14th Great Lakes hockey Cup is coming Jan16th-Jan18th 2026
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Release Date: 2026-01-05
14th Annual Great Lakes Cup
Overview
Welcome to the official tournament website for the Great Lakes Cup, hosted by Huron Perth Lakers. Our event runs Jan 16-18, 2026, with the following divisions: U12 AAA (2014), U14 AAA (2012)
Registration opens April 15, 2025. This tournament sells out quickly- act soon!
Tournament Features:
No Gate Fees
Digital Game Sheets & Stats
LiveBarn Enabled Access
4 guaranteed games per team
Competitive, mid-season match ups from across Ontario and the US
The "2026 Great Lakes hockey Cup" refers to several events, primarily the NCAA college Great Lakes Invitational (GLI) in Grand Rapids (Dec 28-30) featuring Notre Dame, Michigan Tech, MSU, WMU; the youth/junior Huron-Perth Lakers Great Lakes Cup (Jan 16-18) in Stratford, Ontario; and various youth tournaments like the Great Lakes Classic in Detroit (May) and other regional events. The main annual holiday tournament is the GLI.
Here are details on the major events:
- Great Lakes Invitational (GLI) - NCAA College:
- When: December 28-30, 2026.
- Where: Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Teams: Michigan Tech (host), Michigan State, Notre Dame, Western Michigan.
- Note: A historic holiday tournament that moved to Grand Rapids in 2022.
- Huron-Perth Lakers Great Lakes Cup - Youth/Junior:
- When: January 16-18, 2026.
- Where: Stratford, Ontario, hosted by Huron-Perth Lakers.
- Details: An AAA minor hockey tournament.
- Great Lakes Classic (Detroit) - Youth:
- When: May 15-17, 2026.
- Where: Metro Detroit, MI.
- Details: Hosts youth (Mite) teams with multiple divisions.
- Other Related Events:
- Great Lakes Midwinter Classic: Jan 17-19, 2026 in Holland, MI (youth).
- Great Lakes Hockey League (GLHL) Tournament: March 27-29, 2026 in Houghton, MI (local league).
