University of Minnesota Athletics
2016 WCHA Final Faceoff Tickets on Sale
10/15/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Hockey
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MINNEAPOLIS - All-tournament ticket packages for the 2016 WCHA Final Face-Off, to be held March 5-6 at Ridder Arena, are now on sale, the women's Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and the University of Minnesota announced today.
With the premier conference tournament in women's college hockey returning to the sport's most iconic venue, WCHA Final Face-Off all-tournament packages are priced at $20 (general admission bench for seniors/students and youth), $25 (general admission bench for adults) and $35 (reserved chairback). Packages include two tickets - one ticket for Saturday, March 5 which includes access to both semifinal games (at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. CT, respectively) and one ticket for the WCHA championship game Sunday, March 6 (2 p.m. CT).
"The WCHA is excited to bring our jewel event - the Final Face-Off - back to Minneapolis and Ridder Arena," said WCHA Commissioner Aaron Kemp. "We are thrilled to showcase our league's tremendous student-athletes, programs and institutions in a region so steeped in hockey tradition and passion. We look forward to partnering with the University of Minnesota and greater Twin Cities community to deliver an outstanding fan experience throughout our championship week."
The WCHA Final Faceoff annually pits the four winning teams from the WCHA's best-of-three, quarterfinal round playoff series against one another to compete for the league's playoff championship and an automatic berth to the NCAA tournament.
Two semifinal games are scheduled for 2 p.m. CT and 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, March 5 with teams looking to earn a place in the championship game at 2 p.m. CT Sunday, March 6. Game times are subject to change.
Ticket packages for the 2016 WCHA Final Face-Off are available for purchase directly through the Gopher Sales & Service Department; in-person at Mariucci Arena (during regular office hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday-Friday) or during all Gopher women's hockey games, via phone at 612-624-8080 (Option 2) or online at MyGopherSports.com. Certain fees may apply.
In conjunction with the Final Face-Off, the WCHA will also host its second annual alumni game and youth clinic. More details on those events will be available in the coming months.
About Ridder Arena
The first-ever facility built specifically for women's hockey in the country, Ridder Arena is home to the six-time national champion University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Women's Hockey Program. Since its opening in 2002, Ridder Arena has been a regular host of WCHA Championships (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013), NCAA Regionals and Frozen Fours (2010, 2013 and 2015).
About the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA)
The women's Western Collegiate Hockey Association has won a record 15 national championships in 16 years since its inception in 1999, while producing six Patty Kazmaier Award winners, 76 All-Americans and numerous Olympic and international team members. The eight-team Division 1 conference consists of: Bemidji State University (Beavers), the University of Minnesota (Golden Gophers), the University of Minnesota Duluth (Bulldogs), Minnesota State University (Mavericks), the University of North Dakota, Ohio State University (Buckeyes), St. Cloud State University (Huskies) and the University of Wisconsin (Badgers). For more information, visit www.wcha.com.
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