| 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.
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. The tournament continues the trend of college hockey's expansion into the Southwestern United States. 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.
References
- ^ "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.