Welcome to A NEW ERA OF ICE HOCKEY //
welcome to a new era of ice hockey //
Welcome to A NEW ERA OF ICE HOCKEY //
welcome to a new era of ice hockey //
What is the Breaking the Ice Tour?
The Breaking the Ice Tour is a global event series introducing Ultimate Hockey to cities and audiences around the world.
Each tour stop transforms an urban location into a dynamic hockey arena where national teams compete in the high-intensity 3-on-3 Ultimate Hockey format.
The concept combines elite sport with an immersive fan experience — bringing hockey closer to people than ever before.
Fast games, compact arenas and continuous action create a completely new way to experience ice hockey.
The Event Experience
Every stop of the Breaking the Ice Tour is designed as a multi-day city festival. Alongside the competition, the event environment includes:
live concerts and DJ performances
street-food markets
light installations
interactive fan zones
community and youth activities
The goal is to create a new sportainment platform where sport, culture and urban life merge into one shared experience.
Fans, families and newcomers can experience ice hockey in a completely open and accessible environment.
The Ultimate Hockey Format
Ultimate Hockey is played in a 3-on-3 format on a smaller ice surface, designed to maximize speed, creativity and puck interaction.
Games consist of two halves of 12 minutes effective playing time, resulting in intense, fast-paced action with minimal stoppages.
The compact playing field increases puck touches, quick decision-making and technical skills — creating a style of hockey that is both exciting to play and highly engaging to watch.
The format represents a complementary discipline within ice hockey, built for modern audiences and urban environments.
International Competition
The Breaking the Ice Tour brings together national teams from across Europe and beyond.
Established hockey nations compete alongside emerging programs, creating a diverse and highly competitive international field.
The compact tournament format ensures multiple games per event, delivering continuous excitement for players and fans alike.
Each event features group stages followed by decisive knockout games culminating in the final.
join The Next Level of
Ice Hockey
Ultimate Hockey represents a new chapter in the evolution of ice hockey.
Whether as a fan, partner or host city — the Breaking the Ice Tour invites everyone to become part of this growing international movement.
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