The Kennedy Challenge

2026 tournament information, schedule, and results from the North York Knights

Tournament Information

January 29 - February 1, 2026

Dates

Thursday, January 29 to Sunday, February 1, 2026

Sanction #

6158

Tournament Fee

$1,975 CAD

Guarantee

4-game guarantee

Divisions

U10 A

Born 2016

U11 A

Born 2015

U12 A

Born 2014

U13 A

Born 2013

U14 A

Born 2012

U15 AA

Born 2011

U16 A

Born 2010

U17 A

Born 2009

U18 A

Born 2008

U15 AA is the only AA division - all others are A level

Tournament Details

Key Information

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

Arena Location

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

Future Tournament Inquiries

The 2026 Kennedy Challenge has concluded. Results are available below.

Email us to ask about future Kennedy Challenge dates or tournament availability:

Helpful Information:

• Team Name
• Division / Birth Year
• Contact Person's Name, Email & Phone Number

Tournament Registrar

Katie Howes

thekennedytournament@gmail.com 416-333-1767

Refund Policy

COVID-19 Related

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.

General Refund Policy

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

General 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

Game Format

• 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

Scoring System

• 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)

Playoff Overtime

• 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

Player Eligibility & Roster

• 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

Schedule & Results

2026 Kennedy Tournament results sourced from TeamLinkt.

TeamLinkt Results

Day	Date	Pad	Time	Home Team	Away Team	Score	Details
Thu	Jan 29, 2026	RINX 4	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Knights	Avenue Road	1-4	Summary
Fri	Jan 30, 2026	Canlan Rink 1	8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Knights	West Mall	5-0	Summary
Fri	Jan 30, 2026	Canlan Rink 2	8:15 AM - 9:15 AM	Avenue Road	Attack	6-3	Summary
Fri	Jan 30, 2026	Canlan Rink 3	8:15 AM - 9:15 AM	Leaside	Duffield	5-3	Summary
Fri	Jan 30, 2026	Canlan Rink 1	1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Leaside	Knights	1-0	Summary
Fri	Jan 30, 2026	Canlan Rink 2	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	West Mall	Avenue Road	1-2	Summary
Fri	Jan 30, 2026	Canlan Rink 3	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Attack	Duffield	2-1	Summary
Sat	Jan 31, 2026	Canlan Rink 1	8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Attack	Leaside	1-3	Summary
Sat	Jan 31, 2026	Canlan Rink 2	8:15 AM - 9:15 AM	Duffield	West Mall	4-0	Summary
Sat	Jan 31, 2026	Canlan Rink 5	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Duffield	Knights	2-4	Summary
Sat	Jan 31, 2026	Canlan Rink 5	4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	West Mall	Attack	1-2	Summary
Sat	Jan 31, 2026	Canlan Rink 5	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Avenue Road	Leaside	2-1	Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What level of hockey is this tournament?

This is a non-contact "A" Tournament from U10 to U18, with the exception of U15AA, which is a "AA" division.

Are there hotel requirements?

All out of town teams must book with our tournament hotels. Contact the tournament registrar for hotel booking information.

What equipment is mandatory?

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.

How many games are guaranteed?

All teams are guaranteed 4 games throughout the tournament.