ACCHL Tournament Returns to Winston-Salem

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League is excited to bring its season-ending, championship tournament back to Winston-Salem for the second season on February 14-16 at the Winston-Salem Fairground Annex.

The tournament will feature eight teams competing for the coveted Admiral’s Cup. And, for the first time in ACCHL history, there will also be a women’s tournament featuring two semifinal games and a final game.

The Carolina Thunderbirds, the city of Winston-Salem and Wake Forest University’s club hockey program are all proud sponsors of this pinnacle of collegiate hockey competition at the ACHA Division II level.

Beginning on Friday, the tournament will showcase four men’s quarterfinal games at 12 p.m.. 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Saturday, the women take the stage in the early slot, playing at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. with the men returning for their semifinals at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Lastly, on Sunday, the women will play for their championship at 10:30 a.m. and the men will skate for the Admiral’s Cup at 1 p.m.

The tournament field has not been completely set yet, but last year’s champion N.C. State and host-school Wake Forest have both locked in their bids at the number one and number two seeds respectfully.

Tickets are on sale now for the ACCHL Championship Tournament by contacting the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Box Office. Full tournament ticket books start at only $20.