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Orleans Arena will host the 2024 Ice Breaker Tournament (photo: orleansarena.com).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Minnesota will host the 2024 men\u2019s Ice Breaker Tournament at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

Air Force, Massachusetts and Omaha will also compete in the event, scheduled for Oct. 11-12, 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cLas Vegas hosting the 2024 Ice Breaker is another example of the impressive growth of hockey, and particularly college hockey, in our country,\u201d said College Hockey Inc. executive director Mike Snee in a statement. \u201cIt is important to continue showcasing NCAA hockey to newer audiences whenever possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Ice Breaker Tournament, which began in 1997, traditionally marks the beginning of the NCAA Division I men\u2019s hockey season. The event brings together four teams, typically from different conferences, and is administered by College Hockey Inc. on behalf of the Hockey Commissioners Association.<\/p>\n

Minnesota previously hosted the tournament at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis in 2013 and 1998.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to participate in the 2024 Ice Breaker and take our team to Las Vegas,\u201d said Tom McGinnis, senior associate athletics director at Minnesota. \u201cWe look forward to an incredible event and appreciate the opportunity to provide unique experiences like this to our student-athletes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe development of the game through USA Hockey has never been stronger, and this event will showcase that yet again,\u201d added Minnesota coach Bob Motzko. \u201cVegas is quickly becoming a hockey hotbed, and we\u2019re excited to be bringing college hockey to the city.\u201d<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s the first time the Ice Breaker will be played in Las Vegas, the city and Orleans Arena recently showcased NCAA Division I men\u2019s hockey in 2018 when Minnesota faced North Dakota in front of a capacity crowd in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game.<\/p>\n

\u201cLas Vegas has become a standout hockey destination, from winning the Stanley Cup in 2023 to now hosting these prestigious programs in the Ice Breaker Tournament in 2024,\u201d said Steve Hill, president\/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. \u201cWe look forward to providing a world-class experience for the student-athletes, their families, friends and fans.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to offer a truly unique experience for the players, staffs, families, friends and fans,\u201d added Sports Nevada USA CEO Jon Killoran. \u201cA full-service entertainment resort and arena await our Ice Breaker attendees, just a few minutes away from the iconic Las Vegas Strip.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets for the 2024 Ice Breaker Tournament go on sale Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. PDT.<\/p>\n

Visit the Orleans Arena website<\/a> for more information or to purchase tickets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Minnesota will host the 2024 men\u2019s Ice Breaker Tournament at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Air Force, Massachusetts and Omaha will also compete in the event, scheduled for Oct. 11-12, 2024. \u201cLas Vegas hosting the 2024 Ice Breaker is another example of the impressive growth of hockey, and particularly college hockey, in our country,\u201d said […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":120,"featured_media":142507,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[812],"coauthors":[901],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAir Force, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Omaha comprise field for 2024 Ice Breaker Tournament to be played in Las Vegas - College Hockey | USCHO.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Minnesota will host the 2024 men\u2019s Ice Breaker Tournament at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. 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