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ClosestWisconsin youth hockey · 2026-27
Battle of the Blades
Suggested hotelsChecked Oct 15, 2026
Built from published rules only. How the score works
The housing rule
2026-2027 Tournament Hotel Information
What to know
Battle of the Blades is the Bantam A and B tournament, Dec 18 to 20, 2026. Both brackets show Full on the host's page.
The host posts five hotels with printed rates from $114.95 to $139.95 a night before tax. The pages do not say teams must book them. We found no stay-to-play rule, penalty or deadline.
Games use Eau Claire Hobbs and Altoona Hobbs. The page says Altoona games are highlighted in blue on the schedule. Every team is guaranteed at least three games. Entry is $1,485 for Bantam A and $1,325 for Bantam B.
Closest hotels by drive time
3min
4min
by car to Eau Claire Hobbs Ice Arena, 1.5 mi
Hampton Inn Eau Claire
2622 Craig Road, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
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Housing Fairness score: 70
How the score was built
70Starts at 100. Built from published rules only. See the method.
- Hotel suggested onlyTeams are encouraged to book through the housing partner-10
- No local exemptionNo local radius exemption published-10
- Staying with family not allowedNo family exemption published-10
- Penalty for booking elsewhereNo penalty published0
- Booking deadline more than 45 days before the eventNo booking deadline published0
- No-show or cancel fee beyond the hotel's own policyNot stated0
- Rebates or fees to the tournament not disclosedNot checked0
Dates by level
| Level | Dates |
|---|---|
| Bantam A, Bantam B | Dec 18 to 20, 2026 |
Games guaranteed: At least 3 games per the tournament page; the Tournaments index lists A level as a 4 game guarantee. Source
All hotels near the rink
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| SpringHill Suites | 2 min | Rates |
| Garton's Motel | 3 min | Rates |
| Hampton Inn Eau Claire | 4 min | Rates |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 4 min | Rates |
| Maple Manor Motel | 4 min | Rates |
| Motel 6 Eau Claire, WI | 4 min | Rates |
| Quality Inn & Suites | 4 min | Rates |
| Super 8 Eau Claire WI | 4 min | Rates |
Show the other 16 hotels
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Westgate Motel | 4 min | Rates |
| Antlers Motel | 5 min | Rates |
| BEST WESTERN PLUS Eau Claire Conference Center | 5 min | Rates |
| Rodeway Inn & Suites Eau Claire | 5 min | Rates |
| Scottish Inn & Suites | 5 min | Rates |
| Staybridge Suites Eau Claire - Altoona | 5 min | Rates |
| The Lismore | 5 min | Rates |
| Clairemont Motel | 6 min | Rates |
| The Oxbow Hotel | 6 min | Rates |
| Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Eau Claire | 7 min | Rates |
| Econo Lodge | 7 min | Rates |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Eau Claire Chippewa Falls | 7 min | Rates |
| GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Eau Claire | 7 min | Rates |
| Residence Inn Eau Claire | 7 min | Rates |
| The Lismore | 7 min | Rates |
| Baymont Inn & Suites Eau Claire WI | 8 min | Rates |
Pool, Breakfast, Kitchen: not listed for any of these hotels.
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True trip cost per family
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Entry fee $1,485 per team, divided by this number
Dec 18 to 20, 2026
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Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$99
- Hotel: 2 nights x $0$0
- Gas: 0 mi x 2 / 22 mpg x $3.20$0
- Meals: 4 people x 3 days x $15$180
$279
Estimated total for one family. Hotel or mileage is still empty, so this total is low.
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Quick answers
- Is Battle of the Blades stay-to-play?
- Not required. The rules suggest booking through the tournament housing partner for Battle of the Blades.
- When is Battle of the Blades?
- Battle of the Blades runs Dec 18 to 20, 2026.
- Where is Battle of the Blades?
- Eau Claire Hobbs Ice Arena, 915 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, WI 54703.
- What is the closest hotel to Battle of the Blades?
- SpringHill Suites is the closest, about 2 minutes by car from Eau Claire Hobbs Ice Arena.