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Grand River Mustangs 5th Annual Remembrance Day Classic

  • Nov 3, 2023 - Nov 5, 2023

  • OWHA Sanction Number: 2324041

Welcome to this very special 5th Anniversary of this unique Remembrance Day Tournament opportunity. This event annually sell out early.

This will be one event you will not want to miss! Last event was a complete sell out and we are so pleased with being able to donate much needed funds to our local Legion. 

This tournament is in support of the men and women who have given so much.

We believe it is time to give back and need your support. Special events will be taking place over the entire course of the weekend, closely working in conjunction with our Fergus Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275. and the Elora Legion Branch 229.

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TEAMS WISHING TO PAY TRIBUTE TO A VET OR ACTIVE SOLDIERS: Your dressing room doors can be your showcase of appreciation, Teams are encouraged to do a little research possibly a member of your team has a special family member male or female who actively served or who still serves. Special tributes will be greatly welcomed and you as a team can decide "Who you are playing for this weekend". 

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2023 Event questions please contact us [email protected] 

please include in subject line your Division & Association name 

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2023 Gold and silver Medallions & Banners to Division Champions

4 Games Min Guaranteed for ALL Divisions

We always advance 50% of divisions to next rounds.

Off Ice - We offer Player of game awards at all games

TBA  -Silent Auctions, Draws and Raffles

N/A- Music at games

More exciting FUN details to be announced on this main page

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2023 Feature Divisions: U13AA, U15A, U18A, U18BB, U22A, Senior A

Game Lengths 12-12-15 - CDN $1599  - USA $1200

All Other Rep Divisions and House Travel Divisions

Game Lengths 11-11-11 - CDN $1350 - USA $1100

U9 Divisions will be playing Half ice 2 x23 Minute periods teams must be able to bring min 14 skaters

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Teams must be ready to play at 8 AM Friday out of town teams travel taken into consideration

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2023 PAYMENT for Team Entry Fees by E-transfer is preferred send to: Cheques payable to Grand River Mustangs Girls Hockey Inc.

Teams wishing to make payment using E-transfer please use the following process:

Send Etransfer to   [email protected]

Use the password if needed : Mustangs2023

In the comment section please identify Example U15AA Parkinson

The Teams Division – Association Name and Head Coach Surname

Payment by cheques  Make payable to Grand River Mustangs Girls Hockey Inc.

Grand River Mustangs Girls Hockey
550 Belsyde Ave E
PO Box 441
Fergus, ON
N1M 3E2

No POST DATED Cheques will be accepted unless a request to do so has been verified with our office. e understand early in the season funds may not have been fully collected so we will work with you to ensure the commitment is still in place and in good faith.

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2023 LIVE LINK HOTELS; we are pleased to partner with Tournkey as our official Tournament Accommodations provider. 

All participating teams requiring housing for the tournament should utilize the services of Tournkey to participate in the tournament. 

Please book via the link below or contact Nick Brooks, Travel Support Specialist, [email protected] 

Phone: 519-433-6677 Ext 333 OR  Toll-Free: 1-800-304-6346 EXT 333 

For Hotels CLICK THE LIVE LINK BELOW TO VIEW HOTEL AVAILABILITY: 

Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic November 03-05, 2023

https://app.sport-travel.com/Tournaments/HotelList_Results_sr.php?eventid=77436

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TEAM MANAGER REMINDERS AND DEADLINES:

14 Days BeforeTournament Schedule to post in Document Section 

21 Days Before All Teams to update their online account bench staff / player rosters

7 Days Before Tournament Rules to post Document Section

Ongoing EMAIL UPDATE for Coach /Manager to do updates

COMING 10 DAYS BEFORE:  Free Scores Text to Phone Package posted in Document Section: Hello Teams and families. We are pleased to provide this FREE Service to our guests to receive all  scores and team advancement notifications sent directly to your personal mobile device.

Super Simple that allows parents and relatives to enjoy their time at the event with updates coming directly following each game. Not only is it easy to use, the advancement notifications tell you who you are playing, at what arena and at what time. This system will also notify you of vendors /sponsor specials / silent auctions and other important reminders while the event is taking place. It really can’t get much simpler than this amazing free feature! 

Please note it is a minimum requirement that ALL Team Staff sign up for this feature and as many parents as possible to make the Team Managers lives easier

Reminder all texts are free to receive, we respect your privacy and your information is never shared.
To subscribe for text messaging or to find out more, please click this link:LINK WILL GO LIVE ONCE Updated

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Headquarters Office is located inside the Centre Wellington Sports Complex across from the Great Hall inside the small office 

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FYI: OWHA RAMP & GAME CODES

ONCE WE UPLOAD The tournament schedule in our system as well into the OWHA RAMP system with all teams game codes will be found in their teams RAMP login app.

If you are unsure how to locate same, please ask your association registrar or administrator for assistance.

Do not call the OWHA requesting access.

Your association has been provided with access information for all teams.

