John Tavares Drafted 1st Overall in the 2009 NHL Draft
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Holiday Classic
December 26th to 30th, 2010 Tournament Sanction# A30-10-11
At: Canlan Ice Sports (Etobicoke) Arena, Chesswood Arena,
Canlan Ice Sports York and Westwood Arena.
4 Game Guarantee
Possibility of 7 or 8
International Competition
Player and Team Awards
Tournament Details
Written by Jim Nicoletti
International Holiday Classic Tournament December 26th to 30th, 2010 Tournament Sanction# A30-10-11 Deadline for Applications is September 1st, 2010 Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Teams will be attempted to be seeded according to strenghts and weaknesses.
The information listed below is general and will be adjusted according to number of teams, tournament draw, and final schedule. Specific information as it applies to each Age Category will be posted and distributed along with the final schedule and details no later than December 1st. Tournament Format Age Categories will be comprised with the anticipated number of teams:
Holiday Classic 2010 Application Information Tournament Sanction# A30-10-11
Please submit online to ensure enrollment is secured in our database, and mail hard copy with payment.
PLEASE ENCLOSE REGISTRATION CHEQUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION: Minor Bantam to Minor Midget: Canadian Teams: $1175.00 CDN Out-Of-Canada Teams $1175.00 in U.S. Funds. Acceptance of this team entry releases the sponsors, the officials, arena management, and the tournament from any liability for any accident or injury which may be incurred by a player or team official while attending or participating in the TORONTO MARLBOROS INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY CLASSIC TOURNAMENT.
Reduced "Holiday Classic Rates" and features such as free parking have been arranged with the hotels. All hotels are in close proximity to arenas, restaurants, shopping malls and other attractions. In order to offer these rates the tournament has not entered into any third-party agreements with travel agencies or travel groups offering their booking services. Managers/Team reps should contact the listed hotel of their choice directly, or acceptance may be rescinded. Any questions regarding accommodations can be directed to
Check back for updates to the Holiday Classic Tournament Hotel listing as arrangements are currently being negotiated.
December 26th to 30th, 2010
At: Canlan Ice Sports (Etobicoke) Arena,
Chesswood Arena, Westwood Arena and
Canlan Ice Sports York
Holiday Classic schedule will be posted on or about November 30, 2010. Once the schedule is posted please continue to check for any updates or changes.
Listed below are the teams entered in each division
To expedite registration, any Travel Permits or "official rosters" should be sent ahead of time either via email or faxed to: (416) 207-9890
The map below shows the Arena locations in the Greater Toronto Area. Below the area map are detailed maps of each location along with a link to Google Map so you can print each detailed map for future reference.