The NYHL’s annual Challenge of Champions weekend will take place on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th at Downsview Arena.

Championship teams will be put to the test in one final challenge against an All-Star team made up of the best players in their tier.

The All-Star players will receive a commemorative All-Star T-Shirt and the Champions will receive their hard-earned championship trophies during an awards ceremony at the end of each game. If a team wins their tier Championship, players of the championship team invited as All-Stars will be removed from the All-Star lineup and will join their Championship team for the game.

All-Star teams will be coached by the Finalist coaching staff of their tier.

In addition to their trophy and t-shirts, every player receives a team picture taken prior to their game and printed on site by Distinctive Foto Imaging as well as a complimentary hot dog from our BBQ vendor, Grandpa Ken’s Back Bacon and Burgers.

It is a lively and engaging event for all attendees with music, our vendors from Mr. Sports – Promotional Clothing and Memorabilia, action shot photography by Digital Dave Photography and, of course, exciting hockey.

For those attending the event as All-Stars or Champions, please read below:

• Arrive at the arena 40 minutes before your game time. Find the weekend schedule here.
• Players will get dressed and, both the All-Star and Champion teams, will take a team picture before their game.
• All-Star teams will wear their team’s AWAY/DARK jerseys and the Champion team will wear their HOME/WHITE jerseys, unless otherwise notified.
• Games are 30 minutes running time. (10/10/10 or 15/15)

The 2025 Challenge of Champions saw the All Stars win the weekend with a record of 16-7-4 against the Champions. The All Stars have won the last four Challenge of Champions weekends and look to continue their streak.

Who will be the big weekend winners? Anyone who comes to the rink!