Teams are responsible for ensuring they indicate players and bench staff are indicated within RAMP as well as ensuring jersey numbers are noted (if not showing) for every game.

Goal scorers and penalties cannot be entered if jersey numbers are not showing in the system.

Coach, manager or designated individual must also ensure they sign at the bottom of both of the players info and bench staff info.

NEW POSTING IN DOCUMENTS - Regarding AP or Callup players in regards to how to properly add them to your official RAMP ROSTER - See document Section please

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 WE OFFER SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE SOLDIER OF GAME AWARDS FOR EVERY GAME:  These will be available when you check in at the arena checkin tables.

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TBC 50/50 Draw taking place details at the arenas 

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TBC Vendors On site Main Headquarters arena - Team Action Photos, dressing room locker shots bring your camo wear, clothing vendors, Lily the electronics lady, displays by the armed forces as well other feature items coming soon

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TBC DETAILS - The SATURDAY "Mess Hall - Feed the Troops" Open to all athletes and staff .

TBC Tickets will be provided to team manager when they check in. 

Hosted by the Fergus Legion Saturday immediatelt following the 11AM opening ceremony located  at Centre Wellington  in Mainfloor Community. The legion is serving snacks drinks while supplies last 

TBC - Parents and guests can also participate for $5 each ( TBC) All proceeds back to the Legion

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Moments of Silence will take place Saturday @ 11AM - All games in process will observe a stoppage of play before this time and lineup on their bluelines for a moment of silence

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TBC Teams may participate using the Dress Code Theme for this event will be Red & White in recognition of our Countries National Flag Colors. Optional wear is Camouflage of any color and Green Army fatigues attire.

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TBC TEAMS Wreath Laying optional - Inside the Headquarters arena a Smaller Cenotaph will be made available for teams wishing to participate in honoring the past service men and women who have provided our freedom.

Wreath laying can take place inside Centre Wellington Arena as we have a Mini cenotaph or you may take the team over to the official Fergus Cenotaph in town.

Directions: Cenotaph is located in a park at the north-east corner of Tower Street and Bridge Street.

This memorial was first erected in 1935, as a result of the efforts of Dr. Norman Craig,

a former Flight-Lieutenant, whose play provided the proceeds to erect this memorial.

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TBC Dates - A must when it gets dark outside and while in town please be sure to visit this location as each night the candles are lit it’s very humbling to see just be sure to check the site for correct details.

https://www.wellington.ca/en/discover/mus-wewillrememberthem.aspx

Wellington County Museum and Archives  0536 Wellington Rd 18 . Fergus ON N1M-2W3

Watch this video to see how amazing this ishttps://youtu.be/Wj8QCfEp87o

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Please Support the local Legions - General Public are all invited to drop by the Fergus Branch 275 Legion over the 3 days to witness first hand the services they provide. As well our new Elora Legion Branch Branch 229 located at 110 Metcalfe St Elora.

General Public are always invited to attend the infamous Fergus Cenotaph to pay their respects. 

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COMING soon: Preorder this year's Special Edition Customized Hoodies for  with all proceeds going to the Legion. The inside liner of the hoodie is decked out with poppies simply amazing.

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Congratulations to our 2022 Champions and Finalists

U11BB Champion ~ Saugeen Shores Finalists ~ Grand River Mustang

U11HL Champion ~ Waterloo Bertrand Finalists ~ Barrie Sharks

U13BB Champion ~ Orangeville Tigers Finalists ~ Kitchener Lady Rangers

U13B Champion ~ KincardineKinucks Finalists ~ Cold Creek Comets

U13HL Champion ~ Bulrington Red Fames Finalists ~ Waterloo Ravens

U15A Champion ~ CYGHA Panters Finalists ~ Markham Stouffille Stars

U15B Champion ~ Grand River Mustangs Finalists~ St Marys Rock

U15HL Champion ~ Waterloo Hartleib Finalists~ Waterloo Oliphant

U18B Champion ~ Grand River Mustangs Finalists ~ St Thomas Panthers

U22HL Champion ~Cambridge Roadrunners Finalists ~ Grand River Mustangs Black

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2021 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHAMPIONS AND FINALISTS

U11 B ~ Champion Clearview IceCats ~ Finalists Grand River Mustangs

U13 B~ Champion Walkerton Capitals ~ Finalists Kitchener Lady Rangers

U13HL ~ Champion Waterloo Ravens Oliphant ~  Finalists Ilderton Jets

U15 C ~ Champion Saugeen Shores ~ Finalists TCDMHA

U15 HL ~ Champion Kitchener Red Joncas ~ Finalists Gananoque Royals

U18 BB ~ Champion Guelph Gryphons ~ Finalists Orillia Hawks

U18 B ~ Champion Grand River Mustangs ~ Finalists Hamilton Hawks

U18 C ~ Champion Chatham Crush ~ Finalists  Lambeth Lancers

U18HL ~ Champion U18HL Clarington Flames Allison ~ Finalist Grand River Mustangs 8441

