2025-2026 Tournaments
2025-26 Cardinal Classic Tournaments
Tournament Registration Fee: $1500 - 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.
| Division | Date | Cost | # of Spots | Registered Teams |
| SQUIRT A | November 21 -23, 2025 | $1,500.00 | 6 | Willmar, Dodge County, |
| SQUIRT B2 | November 21 - 23, 2025 | $1,500.00 | 4 | Willmar, Eastview, Marshall, Delano |
| Girls 12UB | December 12 - 14, 2025 | $1,500.00 | 1 | Willmar, Delano, Cottage Grove, Wayzata, Fargo, Red Wing, West St. Paul, |
| Girls 10UB | December 12 - 14, 2025 | $1,500.00 | 4 | Willmar, Delano, Hutchinson, Red Wing |
| PEEWEE B | January 16 - 18, 2026 | $1,500.00 | FULL | Willmar, Eastview, Waconia, St.Francis, STMA, Detroit Lakes, LDC, Little Falls, Red Wing, Dodge County, CEC Lumberjacks, Buffalo |
| BANTAM A | January 23 - 25, 2026 | $1,500.00 | 2 | Willmar, Sauk Rapids, Anoka, Champlin Park, |
| BANTAM B2 | January 23 - 25, 2026 | $1,500.00 | 1 | Willmar, Marshall, Northfield, Eastview/Apple Valley, Buffalo, Alexandria, Elk River, |
Refund Policy
2025 - 2026 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
GrandStay, call Kristine 320-347-1500
SureStay Hotel By Best Western Spicer call Lillian at 320-796-2300
Squirt Cardinal Classic
The Squirt Cardinal Classic will be held
November 21st-23rd.
Tournament Registration Fee: $1500 - 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
10U B Cardinal Classic
The 10U B Cardinal Classic will be held
December 12 - 14, 2025
Tournament Registration Fee: $1500 - 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
12U B Cardinal Classic
The 12UB Cardinal Classic will be held
December 12 - 14, 2025
Tournament Registration Fee: $1500 - 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
The PeeWee B Cardinal Classic will be held
January 16th-18th.
Tournament Registration Fee: $1500 - 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
The Bantam Cardinal Classic will be held
January 23rd-25th.
Tournament Registration Fee: $1500 - 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