VFW MN Invite - Jan 28-31, 2027
2026-2027 MN VFW Invitational Tournament is Minnesota Teams Only
Email completed forms to both emails:
Dennis Bushy – VFW State Hockey Chairman: bushy@moorheadyouthhockey.com
Amanda Kutter – Tournament Chairman: myha@moorheadyouthhockey.com
All information for this tournament will be emailed out soon including clothing orders. Please be patient with us as we are trying to navigate this tournament for the first time.
| 2026-2027 Registered Bantam AA Teams |
| Moorhead |
| Elk River |
| Buffalo |
| Warroad |
| Rochester |
| 2026-2027 Registered Bantam A Teams |
| Moorhead |
| Detroit Lakes |
| Thief River Falls |
| Elk River |
| Hastings |
| Alexandria |
| Dodge County |
| 2026-2027 Registered 15U A Teams |
| Moorhead |
| Elk River |
| Andover |
| Proctor Hermantown |
Banquet
The MN State VFW Banquet for players and coaches will be held at the Armory Event Center
904 Center Ave, Moorhead MN, 56560
At the 15UA banquet we are welcoming two additional guests per player and any Veterans who would like to attend.
At the Bantam AA & A banquet we are welcoming one additional guest per player and any Veterans who would like to attend.
Thursday January 28th
15UA Teams
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Bantam A & AA Teams
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Dinner will include:
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Buffet – GF
Boursin Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Garlic Carrots – GF & V
Garden Salad – GF & V
Dinner rolls & whipped butter – V
Water include with all other drinks for purchase
The grilled chicken topped with a garlic parmesan butter sauce. Garden salad is mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes & shredded carrots with French & Ranch dressing on the side
Tickets will be limited to Players & Coaches.
$35/ticket (all attending will need to pay)
For the sake of time, please pay as a team either prior to the banquet with Check or Credit Card (3% processing fee for CC) or you may pay as a team at the banquet when checking in using Cash/Check or Credit Card (3% processing fee for CC)
Please click on the below link and register your team for the banquet.
If your team chooses to not participate in the banquet, we still need you to fill out the below form.
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
