NSC Spring Meltdown 3v3

NSC Spring Meltdown 3v3 features cross-ice games and small-sided play that gives you plenty of ice time.

You can register with your association team or just a group of friends from everywhere. If it’s your association hockey team, you will need to register under a different team name. For example: “Wild”, “Snipers”, “Blackhawks” etc.

• Four game guarantee.
• Awards for the champions of each division.
• Round-robin format with medal round.
• 3v3 cross-ice games at all levels.
• Up to 10 players per team, including goalies.
• One day event!

Please Note
This is NOT a USA/Minnesota Hockey Sanctioned event

2026 NSC Spring Meltdown 3v3 schedules will be posted no later than Friday, March 27th, by 5PM.

Teams will play in their 2025-2026 season level division.

Mite A: Birthdate on or after June 1, 2016
Mite B: Birthdate on or after June 1, 2016
Squirt A: Birthdate on or after June 1, 2014
Squirt B: Birthdate on or after June 1, 2014
U8 Girls: Birthdate on or after June 1, 2016
U10A Girls: Birthdate on or after June 1, 2014
U10B Girls: Birthdate on or after June 1, 2014

Early Bird Pricing – $415 per team

Price increases to $430 on February 7th, 2026.

Teams dropping on or after March 13th, 2026, will not be refunded the team entry fee.

Event Cancellation Policy: The following policy will be enacted IF an event hosted by the National Sports Center MUST be canceled by the directives of the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Department of Health. Please know that our top priority on making decisions moving forward will be the safety and health of our players, coaches, referees, employees, and fans.  The Team registration refunds will be processed at 100% of the registration total. Refunds will be credited to your account.

Required Forms Deadline – Friday, March 20th, 2026
*All Player Waivers must be completed by this date.  

Team Manager/Coach – Please follow the instructions below to start the required forms process for the event. 

1. When accepted, you will receive an acceptance email with a ‘Go to Dashboard’ link at the bottom. Select this link to be directed to your dashboard.
2. From your team dashboard, copy the “Share Invite” link on the left side below your team name and send this out to your team members. Each parent/guardian will need to input their child’s information and agree to the player waiver before joining the team.
   • This step is REQUIRED for each player to be listed on the tournament roster.

Please note, proof of age is NOT required, however you must be prepared to provide proof of age for each player at the tournament IF the eligibility of your team is in question.