2026-2027 Cardinal Classic
2026-2027 Cardinal Classic Tournaments
Tournament Registration Fees are as followed;
- SQUIRT: $1300
- 10U- $1300
- 12U $1600
- PEEWEE B $1600
- BANTAM A/B $1750
*4 Game Guarantee, possible 5th game at some levels.
*No Gate Fees*
All Tournament Registrations are completed and paid online
The number of teams participating in the tournament will determine how early we have to start on Friday and how late we need to go into Sunday in order to get in the 4 games. Games typically start around 12:00 PM on Friday, and are done by 3:00 on Sunday.
Cardinal Classic Tournament Waitlist.
If a tournament level is FULL please reach out to our tournament coordinator below to be added to our waitlist. We will contact you on a first come first serve basis.
| Division | Date | Cost | # of Spots | Registered Teams |
| SQUIRT B1 | November 20-22, 2026 | $1,300.00 | 4 | Willmar, Westonka, East Metro Stars, Becker-Big Lake, |
| SQUIRT B2 | November 20-22, 2026 | $1,300.00 | FULL | Willmar, Westonka, New Prague, Becker-Big Lake, Sioux Falls Flyer Blue 2, Brainerd Warriors, Forest Lake, Buffalo |
| Girls 12UB | December 11-13,2026 | $1,600.00 | FULL | Willmar, West St.Paul Saints, Cottage Grove Wolfpack, Rosemount Irish, Mandan Mayhem, Delano, Orono Westonka, Red Wing Wingers |
| Girls 10UB | December 11-13,2026 | $1,300.00 | 3 | Willmar, Forest Lake Rangers, Delano ,MVI, Red Wing Wingers, |
| PEEWEE B | January 15-17,2027 | $1,600.00 | 9 | Willmar, Westonka, Brainerd Warriors, Sauk Rapids, Sioux Falls Flyers, Watertown Lakers, East Metro Stars, |
| BANTAM A | January 22-24,2027 | $1,750.00 | 5 | Willmar, Mandan Mayhem, Watertown Lakers, |
| BANTAM B | January 22-24,2027 | $1,750.00 | 5 | Willmar |
Refund Policy
2026- 2027 Refund Policy
Willmar Hockey Association understands there are times that require a team to submit a cancellation after payment has been received to secure your spot in the tournament. Reimbursement guidelines are as follows:
50% reimbursement if tournament is "Full" for registration.
0% reimbursed if tournament is "Full" and the cancelation request is within 6 weeks of the start of the tournament.
Tournament Rules
Hotel Information
Willmar Area Hotel Information
Discounted tournament hotel rates have been negotiated.
Please contact Julia Orth at (320) 444-9488 to book your team's room block at the Hampton Inn (Spicer), Holiday Inn, Best Western Plus or Country Inn & Suites
AmericInn, call 320-212-6189
Little Crow Hotel by Wyndham, call Robby or Heather at 320-347-1450 or click the link below.
SureStay Hotel By Best Western Spicer call Lillian at 320-796-2300
Squirt Cardinal Classic 2026
The Squirt Cardinal Classic will be held
November 20th-22nd.
Tournament Registration Fee: $1300 - 4 Game Guarantee & No Gate Fees
All Tournament Registrations are completed and paid online
The number of teams participating in the tournament will determine how early we have to start on Friday and how late we need to go into Sunday in order to get in the 4 games. Games typically start around 12:00 PM on Friday, and are done by 3:00 on Sunday.
Register
10UB Cardinal Classic 2026
The 10U B Cardinal Classic will be held
December 11th-13th, 2026
Tournament Registration Fee: $1300 - 4 Game Guarantee & No Gate Fees
All Tournament Registrations are completed and paid online
The number of teams participating in the tournament will determine how early we have to start on Friday and how late we need to go into Sunday in order to get in the 4 games. Games typically start around 12:00 PM on Friday, and are done by 3:00 on Sunday.
Register
12UB Cardinal Classic 2026
The 12UB Cardinal Classic will be held
December 11th- 13th, 2026
Tournament Registration Fee: $1600 - 4 Game Guarantee & No Gate Fees
All Tournament Registrations are completed and paid online
The number of teams participating in the tournament will determine how early we have to start on Friday and how late we need to go into Sunday in order to get in the 4 games. Games typically start around 12:00 PM on Friday, and are done by 3:00 on Sunday.
Register
PeeWee B Cardinal Classic 2027
The PeeWee B Cardinal Classic will be held
January 15th-17th.
Tournament Registration Fee: $1600 - 4 Game Guarantee & No Gate Fees
All Tournament Registrations are completed and paid online
The number of teams participating in the tournament will determine how early we have to start on Friday and how late we need to go into Sunday in order to get in the 4 games. Games typically start around 12:00 PM on Friday, and are done by 3:00 on Sunday.
Register
Bantam Cardinal Classic 2027
The Bantam Cardinal Classic will be held
January 22nd-24th, 2027.
Tournament Registration Fee: $1750 - 4 Game Guarantee & No Gate Fees
All Tournament Registrations are completed and paid online
The number of teams participating in the tournament will determine how early we have to start on Friday and how late we need to go into Sunday in order to get in the 4 games. Games typically start around 12:00 PM on Friday, and are done by 3:00 on Sunday.
Register