Pairings Announced for Inaugural Ice Vegas Invitational
Posted: Jun 23, 2017

Pairings Announced for Inaugural Ice Vegas Invitational

LAS VEGAS – Boston College will face Michigan Tech, followed by Arizona State versus Northern Michigan, when the first college hockey games are played at T-Mobile Arena in the inaugural Ice Vegas Invitational on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. The championship and consolation games will be played Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, with game times both days scheduled for 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).

"First the NHL, now premier college hockey," said Brooks Downing, president of bd Global (www.bdglobalsports.com), the event promoter. "Vegas is obviously a hockey destination, as all four teams were quick to commit to this inaugural event. Even our subsequent years are filling up 3-4 years out for this event. Top teams and future pros will all be on display in Ice Vegas!"

The four NCAA Division I teams in the field represent some of the best in college hockey with a combined nine national championships and 38 Frozen Four appearances. Boston College leads the pack with five national titles and a record 25 berths in the Frozen Four. Michigan Tech is a three-time national champion while Northern Michigan won the title in 1991. Arizona State recently completed the transition of becoming an NCAA Division I program and is one of the nation's fastest-rising programs after winning an ACHA National Championship in 2014.

Tournament Schedule

Friday, January 5
• Boston College vs. Michigan Tech – 5 p.m.
• Arizona State vs. Northern Michigan – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 6
• Consolation Game – 5 p.m.
• Championship Game – 8:30 p.m.

All times are Pacific and are subject to change based on potential television broadcasts.

Ticket and hotel information will be announced next week.