Coachella Valley Cactus Cup
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | College ice hockey |
| Location | Thousand Palms, California |
| Format | Single-elimination |
| Venue | Acrisure Arena |
| Teams | 4 |
The Coachella Valley Cactus Cup is a mid-season college ice hockey tournament with the first iteration set to be played in early January 2025.[1]
History
[edit]Shortly after the conclusion of the 2023–24 college season, the home venue of the Coachella Valley Firebirds announced that it would be hosting a mid-season tournament the following January.[1] The tournament continues the trend of college hockey's expansion into the Southwestern United States.[2] Michigan Tech's head coach, Joe Shawhan, praised the series as an opportunity to expand the fanbase of his school, who already possessed a foothold in the region.[3]
Yearly Results
[edit]| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Third place | Fourth place | MVP | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Massachusetts Lowell | Omaha | Michigan Tech | Holy Cross | Lee Parks (Massachusetts Lowell) | [4] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Acrisure Arena to Host Inaugural "Coachella Valley Cactus Cup 2025" Featuring NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey Series". Acrisure Arena. April 15, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ "Inaugural 'Coachella Valley Cactus Cup' College Hockey Meet announced at Acrisure Arena". News Channel 3. April 16, 2024. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ "Michigan Tech to Play in Cactus Cup". CCHA. April 15, 2024. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ "River Hawks Claim Inaugural Coachella Valley Cactus Cup With 3-2 Victory Against Omaha". UMass Lowell River Hawks. January 5, 2025. Retrieved January 5, 2025.