Almonte Pakenham Minor Hockey Association

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!!

Welcome to the 2026–2027 APMHA U13 Tier 2 Thunder and Ice Classic!

We're excited to welcome teams to Thunderfest, taking place February 5–7, 2027, in Almonte and Pakenham, Ontario.

Registration is $1,050 per team and is currently open.

Please complete the Registration form to apply for a spot in the tournament. Once your registration is submitted, our Director of Tournaments will be notified.

Please note: Submission of the registration form does not guarantee a spot in the tournament. All team placements will be reviewed and confirmed in accordance with our tournament Rules and Regulations.

For additional information, please review our Tournament Rules.

U13 Tier 2 – General Information

• HEO Sanction Number: 26-045
• Format: Round-robin followed by playoffs
• Each team will play a minimum of three round-robin games
• The top two teams from each pool will advance to the semifinals, with the winners advancing to the championship final
• Player of the Game awarded after each game
• Medals awarded to 1^st and 2^nd place teams
• Championship trophy awarded to the 1^st place team
• Games will be played at either Almonte Arena (John Levi Community Centre) or Pakenham Arena (Stewart Community Centre)
  • Almonte Arena (John Levi Community Centre) - 182 Bridge St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
  • Pakenham Arena (Stewart Community Centre) - 112 MacFarlane St, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0

Accommodation Options:

• Comfort Inn & Suites: 355 McNeely Ave, Carleton Place, ON K7C 0A1, (613) 216-0079
• Ramada by Wyndham Arnprior: 70 Madawaska Blvd, Arnprior, ON K7S 1S5, (613) 927-2185
• Wingate by Wyndham Kanata West Ottawa: 8600 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON K2T 0N7, (613) 321-0063
• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kanata Ottawa West: 340 Huntmar Dr, Kanata, ON K2S 1B9, (613) 519-5409
• Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata: 578 Terry Fox Dr, Kanata, ON K2L 4G8, (613) 599-7767

Please contact hotels directly for current rates and availability.

We look forward to your participation!

The tournament organizers may add more information about the tournament in the future, so stay tuned for that and thanks for your visit!