DETROIT SELECTED TO HOST NCAA MEN's FROZEN FOUR in 2010
DETROIT, Mich. - Detroit has been selected to host the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Frozen Four hockey tournament for 2010, the CCHA, the Detroit Metro Sports Commission (DMSC) and Ford Field announced today. The games will be held at Ford Field and are tentatively scheduled for April 8 and 10.
The economic impact to a city in hosting the Frozen Four is estimated at $10 million, but the number could increase based on Ford Field's larger capacity
compared to past Frozen Four facilities.
"The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is extremely excited to be part of another major sporting event that is coming to Detroit," said CCHA Commissioner Tom Anastos. "The Frozen Four at Ford Field will provide an incredible platform for us to showcase our sport. Most importantly, it will provide us with the opportunity to create an experience of a lifetime for those student-athletes who participate in it, and for the fans in attendance."
Detroit Lions Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Tom Lewand added, "We are extremely pleased that the NCAA has awarded the City of Detroit their Frozen Four championship games. We are certain that Ford Field will provide an unparalleled experience for both the players and fans in the heart of Hockeytown, and we look forward to showcasing the diversity and uniqueness of our world-class stadium."
"The City of Detroit is honored and thrilled at our selection to host the 2010 NCAA Men's Frozen Four," said Detroit Mayor Kwame M.
Kilpatrick. "Detroit is the ideal choice for collegiate hockey's most prestigious tournament because of our strong community and corporate support. We're eager to showcase Detroit's new development and sports traditions."
Detroit Metro Sports Commission Executive Director Dave Beachnau added, "Landing this prestigious event will enhance Detroit's reputation as a leading city for sporting events, and build on the momentum of metro Detroit hosting the 2004 Ryder Cup, 2005 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Super Bowl XL in 2006 and NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four in 2009 and other marquee sporting events.
"We're proud to welcome the participants of this tournament and illustrate through our strong hockey fan base and hospitality why Detroit has earned the name 'Hockeytown,'" Beachnau said.
The NCAA Frozen Four consists of two semifinal games and a championship contest to determine a Men's Division I Ice Hockey champion.
The event is currently televised on ESPN.
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is the host conference for the bid. In addition to the CCHA, the bid process was coordinated by the Detroit Metro Sports Commission, Ford Field and The Detroit Lions.
Other cities that bid on the Frozen Four include: Boston, Philadelphia, St. Paul, Tampa and Washington D.C. Other successful Frozen Four sites included: Washington D.C., 2009; St. Paul, 2011; and Tampa, 2012.
Detroit's team made the bid presentation in Indianapolis on June 8 and 9, 2005.
Also announced today were the regional sites for all four regions in
2008 and 2009, and the East and Northeast regional site in 2010 and 2011.
2008 Regional Sites
East Regional: Pepsi Arena; Albany, N.Y.; Co-hosted by the ECACHL
and Rensselaer
Midwest Regional: Kohl Center; Madison, Wisc.; Hosted by the
University of Wisconsin
Northeast Regional: DCU Center; Worcester, Mass.; Hosted by Holy Cross
West Regional: World Arena; Colorado Springs, Colo.;Hosted by
Colorado College
2009 Regional Sites
East Regional: Bridgeport Arena; Bridgeport, Conn.; Co-hosted by
Yale University and Fairfield University
Midwest Regional: Van Andel Arena; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Co-hosted by
the CCHA and Western Michigan University
Northeast Regional: Verizon Wireless Arena; Manchester, N.H.; Hosted by
the University of New Hampshire
West Regional: Mariucci Arena; Minneapolis, Minn.; Hosted by the
University of Minnesota
2010 Regional Sites
East Regional: Pepsi Arena; Albany, N.Y.; Co-hosted by the ECACHL
and Rensselaer
Northeast Regional: DCU Center; Worcester, Mass.; Hosted by Holy Cross
2011 Regional Sites
East Regional: Bridgeport Arena; Bridgeport, Conn.; Co-hosted by
Yale University and Fairfield University
Northeast Regional: Verizon Wireless Arena; Manchester, N.H.; Hosted by
the University of New Hampshire
FUTURE NCAA MEN'S FROZEN FOUR SITES
2006 Milwaukee Bradley Center
2007 St. Louis Savvis Center
2008 Denver Pepsi Center
2009 Washington MCI Center
2010 Detroit Ford Field
2011 St. Paul Excel Energy Center
2012 Tampa St. Pete Times Forum
HOCKEY ATTENDANCE RECORDS
Preliminary plans for the NCAA Men's Frozen Four at Ford Field in 2010 call for a seating configuration to accommodate approximately 70,000 fans.
World Records
1. Michigan State vs. Michigan, Oct. 6, 2001 (Spartan Stadium,
74,554)
2. Heritage Classic, Edmonton vs. Montreal, Nov. 22, 2003
(Commonwealth Stadium, 57,167)
3. 1957 World Championship, Russia vs. Sweden (Lenin Stadium,
55,000)
North American Indoor
1. 1996 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tampa Bay Lightning vs.
