johnson and continue to open the conversation around mental health.
As with mental wellness, there are no teams. Our friends and mental wellness champions around Minnesota and North Dakota are joining our efforts for this tournament to continue to raise awareness around mental health. The Max Foundation, 463 Foundation and Sophie’s Squad are all contributing to this meaningful tournament. Make no mistake, we are all in this together and we welcome everyone to join in this initiative.
We have an incredible Tournament planned with added events that will truly make the Tournament meaningful for all the players and coaches.
All Eli Team
As part of the tournament, an “All Eli Team” will be selected. One player from each team will be selected by their coaches/team to represent the characteristics Eli embodied. Below are the characteristics that we encourage coaches to use in determining their team representative:
Competitive. A fiercely competitive person who never backed down from a challenge. Life is a game meant to be played, on and off the turf, field or rink. Eli wasn’t always on the top team as a youth player, he was small in stature, but he did not let that stop his intensity and willingness to compete.
Outgoing Personality. Eli coined the saying “Come One, Come All.” This speaks to his inclusive attitude towards all. When Eli won the Inspiration Award no one was surprised. He inspired many with his infectious personality.
Leader. Eli was a multi-sport athlete, a team captain, an MVP and a record holder. Teammates and friends looked up to Eli.
Superior Teammate. Eli’s tremendous athletic accolades were matched by his love of teammates and coaches, who he considered family. Eli had the rare ability to make others around him better on and off the field/ice.
Once the kids are selected from each team, we will send out an invite to the Cullen Hockey Center Great Room for a group photo, and to collect their swag and certificate for this honor.
This tournament will be an opportunity to start and continue conversations about mental health. Mental health experts will be sprinkled throughout the rink to share and promote tools and resources regarding mental health. A suicide prevention booth will also be set-up at the rink. As parents and leaders in our communities, we cannot wait for the “perfect” time to talk about mental health. The conversation is the first step! We will have the rink full of age appropriate resources regarding mental health, focus, emotions and teamwork.
Unless otherwise indicated all Tournament Games are at the Cullen Hockey Center in MOORHEAD, MN.
707 SE Main Ave, Moorhead, MN
The CHC rinks are Bushy, Scheels, and Sanford.
**Occasionally, we have to schedule games at the Moorhead Sports Center – 2400 4th Ave South , the rinks are the North and South Rink. For reference it is a half mile North East of the CHC and connected to Moorhead High School.
- MAHA sanctioned
- 8 – 16 Teams (depending on tournament), 3 days, 4 Game Guarantee!
- Pool Play, 2pt Scoring System and/or bracket play
- 15-minute stop time (with overtimes on Sunday) – Squirts & 10U, PeeWees & 12U, Bantams & 15U, Junior Gold
- Trophy for 1st & 2nd place, and player medals for 1st & 2nd place
- Individual tournament shirts available for purchase each tournament weekend.
The tournament committee has worked with the Fargo-Moorhead CVB to contract great rates and reserve hotel room blocks for our visiting teams.
In order to keep registration fees low, we will require all traveling teams to reserve rooms via the FMCVB Housing Bureau.
All room reservations must be made through the FMCVB Online Housing System – tournament rates will not be available for reservations made directly with the hotels and those reservations will not count toward the team’s commitment.
Team Managers/Coordinators: Moorhead Youth Hockey and the Fargo-Moorhead CVB will be using EventConnect for our hotel lodging this season. Once you are registered, you will receive and email from EventConnect with instructions on how to set up your hotel. If you register your team on Friday after 12pm or over the weekend, you will NOT receive an email until the following Monday. Please also make sure you read and understand the terms of the hotel contract at which you are staying, such as cancellation notices. MYHA is not responsible for hotel contracts as you must abide by the hotel’s terms and conditions. Please pass this information to your team so there are no surprises.
**NOTE: All teams registering on Friday May 1st will not receive an email from EventConnect until Monday May 4th.
Tournament Director: tournaments@moorheadyouthhockey.com
Looking For Something Fun To Do Between Games?
Come try your shot in one of our 60 climate-controlled hitting Suites powered by the Toptracer Ranger software. Or… try one of the 5 indoor Full Swing simulation bays where you can try your hand at golf or one of the many other games, including football, soccer, hockey, hunting, and zombie dodgeball.
Welcome to tournament season! Between cheering on the kids and enjoying the action on the ice, we know you’re looking for fun ways to connect as a team off the rink. That’s where Suite Shots comes in!
Small group walk-ins are always welcome but subject to our waitlist if bays are occupied. Ensure your bays are ready by making a reservation!
We’re excited to offer our Sports Team Package—the perfect way to celebrate, refuel, and create lasting memories together. For only $30 per player (plus tax & gratuity), your team will enjoy:
• 1 hour of outdoor bay game play (6 players per bay, number of bays based on party size)
• A pizza meal with soda for each player
• The option to extend playtime at the current hourly bay rate—just ask your bay host!
• No waiting in line. Get the time you want!
Spectators are welcome too! For only $12 per person (plus tax & gratuity), parents, siblings, and friends not wanting to play can join the group, enjoy the pizza & soda, and cheer from a nearby space reserved for your team.
Reservations for the team package are required at least 48 hours in advance, so don’t wait to secure your spot!
Visit our website to book online or call Melissa at (701) 892-7037.
Bring the team spirit off the ice and let us take care of the rest. We can’t wait to host you and make your tournament weekend even more memorable.
Book your Suite Shots team experience today!
Open Daily from 9am-2am and only a half mile from the Cullen Hockey Center & Moorhead Sports Center. Vic’s is located in the old Chumley’s building, with gaming supporting MYHA, great daily specials, and a relaxed atmosphere to play bingo, watch a local artist, or even sing Karaoke . It doesn’t get more “local” than this! Check out their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vicslounge83
Your local family friendly pickle ball courts just a 3 miles drive from the rink! Grab a paddle and join the fun! 15 indoor courts open for play. Courts and Pints also has a full-service restaurant and bar for you to refuel after and 8 Bean Bag Lanes for you to enjoy also. Courts and Pints offers a two level event space in the middle of their courts perfect for any hockey team! Thank you for supporting a local small business! Call today to book your court! 218.910.1005, Located at 2605 8th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560
Experience endless fun and excitement at KingPinz! Our family entertainment center has something for everyone – arcade games, escape rooms, laser tag, bowling, and more!
Moorhead’s best new neighborhood bar and grill, and close to the rink! Amazing food, including Duane’s House of Pizza! 20 Taps of your favorite domestic and craft beers. Over 20 TV’s to watch your favorite teams. A party room is available by request – call ahead – 218.236.0550 – 2223 Highway 10 East, Moorhead, MN 56560!
The Clubhouse is THE destination in Fargo-Moorhead to enjoy your next round of indoor golf! Stop in and experience one of our 5 top of the line simulators and have a cocktail while doing so. Located conveniently off of I-94 at the corner of 8th St and 30th Ave in south Moorhead, The Clubhouse is your perfect place for practice, play, and partying!
Hi friends,
We’d love for you to know that Mick’s Office is always ready to welcome your teams and families—whether you’re fueling up before the big game or celebrating good teamwork and hard play afterward! There’s always room for Moorhead Youth Hockey and Teams in town for Tournaments at Mick’s.
We also know how important it is to keep those young athletes fed (and happy!) quickly. That’s why, whenever a large group comes in, we’ll have a complimentary pizza on the table right away so the kids can nibble while the rest of the order is being prepared.
We’d be thrilled to host your teams anytime this season—consider Mick’s Office your home rink off the ice.
See you soon,
The Mick’s Office Team
