PALM SPRINGS, CA – Acrisure Arena, home of the American Hockey League (AHL) Coachella Valley Firebirds, affiliate of the National Hockey League (NHL) Seattle Kraken, is proud to announce that it will host the inaugural Coachella Valley Cactus Cup 2025. Masu. , presenting an exciting NCAA Division I men's hockey series. Featuring participating teams such as the University of Massachusetts Lowell (known as the River Hawks), Michigan Technological University, Huskies, College of the Holy Cross, Crusaders, and University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks, this first matchup is a great game for college hockey fans. is. Experience the excitement as these teams face off on the ice in the iconic Palm Springs area.
The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, January 3, with Holy Cross taking on Omaha at 3:30 p.m., and Michigan Tech taking on Lowell, Mass., at 7 p.m. PT. The action continues on Saturday, January 4th, with two more matches starting at the same time. The losers of both Friday games will play Saturday at 3:30 p.m., and the winners will play Saturday at 7 p.m.
John Page, Executive Vice President of Acrisure Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds, commented: The tournament features some of the most exciting NCAA Division I men's hockey teams in the nation and provides fans with an unparalleled experience of high-stakes hockey action. We expect a fierce matchup that will showcase college hockey's best competitive spirit. We can't wait to see these teams compete on the ice and showcase their talent. ”
“We are really excited to offer our fans the opportunity to attend the Cactus Cup tournament in Palm Springs, California,” said Massachusetts Lowell head coach Norm Bazin. With teams from four different conferences participating, it should be hockey for everyone involved. I am confident that these non-conference games will add even more excitement to Riverhawk Nation for the upcoming 2024-25 season. ”
Mavericks head coach Mike Gabinett continued. “We are very excited to be playing this tournament in Palm Springs, California. The success and enthusiasm of the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds makes this one of the best places to watch NCAA hockey. I know what will happen and I look forward to sharing this experience with the athletes and fans.”
“We are excited to compete in the Cactus Cup in Palm Springs, California next winter,” said Holy Cross head coach Bill Riga. “It's a great opportunity to play against three great college hockey programs in an unconventional environment and expand the Holy Cross hockey brand and the entire college hockey product to the West Coast. It should be a great weekend and I'm looking forward to it.” There's
Michigan Tech head coach Joe Shawhan said: “Michigan Tech is excited to travel west for the Cactus Cup. It's a great opportunity for our team to play against a high-level non-conference opponent, and there are many in the area with the Huskies in their backyard. We have a lot of alumni who are looking forward to watching.”
Pre-sale: A pre-sale will be held for teams, students and alumni from 10am on Tuesday, April 16th to 10pm on Thursday, April 18th. All other fans can participate in the pre-sale starting Thursday, April 18th. , from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tickets: Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 19th at 10 a.m. Pacific Time at ticketmaster.com, Acrisure Arena's official ticketing provider. Purchasing tickets to the 2025 Coachella Valley Cactus Cup gives fans access to both scheduled games each day, allowing fans to enjoy a full day of exciting NCAA Division I men's hockey action with just one ticket. can. Purchase your tickets for Friday, January 3rd here. Saturday, January 4th, click here. Click here for a 2-day pass.
In addition, Acrisure Arena will offer fans a special limited-capacity backyard playground experience just steps away from the on-stage action. Fans can upgrade their tickets with a $27.50 flight pass to access The Compound, an outdoor VIP-only premium space. The grounds include a cozy fire pit with couches for lounging, 9 holes of mini golf, a pickleball court for bocce ball, half-court basketball, and more. Learn more here and shop here on Friday, January 3rd, and here on Saturday, January 4th.
For more information on Coachella Valley Cactus Cup 2025 at Acrisure Arena, visit acrisurearena.com or follow @HockeyCactusCup and Acrisure Arena on social media for the latest updates.
About Acrisure Arena
America's hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Acrisure His Arena, which opened on December 14, 2022, provides Southern California's greater Palm Springs area with his first 11,000+ capacity venue to host some of the biggest acts and artists on the planet . Designed specifically for hockey and concerts, the new arena offers first-class hospitality, artist amenities, and all the benefits of a modern music and sports venue. In addition, the facility will serve as the new home of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League's Seattle Kraken affiliate team.
Acrisure Arena is a more than $300 million project that is 100% privately funded through outstanding partners Oak View Group, Seattle Kraken, and Live Nation. For more information, visit AcrisureArena.com. Follow Acrisure Arena on Facebook and Instagram. XLinkedIn.
About Michigan Technological University
Founded in 1885 in Houghton, Michigan, Michigan Technological University is a public research university with more than 7,000 students from 55 countries. Michigan's leading technical university offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Michigan Tech sponsors 15 varsity sports programs with NCAA Division I men's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), while 11 programs in NCAA Division II are members of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. (GLIAC).
About Holy Cross
Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England's second largest city, the College of the Holy Cross is one of the nation's premier liberal arts institutions. The College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective, four-year, undergraduate-only university of 3,100 students, renowned for offering a rigorous, individualized education grounded in the Jesuit and Catholic traditions. . Holy Cross is one of a select group of universities that meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need of each admitted student. Since his founding in 1843, Holy Cross has made a positive impact on society through graduates who have distinguished themselves as thoughtful leaders in business, profession, and civic life. Holy Cross fields 27 teams in NCAA Division I as members of the Patriot League, Atlantic Hockey Association, and Women's Hockey East Association. Holy Cross' athletic teams rank tied for sixth in the nation with an overall graduation rate of 98 percent, the 17th consecutive year it has been above 97 percent.
About the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha Athletics furthers the mission of the University of Nebraska at Omaha by fostering a positive overall development and athletic experience for Maverick student-athletes while striving to increase the university's profile through intercollegiate athletics. Masu.
guiding principles
· Provide an excellent educational experience for Maverick student-athletes.
· Foster an environment where Maverick student-athletes can grow holistically.
· Serve as a productive partner to the UNO campus and local community.
· Positioning Maverick student-athletes and coaches for competitive success.
About Lowell University
Massachusetts Lowell, Massachusetts' top public university, is a national research university located in the heart of the Gateway City. The university offers students bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in business, education, engineering, fine arts, health, humanities, science, and social sciences. Massachusetts Lowell offers high-quality academic programs, vigorous hands-on learning, and personalized attention from top-notch faculty, all of which prepare graduates to become leaders in their communities and around the world. Massachusetts Lowell sponsors 14 Division I athletic programs. The ice hockey program competes in the prestigious Hockey East Conference, while the remaining 13 competitive teams compete in the America East Conference. www.uml.edu
