Coachella Valley Cactus Cup

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Coachella Valley Cactus Cup
Tournament information
Sport College ice hockey
Location Thousand Palms, California
Format Single-elimination
Venue Acrisure Arena
Teams4

The Coachella Valley Cactus Cup is a mid-season college ice hockey tournament. The first iteration was played in early January 2025. [1]

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History

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

YearChampionRunner-upThird placeFourth placeMVPRef
2025 Massachusetts Lowell Omaha Michigan Tech Holy Cross Lee Parks (Massachusetts Lowell) [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "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.
  2. ↑ "Inaugural 'Coachella Valley Cactus Cup' College Hockey Meet announced at Acrisure Arena". News Channel 3. April 16, 2024. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Michigan Tech to Play in Cactus Cup". CCHA. April 15, 2024. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  4. ↑ "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.
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