Great Lakes Invitational Tickets
The Great Lakes Invitational Hockey Tickets
Come see the best teams in hockey compete with the Great Lakes Invitational tickets. The four-team invitational tournament Great Lakes Invitational is held annually and is competed by NCAA men’s ice hockey teams. The tournament first took place at Olympia Stadium from 1965 to 1978 and then moved to the Joe Louis Arena for a number of years.
The event originated as the result of a conversation between Lincoln Cavalieri, the manager of Olympia Stadium and John MacInnes, coach of Michigan Tech’s ice hockey team and Jack Peterson, a talent scout for the Detroit Wings. The subject had been the NHL’s lack of American players and the need for a showcase for their talent. Jack Tompkins, Vice President of American Airlines, former goalie for the University of Michigan and member of the Detroit Red Wings, was instrumental in bringing the vision to life.
Enjoy top-notch teams as part of College Hockey in the D with The Great Lakes Invitational tickets. The first year of the tournament consisted of Michigan Tech, Boston University, Colorado College and the inaugural champion the Toronto Varsity Blues. Henry Monteith of Toronto won the Jack Tompkins Trophy that year as the MVP of the tournament.
Great Lakes Invitational Ticket Prices
Great Lakes Invitational ticket prices will vary depending on your seat location and the teams competing. A matchup between top-tier squads is sure to carry higher costs due to higher demand. Seats near center ice will usually be more expensive than a spot behind one of the goaltenders.
Great Lakes Invitational Schedule
Hockey season is generally between November and June, though exact dates will vary depending on the league. College hockey usually goes from November to April, culminating with the Frozen Four. Minor leagues like the AHL and CHL will usually have shorter seasons than the NHL. The NHL season stretches all the way into June for teams that reach the Stanley Cup Finals. Other hockey events like the NHL Draft and U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game take place throughout the offseason too.
There are 0 games left on the Great Lakes Invitational schedule this season. One of the more exciting matchups for the Great Lakes Invitational will be the upcoming game. at , , will host the game on .