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2019 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHAMPIONS AND FINALISTS

Atom BB ~ Champion Grand River Mustangs  Finalists Kincardine Kinucks

Atom House League ~ Champion Burlington Meeboer  Finalists Kitchener Vandervoort

Peewee B ~ Champion Ancaster Avalanche   Finalists Mount Forest

Peewee C ~ Champion TCDMHA   Finalists Lambton Attack

Peewee House League ~ Champion Grand River Schneider  Finalists Grand River Armstrong

Bantam B ~ Champion Wallaceburg Lakers Finalists Cambridge Roadrunners

Bantam HL ~ Champion Grand River Brideau Finalists South County Predators

Intermediate House League ~ Champion Grand River Jefferies  Finalists Oakville Hornets

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2018 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHAMPIONS AND FINALISTS!

Novice B ~ Champions Guelph Gryphons   Finalists  Mount Forest

Novice HL ~ Champions Grand River Mustangs   Finalists  St Catharines Blue

Atom B ~ Champions TDCMHA   Finalists  BAFGHA

Atom HL ~ Champions Lambton Attack   Finalists  Grand RiverMustangs 8422

Peewee A ~ Champions Ancaster Avalanche   Finalists  Mississauga Chiefs

Peewee B ~ Champions Georgina Goldenhawks   Finalists  TCDMHA 

Peewee HL ~ Champions Grand River Mustangs 8432   Finalists  Grand River Mustangs 8431

Peewee HL ~ Champions Grand River Mustangs 8437  Finalists  Cambridge Roadrunners

Midget B ~ Champions Temiskaming Shores  Finalists  Grey Highlands Shooting Stars

Midget HL ~ Champions Grand River Mustangs 8441   Finalists  Grand River Mustangs 8443 

Divisions/Level Guaranteed Games Period Lengths Price
U09 A 4 23-23-0 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U09 B 4 23-23-0 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U09 C 4 23-23-0 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U09 HL 4 23-23-0 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U11 A 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U11 BB 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U11 B 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U11 C 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U11 HL 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U13 AA 4 12-12-15 $1,500.00 CAD /
$1,200.00 USD
U13 A 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U13 BB 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U13 B 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U13 C 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U13 HL 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U15 AA 4 12-12-15 $1,500.00 CAD /
$1,200.00 USD
U15 A 4 12-12-15 $1,500.00 CAD /
$1,200.00 USD
U15 BB 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U15 B 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U15 C 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U15 HL 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U18 A 4 12-12-15 $1,500.00 CAD /
$1,200.00 USD
U18 BB 4 12-12-15 $1,500.00 CAD /
$1,200.00 USD
U18 B 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U18 C 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U18 HL 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U22 A 4 12-12-15 $1,500.00 CAD /
$1,200.00 USD
U22 HL 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
Senior A 4 12-12-15 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
Senior BB 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
Senior B 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
Senior C 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U11 AA 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,100.00 USD
U13 Rec 4 11-11-11 $1,350.00 CAD /
$1,000.00 USD
  • 550 Belsyde Ave E
  • Fergus, ON
  • Canada N1M2W5

Arthur Arena

  • 158 Domville St,
  • Arthur, ON
  • Canada N0G1A0

Driving Instructions:

Arthur is located on Hwy-6, approx. 40 km northwest of Geulph and approx. 115 km northwest of Toronto.

From Hwy-401: Hwy-401 to Hwy-6. North on Hwy-6 (Hanlon Expressway) to the end at Woodlawn Road. 

 

Turn right on Woodlawn Rd. to Woolwich St. (Hwy-6 again). 
Turn left on Woolwich St. and proceed through Fergus (follow Hwy-6 North signs) to Arthur. 
Turn right at Frederick St. (United Church). Go approx. 0.5 km to Domville St. and turn left. 
Arena is on the right.

Palmerston Arena

Located in Minto Ontario

Drayton Arena

(519) 638-3333
  • 68 Main St West
  • Drayton, ON
  • Canada N0G 1P0

68 Main St W, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0

519) 638-3333

Grand Valley

(519) 928-2830
  • 90 Main St North
  • Grand Valley, ON
  • Canada L9W 5S7

90 Main St N, Grand Valley, ON L9W 5S7

(519) 928-2830

* 2023 GRM Hotels

NEED HOTELS; We are pleased to partner with Tournkey as our official Tournament Accommodations provider.  

All participating teams requiring housing for the tournament should utilize the services of Tournkey to participate in the tournament. 

Please book via the link below or contact Nick Brooks, Travel Support Specialist, [email protected] 

Phone: 519-433-6677 Ext 333 

OR 

Toll-Free: 1-800-304-6346 EXT 333 

For Hotels CLICK THE LIVE LINK BELOW TO VIEW HOTEL AVAILABILITY 

https://app.sport-travel.com/Tournaments/HotelList_Results_sr.php?eventid=77436

Rules will be posted closer to the event date.