Frequently Asked Questions
How many games will we play?
The Paul Bunyan International Hockey Tournament is a 5-game guarantee with three 17-minute stop time periods per game.
What is a gate fee?
The gate fee is set at $25 per rostered player and is due at time of check-in or registration. By paying this fee there is no charge at the door for people attending the tournament. We will accept one check or money order (in U.S. funds), no cash or multiple personal checks please. If sending check in mail, send it at least two weeks prior to the tournament due to the holidays. Send check to:
PBIHT
PO Box 1806
Bemidji, MN 56619-1806
What hotels are available in town?
You can find a list of hotels that help sponsor our youth program and the Paul Bunyan International Hockey Tournament at our PBIHT website www.paulbunyanhockey.com or youth hockey website www.bemidjiyouthhockey.org
For all other hotels and information about Bemidji, please go to www.visitbemidji.com or call 1-877-250-5959.
Where can I get skates sharpened?
Play It Again Sports
2219 Paul Bunyan Drive (near Wal-Mart)
December 29th and 30th - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
December 31st -9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
January 1st 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Neilson Reise City Rink
1115 23rd St NW
December 29th, 30th, and 31st -9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
January 1st –noon to 4:00 p.m.
Keck’s Sporting Goods
2601 Middle School Drive
December 29th and 30th -9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
December 31st -9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What do we need for team check-in?
Players from MN and other states do NOT need to bring their birth certificates. Please bring your tournament book and coaches certification card. Due to privacy, we no longer require teams to show the consent to treat. However, all players must have a consent to treat form completed and in the coaches possession in case of a medical emergency.
Canadian teams will need a travel permit from CAHA for check-in at tournament.
When do you need our roster and where do we send itl?
We will need your roster and team picture by the end of November in order to get the program to press on time. Please send team picture via email,high-resolution jpeg or tiff, to stasico@paulbunyan.net and copy brianhartje@hotmail.com.
When will we get the schedule for the tournament and other information about the weekend?
We will make every effort to have the schedule available on-line a month prior to the tournament. The contact person listed on the registration will be e-mailed information about the weekend, so make sure this address is correct! It can then be forwarded to the team.
How do we get tickets for the Bemidji State University game?
Coupons to buy individual tickets at $12 (regular $20) will be available at the Coaches/Managers Reception on Thursday evening. Present the coupon the day of the game at the Sanford Center ticket office to get the discounted rate.
If the majority of your team plans to attend the game, you can sit together by pre-ordering. To pre-order the group tickets (six or more) contact Garret Kollin at (218)-441-4031 or email gkollin@thesanfordcenter.net
What is the BYHA discount card?
When your team checks in you will receive a BYHA discount card for all of your player’s families to use at local businesses in Bemidji that support our youth hockey program. The deals can be found on our web page via the “Membership Benefits” link at the top of the home page.
