2026 MDHL Key Dates & Events

BRIGHTON: Skater Tryouts

August 1st

Cost: $140

Biggby Coffee ice cube (Brighton)

8AM - 7PM (Two games per skater)

BRIGHTON: Goalie Tryouts

July 28th and July 29th

Cost: $240

Biggby Coffee Ice Cube (Brighton)

5PM - 8PM (Two 1.5 hour sessions per day)

League Tryouts:

August 1, 8:00 am–7:00 pm (players play 2 games)

Location: Biggby Coffee Ice House, Brighton, MI

League Season:

August 8 – October 25 (including playoffs)

All games at Biggby Coffee Ice House, Brighton, MI

Tournaments:

o NAHL Showcase (Blaine, MN): Sept 24–27 (applied for U15, U16, U18 teams)

o 200x85 Motor City Tournament: Oct 16–18 (U15 & U16 teams)

o Huntington IIT (New Hope, MN): Nov 6–8, 2026 (1 U18 team)

West MI Tryout Dates and Times for the West Side Tryouts This Year

July 19th: 10:30AM - 12:30PM and 4:30PM - 6:30PM

July 26th: 9AM - 11AM and 3PM - 5PM

Cost: $140 Per Player

Location: Patterson Ice Center - 2550 Patterson Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49546