CHN Staff Report
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. The ECAC and the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) today announced a two-year extension for the ECAC Hockey Men’s Championship, which will take place at the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena in the Olympic Center. This season’s tournament will be held March 22-23, 2024, with the event remaining in Lake Placid through 2026.
“Lake Placid is a special place for American Hockey,” said ECAC commissioner Doug Christiansen. “This year marks the 20th ECAC Men’s Hockey Championship in Lake Placid. The city offers something for everyone and the games showcase some of the best teams in the country vying for their chance to win a championship and earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament. I am thrilled to work with ORDA and ROOST to continue to make Lake Placid the Home of the ECAC Men’s Championship.”
This year’s tournament kicks off on Friday with two semifinals, the first featuring defending NCAA national champion Quinnipiac vs. upset-minded St. Lawrence, followed by an evening game between Cornell and Dartmouth.
“Since it first came to Lake Placid in 1993 the ECAC Men’s Hockey Championship has been a flagship event for our community and region,” said Chadd Cassidy, Olympic Center General Manager. “We are excited to be extending our contract through the 2026 Championship and continue to be the home of ECAC Hockey for many years to come. Hockey fans from all over will continue to see why Lake Placid is such a special place.”
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