MOTTO MCLEAN
HOCKEY CLASSIC

DATES: July 17-19, 2026

SITES: 

Baxter Arena, Omaha
Grover Ice, Omaha
Liberty First Credit Union Arena, Ralston
Motto McLean Ice Arena, Omaha
Moylan Ice Plex, Omaha
Sidner Ice Rink, Fremont

THERE WILL BE NO ADMISSION CHARGED FOR HOCKEY.

STAY TO PLAY TOURNAMENT: This tournament is a “Stay to Play Event”. After registering for Ice Hockey, the team contact will be provided a list of hotels they can choose from to stay at from our Tournament Director. (Only applies to teams traveling more than 75 miles) Visit this link for more lodging information.

AWARDS: Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to all members of the top three teams in the division.

MEDAL PICKUP: Medals not picked up on site during competition may still be claimed after the Games through the following process:

1. Medal Pickup in Lincoln: Participants who wish to pick up their medal(s) in person must email us at info@nebraskasportscouncil.com to notify our staff of their intent to pick up. After verification of eligibility, the medal(s) will be packaged and available for pickup at the Nebraska Sports Council office.

2. Medal Shipping: If participants are unable to pick up their medal(s) in Lincoln, we offer a shipping option for a $6 fee. To request shipping:

Email info@nebraskasportscouncil.com, and a staff member will follow up with verification and payment instructions OR call 402-471-2544 to verify and process your order and payment over the phone.

Travel/Open AAA (Ideal for Higher Level Travel Players)

16U (2010/2011)
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017

Girls Hockey: Girls teams are welcome to play in any division of our tournament. We will follow USA Hockey rules as it pertains to all girls teams. For example, if a 16U Girls team registers, they may play in a co-ed 14U age division. Any game with an all girls team will be no checking regardless of age. If there are four or more girls teams signed up for any given age/division, we will create an all girls division for that given age group.

Note: Divisions may be combined into 10U/12U/14U as needed if there are not enough teams to fill a specific birth year or if it is best for the competitiveness of the tournament. Minimum four teams are required to fulfill a birth year division.

Select Division (Ideal for Lower-Mid Level Travel/Select Players)

14U (2012/2013)
12U (2014/2015)
10U (2016/2017)

Girls Hockey: Girls teams are welcome to play in any division of our tournament. We will follow USA Hockey rules as it pertains to all girls teams. For example, if a 16U Girls team registers, they may play in a co-ed 14U age division. Any game with an all girls team will be no checking regardless of age. If there are four or more girls teams signed up for any given age/division, we will create an all girls division for that given age group.

House/Rec Division (Ideal for House/Rec League Players, No Travel Level Players Allowed)

High School (Upcoming Freshman-Senior, Graduating Class of 2026 is ineligible)

14U (2012/2013)
12U (2014/2015)
10U (2016/2017)

Note: Teams will be allowed up to four overage players in the 8U-14U Divisions. Example – a 14U team will be allowed up to four 2011 players. This rule is ONLY applicable in the house/rec division. 

NEW INDIVIDUAL SIGN UP 6U & 8U/MITE DIVISIONS!

If you have a 2018-2021 Birth Year player looking to go for gold, now is your chance! We are taking individual sign ups for this year’s Cornhusker State Games. Register by July 1st and you will be part of a lottery draft that randomly assigns teams as competitively as we can. You can also request to play with a friend! Each 6U team will consist of up to 10 players, no goalies. Each 8U team will consist of 10 players and a goalie. All games will be played on half ice at Sidner Ice Arena in Fremont, NE, approximately 20 minutes northwest of Omaha.

6U & 8U divisions are open to all skills levels within the 2018-2021 birth years. There is a max of 80 available player spots per division. It is expected that each player brings a black and white jersey of any kind. The tournament will provide refs, scorekeepers, and medals to the top 3 teams in each division. Your only job is to show up and have fun!

IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT NOTES:

Sport Director has the right to combine divisions if less than four teams are registered in a division. All players will be notified if changes are made.

This tournament is ideal for Open Level AAA Summer teams, Select teams, House/Rec Teams, and 6U/8U players. This is not a tournament for elite level AAA teams. Higher level teams may be considered to play up a birth year, please reach out to tournament director if interested or for any questions.

We’ll reach out to all teams about a month before the tournament to confirm appropriate placement—regardless of your initial registration—to ensure balanced and competitive divisions.

PRICING DEADLINES:

$1,700 per team until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1

$75 per 6U or 8U/Mite Player Individual Registration until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1

Sport Specific Questions: Ice Hockey Director Nick Orris at norris48jj@gmail.com.

Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.

2025 Complete Results

2023 Medal Winners 

2022 Medal Winners

2021 Medal Winners