SCHEDULE // ATTENDANCE INFO // LIVE STREAMING INFORMATION // HOTEL INFORMATION
The WCCHA is proud to host the 2019 ACHA Division II Central Regional Tournament from March 1-3, 2019 at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minnesota. This three day event will feature 10 top teams from the Central Region in a 3 round, single-elimination format with 2 teams earning a place at the 2019 ACHA National Championships in Dallas, Texas.
For the ACHA Central Regionals, all games will be held on Rink #5, home of the Bethel University Royals NCAA and ACHA teams.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
#3 TRINE UNIVERSITY | #4 MARIAN UNIVERSITY
#5 MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY | #6 GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
#7 DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY | #8 ADRIAN COLLEGE
#9 AURORA UNIVERSITY | #10 UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
#11 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | #12 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
GAME SCHEDULE (Subject to Change // last updated 3/3/19):
**Times indicate puck drop; warmups begin 30 minutes prior (see note below in case of overtime)
Friday, March 1, 2019: Play-In Round (2 games)
● 4:00 pm | Play-In Game - #9 Aurora - 1 vs. #12 Michigan - 7 (W) | REPLAY
● 7:00 pm^ | Play-In Game - #10 St. Thomas - 2 vs. #11 Minnesota - 5 (W) | REPLAY
Saturday, March 2, 2019: Semifinal Round (4 games)
● 9:45 AM | Semifinal #1 - #5 McKendree - 8 (W) vs. #8 Adrian - 1 | REPLAY
● 12:45 PM^ | Semifinal #2 - #3 Trine 7 (W) vs. #12 Michigan - 3 | REPLAY
● 4:00 PM^ | Semifinal #3 - #4 Marian - 5 (W) vs. #11 Minnesota - 1 | REPLAY
● 7:00 PM^ | Semifinal #4 - #6 Grand Valley State - 0 vs. #7 Davenport - 5 (W) | REPLAY
Sunday, March 3, 2019 Final Round (2 games)
● 11:45 AM | Final #1 - #4 Marian - 4 (W) vs. #5 McKendree - 2 | REPLAY
● 2:45 PM^ | Final #2 - #3 Trine - 5 (W) vs. #7 Davenport - 2 | REPLAY
CONGRATULATIONS TO TRINE UNIVERSITY AND MARIAN UNIVERSITY - NATIONALS BOUND!
^ Game will start at listed time or ~30 minutes following the end of the prior game (if overtime is required), whichever is later
Check out the latest ACHA Rankings here.
All players, team staff, and spectators should use the entrance for Rink 5/6 located on the east side of the Schwan Super Rink.
DAILY ADMISSION:
- $10 ADULT
- $6 COLLEGE ID/HIGH SCHOOL ID
- UNDER 13 FREE
Paid admission includes all scheduled games on the date of purchase; hand stamp required for re-entry. Admission must be paid upon initial entry, cash or credit card.
All Tournament Games will be streamed LIVE via the WCCHA YouTube Channel, production provided by Bitstream Productions
In-game updates on twitter provided by @WCCHA_Live, with extra content on our instagram at @WCCHAhockey
Want to take advantage of the best rates available in the area while attending the 2019 ACHA Central Regional Tournament?
Book your room(s) through our partner NSC Travel for discounted lodging perfectly situated for the event! Multiple participating hotels mean you will find the best option for your budget and preferences. Clicking the link below will redirect you to an external booking site.
CLICK HERE TO SEARCH AND BOOK YOUR STAY FOR THE 2019 CENTRAL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
NOTE: Teams (and those interested in blocks of 5 or more), please contact NSC Travel Coordinator Kelly Distad directly at travel@nscsports.org