Philadelphia Flyers (Tropicana Field, 28,183) North American Indoor Collegiate
1. Michigan State vs. Michigan Tech, Dec. 29, 1984 (Joe Louis
Arena, 21,576)
- Detroit Frozen Four Fact Sheet on next page-
Detroit Frozen Four Facts
1977 at Olympia Stadium
Semifinals Michigan 6, Boston University 4
Semifinals Wisconsin 4, New Hamshire 3 (OT)
Finals Wisconsin 6, Michigan 5 (OT)
Third-place Boston University 6, New Hampshire 5
1979 at Olympia Stadium
Semifinals Minnesota 4, New Hampshire3
Semifinals North Dakota 4, Dartmouth 2
Finals Minnesota 4, North Dakota 3
Third-place Dartmouth 7, New Hampshire3
1985 at Joe Louis Arena
Semifinals Renssalaer 6, Minnesota-Duluth 5 (3OT)
Semifinals Providence 4, Boston College 3 (3OT)
Finals Renssalaer 2, Providence 1
Third-place Minnesota-Duluth 7, Boston College 6 (OT)
1987 at Joe Louis Arena
Semifinals Michigan State 5, Minnesota 3
Semifinals North Dakota 5, Harvard 2
Finals North Dakota 5, Michigan State 3
Third-place Minnesota 6, Harvard 3
1990 at Joe Louis Arena
Semifinals Wisconsin 2, Boston College 1
Semifinals Colgate 3, Boston U. 2
Finals Wisconsin 7, Colgate 3
MVPs of Detroit-hosted Frozen Fours
1977 Julian Baretta, Goalie, Wisconsin
1979 Steve Janaszak, Goalie, Minnesota
1985 Chris Terreri, Goalie, Providence
1987 Tony Hrkac, Forward, North Dakota
1990 Chris Tancill, Forward, Wisconsin
Annual Scoring Leaders
1977 Dave Silk, Boston U. 5-2-7 points
Rick Meagher, Boston U. 4-3-7 points
1979 Mark Taylor, North Dakota 1-5-6 points
1985 Bill Watson, Minn.-Duluth 3-6-9 points
1987 Tony Hrkac, North Dakota 3-9-12 points
1990 Tony Amonte, Boston U. 7-6-13 points
Detroit-Hosted Frozen Four Notes
* Out of the 19 games played in Detroit, 11 of them have been decided
by one goal.
* There have been nine overtime periods played in a combined five
games in Detroit.
* Wisconsin has won two titles in Motown, the other three that have
claimed titles are Minnesota, North Dakota and Rensselaer.
* Six teams- Boston College, Boston University, Minnesota, New
Hampshire, North Dakota and Wisconsin- have all made two appearances in Frozen Fours in Detroit.
* The state of Michigan has held more tournament games than any other
state (94).
* In 1987, 16,632 were in attendance to see North Dakota win the
national championship game, 5-3, over Michigan State. This broke the record for most fans at a title game, and stood until 1993.
* Mark Johnson scored twice and added an assist, and Bob Suter
assisted on a goal to help Wisconsin win the 1977 title game. Both played on the 1980 U.S. Olympic team in Lake Placid.
* Mike Eaves had three assists for Wisconsin in the 1977 title game.
He now coaches the Badgers.
* Neil Broten scored the game-winning goal for coach Herb Brooks and
Minnesota in the 1979 title game. Teammates of Broten on the 1980 Olympic team who registered points in the game include: Bill Baker, Phil Verchota and Eric Strobel. Goalie Steve Janaszek received tournament MVP honors.
* Paul Cavallini, who played 337 career NHL games, scored Providence's
lone goal in the 1985 title game. Tim Army, current Providence head coach, recorded an assist on the Cavallini goal.
* NHL stars that have received all-tournament honors in Detroit
include: Adam Oates, Rensselaer and Ed Belfour, North Dakota
* Hobey Baker winner Tony Hrkac of North Dakota and future NHL star
Tony Amonte of Boston University are two of only three players to register
12 or more points in a tournament. Hrkac's Fighting Sioux won the 1987 title in Detroit, while Amonte's Terriers fell to Colgate in the 1990 national semifinals at Joe Louis Arena.
* Wisconsin's 1977 overtime victory took only 23 seconds of the extra
frame to decide a champion, the quickest of 10 national title games to go to overtime.
* Colgate (18) and Wisconsin (14) combined for a championship-game
record 32 penalties in 1990. Those are also the top two single-game marks in Frozen Four history.
* In 1985, Joe Louis Arena averaged 13,106 fans per game, breaking the
previous average by nearly 4,500 more people.
* In 1985, future NHL All-Star Darren Puppa made 21 saves to lead
Rensselaer to their first national title since 1954.
* Providence's Chris Terreri registered the most saves, 62, in Frozen
Four history against Boston College in its 6-5 triple overtime victory in Detroit.
|
