Utah releases ACHA Regional Tournament details

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 11, 2013
Salt Lake City, UT

ACHA Western Regional Tournament Details
February 23rd & 24th, 2013

INTRODUCTION
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 31,000 students from across the U.S. and the world.

Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus; the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders.

Combine all of this with an ever growing hockey community, ignited by the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, and the choice is clear; the home of the 2013 ACHA Regional Tournament should be the University of Utah.

The University is just 10.5 miles from Salt Lake International Airport, which is serviced by 9 different airlines and over 400 daily flights. Advanced airfares are always reasonable from any airport in the West.

We will be enlisting several local organizations to support the ACHA Regional Tournament, including: the Utah Sports Commission, University of Utah Club Sports Program, Visit Salt Lake, Utah Amateur Hockey Association, and the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce. In addition, our staff, our fans, and most important, our hospitality, will allow the pride of the ACHA Western Conference to focus on the game we all love, as well as enjoying the State of Sport, Utah.

FACILITIES
University of Utah Hockey calls the Utah Ice Sheet at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex Home. Address of the rink is 645 South Guardsman Way, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Our two Olympic Ice Sheets were the official training venue for the 2002 Winter Olympics and the game rink has a capacity for 2500 Hockey Fans. There are eight locker rooms on site along with two concession stands, a pro shop and the University Hospital just 1.9 miles from the rink.

Regional Game times will be 11AM, 2PM, 5PM, and 8PM on Saturday, February 23rd. Games on Sunday the 24th will occur at 11AM & 2PM.

Ticket prices will be $10 per game or $25 for an all tournament pass. Kids under 12 are free.

All games would be broadcasted in HD on the Utah Hockey UStream Channel. Tournament apparel will also be available for all games.

GAMES SCHEDULE
Saturday’s Game lineups is as follows:
ACHA REGIONALS GAME 1 @ 11AM: #3 COLORADO STATE VS #10 TEXAS A&M
ACHA REGIONALS GAME 2 @ 2PM: #4 WEBER STATE VS #9 DENVER UNIVERSITY
ACHA REGIONALS GAME 3 @ 5PM: #5 SAN JOSE STATE VS #8 SAN DIEGO STATE
ACHA REGIONALS GAME 4 @ 8PM: #6 NORTHERN ARIZONA VS #7 UTAH

Sunday’s Game lineup is as follows:
ACHA REGIONALS GAME 5 @ 11AM: HIGHEST WINNING SEED VS LOWEST WINNING SEED
ACHA REGIONALS GAME 6 @ 2PM: SECOND HIGHEST WINNING SEED VS SECOND LOWEST WINNING SEED

ACCOMMODATIONS
The ACHA Regional Tournament Host Hotel is the Red Lion Hotel. Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Red Lion includes 393 guest rooms, onsite restaurant, cafe, bar, pool, fitness center, and ample parking for all athletes, fans, and buses.

The Red Lion Hotel is located just 3.2 miles from the Salt Lake Sports Complex and 6.8 miles from Salt Lake International Airport.

Negotiated Room Rates for teams start at $79 and includes wireless internet and parking. The Red Lion has also graciously agreed to one free upgraded room per team for coaches. Further upgrades are also available. Fan Rates also start at $89 and includes wireless internet and parking.

Additionally, the Red Lion is located within a few blocks from TRAX, Salt Lake City’s light rail system. The Airport Line of TRAX is scheduled for completion in 2012. Please contact Chris Balun for all reservations.

CONCLUSION
The University of Utah Skatin’ Utes are excited, prepared, and ready to host the best ACHA Western Regional Tournament to date. Salt Lake, Utah is well versed in hosting large sporting events such as 2012 USA Hockey High School Hockey National Championship, numerous NCAA Championship Tournaments, both winter & summer Dew Tours, and of course the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

University of Utah Hockey has the foundation, the resources, the volunteers, and the fans to facilitate an extraordinary weekend of ACHA Hockey!