The Kennedy Challenge
2027 tournament information from the North York Knights
Dates
Thursday, February 4 to Sunday, February 7, 2027
Sanction #
6298
Tournament Fee
$2075 CAD
Guarantee
4-game guarantee
Divisions
U10A
Born 2017
U11A
Born 2016
U12A
Born 2015
U13A
Born 2014
U14A
Born 2013
U15A
Born 2012
U17A
Born 2010
U18A
Born 2009
Tournament Details
4-game guarantee for all teams
Non-contact tournament
Tournament gift for all players
Champions and finalists receive awards
Out of town teams will not be scheduled on Thursday
Canlan York Arena
989 Murray Ross Pkwy, North York, ON
Modern 6 arena complex on York University grounds (south of Steeles Ave, east of Jane St, west of Keele St)
Game Schedule:
Friday-Sunday games at Canlan York Arena. Thursday games (if needed) will run in the GTA - location TBD.
Facility Amenities:
Restaurant/bar overlooking 4 rinks where you can watch games in comfort
Email us to ask about more information or tournament availability.
Helpful Information:
- • Team Name
- • Division / Birth Year
- • Contact Person's Name, Email & Phone Number
Tournament Registrar
Katie Howes
Refund Policy
The North York Knights Hockey Club will offer a full refund of tournament fee paid for The Kennedy Challenge if any team cannot participate due to restrictions of the Provincial Government, Public Health Units, OHF or GTHL.
The North York Knights Hockey Club will offer a full refund for tournament fee paid to a team that withdraws at least 45 days prior to the start of the tournament and ONLY if a replacement team can be found.
A $100 administrative fee will be applied to all withdrawals.
Once the schedule has been released for the tournament, there will be NO REFUNDS.
Tournament Rules
• Hockey Canada and GTHL Rules apply except where noted
• OHF Minimum Suspension List will apply
• No protests are permitted. The referee's and/or tournament committee's decisions are final
• Players must wear equipment (mouth guards, neck guards etc.) as mandated by their own League
• Teams must be ready to play 15 minutes before scheduled game times
• Three 12-minute periods, stop time for all divisions
• The clock will run in the third period if there is a five-goal spread
• Stop time will resume if the goal spread is reduced to three
• One 30-second time-out allowed during regulation time. No time-outs allowed in overtime in playoffs
• Three points for a win in regulation time
• Two points for a shootout win
• One point for a shootout loss
Shootout Format (Round Robin):
• Minimum of 3 shooters per team
• Home team shoots first
• If no winner after 3 shooters, continue with sets of one using different players
• All tied playoff games will go to overtime (see overtime rules)
• Sudden death period with four-on-four skaters
• After 4 minutes, buzzer sounds and one player removed (three-on-three)
• After 4 more minutes, buzzer sounds and one player removed (two-on-two)
• Continue two-on-two until a winner is declared
• No time outs allowed at the buzzer
• All players including affiliates must be registered on the current HCR 3.0 system
• Valid roster sheet must be available for inspection by tournament officials
• Teams must produce a sanction permit or letter of permission from their HC or International affiliated branch
Maximum Players Dressed:
• U10-U13: Maximum 17 registered players
• U14-U17: Maximum 17 players (or up to 19 if registered)
• U18: Maximum 19 players
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a non-contact "A" Tournament from U10 to U18.
All out of town teams must book with our tournament hotels. Contact the tournament registrar for hotel booking information.
You are governed by the requirements of your own league. Players must wear the equipment (mouth guards, neck guards etc.) as required by their own league.
All teams are guaranteed 4 games throughout the tournament.