The Road to Winston-Salem has brought us to the 2023 ACC Hockey Championship at the Annex Ice Rink! The ACCHL Championship Tournament is returning for its 4th consecutive year with action-packed hockey on the ice that is home to the Carolina Thunderbirds. We’ll welcome teams from near including the hometown Wake Forest Ice Hockey, UNC, NC State and UNC Charlotte, while also welcoming teams from far including Penn State, Georgetown and St. Josephs.
Friday February 10th Matchups:
#3 Rowan vs. #6 UNC Wilmington – 10:30am
#4 NC State vs. #5 Virginia Tech – 3:00pm
Saturday February 11th Matchups
#2 UNC vs. Lower Seed Winner – 10:30am
#1 Penn State vs. Higher Seed Winer – 3:00PM
Sunday Championship Matchup TBA – 1:00PM
Tier 1 (February 10-12) Tournament Pass – PURCHASE HERE
Tier 1 Information – https://wsfairgrounds.com/event/acchl-championship-tournament-2023-3/
Tier 2 (February 17-19) Tournament Pass – PURCHASE HERE
Tier 2 Information – https://wsfairgrounds.com/event/acchl-championship-tournament-2023/
Tier 3 (March 3-5) Tournament Pass – PURCHASE HERE
Tier 3 Information – https://wsfairgrounds.com/event/acchl-championship-tournament-2023-2/
Tier 2 Matchups are to be announced, but will include the following teams:
#1 St Joseph’s
#2 West Virginia,
#3 East Carolina
#4 James Madison
#5 Denison
#6 Georgetown
#7 UNC Charlotte
#8 Wake Forest University
Tier 3 Matchups are to be announced, but will include the following teams:
Appalachian State, Elon, High Point University, William & Mary, Navy, Liberty University, Old Dominion University, Coastal Carolina
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 culmination of its 4th season on February 18-20 at the Winston-Salem Fairground Annex.
The tournament will feature eight teams competing for the coveted Admiral’s Cup, along with a women’s tournament featuring two semifinal games and a Championship game.
The Carolina Thunderbirds, the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and Wake Forest University’s hockey program are all proud sponsors of this pinnacle of collegiate hockey competition at the ACHA Division II level. This is the 4th year the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds has hosted the annual tournament. The City and Fairgrounds are currently under contract to host through 2024. Robert Mulhearn Public Assembly Facilities Manager said, “We are excited and proud to continue hosting this tournament with the Thunderbirds & Wake Forest Hockey, it has become an important event for the City and at the Fairgrounds.”
Beginning on Friday, the tournament will showcase four men’s quarterfinal games on at 12 p.m #8 George Washington vs #1 Virginia Tech. 3 p.m #5 West Virginia vs #4 Wake Forest, 6 p.m, #6 UNC Wilmington vs #3 NC State. and 9 p.m. #7 UNC vs #2 Geprgetown. On Saturday the women take the stage in the early slot, playing at 12 pm. and 2:30 p.m. with the men returning for their semifinals at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Lastly, on Sunday, the women will play for their championship at 11:00 a.m. and the men will skate for the Admiral’s Cup at 1:30 p.m.
The tournament field has not been completely set yet, but 3 time defending 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 while individual session tickets are just $10.
ADMISSION: $10 per session
WHEN: February 18th – 20th 2022
WHERE: Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex
WHO: Final 8 – Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League Championship Tournament
Visit www.wsfairgrounds.com for a full list of events and for more information.
