Hockey Day In Houston

06/01/2026

The lineup is set! The Hockey Day In Houston 2026 powered by Main Event auction is coming soon!

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

Main Event memory!

Chie Chie Yard, the first born and raised Houstonian to play Olympics Ice Hockey was inducted as part of the Houston Hockey Hall Of Fame class of 2026! We are pleased to share her induction speech from the Hockey Day In Houston 2026 powered by Main Event weekend!

05/15/2026

We are pleased to open the application process for funds raised from Hockey Day In Houston 2026 powered by Main Event! Over $55,000 will be reinvested into Houston hockey.

In 3 years Hockey Day In Houston will have contributed to 19 scholarships and reinvested over $100,000 . We thank all the organizations and rinks who came together as a team to make an impact in Houston hockey!

Non-profit Hockey Partners

• Houston Storm All Girls Hockey Association
• Houston Junior Aeros
• Women’s Hockey Outreach Association of Houston
• ISHL (high school hockey league)
• Phoenix Cup Charity Classic (pediatric cancer fundraising)
• STARskaters (opportunities for those with developmental/physical disabilities)
• The Howe Foundation (honoring Mr. & Mrs. Hockey, Gordie and Colleen Howe’s legacy)
• Houston Amateur Hockey Association (Adult hockey programs)
• Reynolds Hockey Academy (Academic and hockey training school)
• Houston Ice Hockey Officials Association (via USA Hockey)
• Texas Amateur Hockey Association (via USA Hockey)
• Texas Outlaws Tournament Team
• American Special Hockey Association (new 2026 partner for special/adaptive hockey to provide support for StarSkaters)
• International Chapter of Hockey Players In Business


For-Profit & Venue Partners

• Ice rinks: Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex, Ice Skate Memorial City, Bellerive Ice, Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center
• Oil Kings Tournaments
• Houston Bulls
• Houston Hockey & Skate World
• Host venue: Saint Arnold Brewing Company
• Blueline Slapshot LLC.

College & Professional Ties

• University of Houston and Rice University club programs
• Former professional players who called Houston home
• Dallas Stars organization

05/13/2026

https://youtu.be/ci2OpzK-K9c?si=xI97WzAnqiRPJGm6

Terry Ruskowski, Frank Hughes, Don Larway, Jan Popiel, Poul Popiel, Ron Graham, Bill Dineen, Larry Hale, Jack Stanfield. Adam Gordon, Glenn Hart

05/13/2026

Introducing the 1st Annual Jim O'Neill Memorial STARskaters 3v3 Tournament and Sled Hockey Exhibition!
After a five year hiatus, the STARskaters Houston Hellhounds are proud to present the return of Jim O'Neill's beloved 3v3 stand-up hockey tournament with two full ice exhibition sled hockey games.

WHEN: Saturday, July 18, 2026
WHERE: Bellerive Ice Rink
WHAT: Four divisions of 3v3 stand-up hockey and two sled hockey exhibition games

Registration Opens TOMORROW, May 14th!

Visit https://starskaters3v3.wixsite.com/home for more information!

05/07/2026

Hockey Day In Houston 2026 powered by Main Event was a success!

Over $55,000 will be reinvested into hockey in Houston!

Thank you to all who attended, supported, and made contributions to this year's events!

Stay tuned for how to apply for the funds distribution!