2014 ECAC Men's Hockey Championship Fan Guide
EVENT
INFORMATION
EVENT
2014 ECAC Men's Hockey Championship
DATE
March 21-22
LOCATION
1980 Rink - Herb Brooks Arena
2634 Main St.
Lake Placid, NY 12946
518-523-1655
info@orda.org
Lake Placid annually hosted the ECAC Men’s Hockey
Championship for a ten-year period from 1993-2002. The arena has
been used several times for college hockey championships in the
United States. It hosted the 1970, 1984 and 1988 NCAA Men’s
Ice Hockey Championship, commonly referred to as the Frozen Four.
The arena has hosted the NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey
Championship as well, in 2007.
The 13,450 multi-purpose venue was constructed for the 1980 Winter
Olympics and seats approximately 7,700 for hockey.
2014 CHAMPION
Union College - click here for complete list of tournament
champions.
GAME SCHEDULE
Friday, March
21
Semifinal Game One - Union 5 vs. Cornell 2
Semifinal Game Two - Colgate 3 vs. Quinnipiac 2, (2ot)
Saturday, March
22
Union 5 vs. Colgate 2
PRACTICE TIMES - Open to the Public and
Media.
Thursday, March
20
11 a.m. - Noon - Union
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. - Quinnipiac
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Colgate
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - Cornell
Friday, March
21
9:15 - 10 a.m. - Cornell
10:15 - 11 a.m. - Union
11:15 - noon - Colgate
12:15 - 1 p.m. - Quinnipiac
TELEVISION
ECAC Hockey has partnered with Fox College Sports (FCS) to
televise the 2014 semifinals and championship game March 21-22 at
the 1980 Rink - Herb Brooks Arena, Lake Placid N.Y. Production
shall be arranged by USA World Events, LLC.
Eric Frede will be the play-by-play announcer with Cap Raeder
providing color commentary and Sonny Waltrous on the sideline.
Games will be on DirecTV - 623 for the semifinals.
FCS Atlantic on all other cable subscribers.
The following is an FCS channel finder to locate availability in
your area:
http://fcs.channelfinder.net/start.asp
TWITTER
Fans can get instant information by signing up and following ECAC
Hockey on twitter @ECACHOCKEYMWD1.
STREAMING
In addition to having the championship game appear live on Fox
College Sports, the league has set-up a stream through American
Sports One....see link below:
http://www.americaonesports.com/partner_members.asp?id=407
Game will not appear live until 30 sec before puck drops.
The Men's Championship semifinals and final contest will be streamed on Fox Sports Go:
Here is the FOX Sports Go app link - http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsportsgo/
ECAC Hockey first-round and quarterfinal tournament games will be
available for viewing by a global audience and be aired through
www.ecachockey.com and America ONE Sports.
ECAC Hockey tournament games will be available for viewing by a
global audience and be aired through www.ecachockey.com as well as
http://www.americaonesports.com/partner_members.asp?id=407. Fans
can watch all games from the ECAC Hockey tournaments on mobile
devices as well as standard PCs and Macs. The games will be
available on iOS devices as well as Androids.
Fans can either purchase a game for $9 (US) for viewing directly
on a mobile device or purchase for viewing on a standard computer
and add the mobile option for an extra dollar.
HOW THEY WILL GET HERE
FIRST-ROUND (Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 9 -
Best-of-three)
No. 12 Princeton at No. 5 Clarkson (Clarkson wins
series, 2-1)
No. 11 Harvard at No. 6 Yale (Yale wins series,
2-0)
No. 10 Dartmouth at No. 7 Rensselaer (Dartmouth wins
series, 2-1)
No. 9 Brown at No. 8 St. Lawrence (St. Lawrence wins
series, 2-0)
QUARTERFINALS (Friday, March 14 - Sunday, March 16 -
Best-of-three)
(Winners of First-Round at home arenas of four seeds)
No. 10 Dartmouth at No. 1 Union (Union wins series,
2-0)
No. 8 St. Lawrence at No. 2 Colgate (Colgate wins
series, 2-0)
No. 6 Yale at No. 3 Quinnipiac (Quinnipiac wins
series, 2-0)
No. 5 Clarkson at No. 4 Cornell (Cornell wins series,
2-1)
DOORS OPEN
Doors open at 3 p.m. Friday and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, one hour prior
to game time.
TICKET
INFORMATION
TICKETS
All-Session Tickets are currently on-sale at the Olympic Center
Box Office.
Fans can purchase tickets by calling 518-523-3330 or by visiting
the venue.
ALL-SESSION TICKET PRICES
Adult = $50
Junior/Senior = $40
*Students = $20
SINGLE-SESSION TICKET PRICES
Adult = $30
Junior/Senior = $25
*Students = $10
*Discounted Students Tickets will be available on campuses for
the participating schools for the championship and at a designated
student window at the Olympic Center Box Office.
Adult Ages: 13-64 -- Junior Ages: 12 & Under --
Senior Ages: 65 & Over
PREMIUM TICKETS
A limited number of special all-session Premium Seats are
available by calling 518-523-3330 with access to the venue’s
Hospitality Center.
ALL-SESSION TICKET PRICES
Adult = $175
Junior/Senior = $130
SINGLE-SESSION TICKET PRICES
Adult = $100
Junior/Senior = $85
RE-ENTRY
Ticketed guests will be permitted to leave the arena after the
first game and return for the second game. Guests will need to get
their hand stamped at any admission turnstile when they leave the
building, and hold onto their tickets for re-admission.
GROUP SALES
Groups of 20 or more please call 518-523-3330 to qualify for a
discount on any session.
BOX OFFICE
Hours for week of March 16 - 22 are:
Sunday (3/16) - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday (3/17) - Thursday (3/22) - open 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday (3/21) - open 8:30 a.m. and open until 2nd intermission of
second game.
Saturday (3/22) - open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
ABOUT LAKE
PLACID
DESTINATION INFORMATION
The village is located near the south end of Lake Placid lake.
More immediate to the village is Mirror Lake, which lies between
the village and Lake Placid. The village has a total area of 1.5
square miles.
HOTEL SPECIALS
Lake Placid is home to a variety of luxurious getaways, rustic
accommodations and picturesque Adirondack retreats, providing
plenty to choose from.
Click here to find accommodating Lake Placid hotels, discover
off-the-beaten path locations.
HOW TO GET HERE
The 1980 Rink - Herb Brooks Arena is located at 2634 Main St.,
Lake Placid, NY 12946
BY LAND
From New York City, New Jersey and points South
Take the New
York State Thruway (I-87) north to Exit 24 (Albany). Take I-87
north (Adirondack Northway) to Exit 30. Pick up Route 9 north and
follow it for two miles to Route 73. Continue on Route 73 for 28
Miles to Lake Placid. Drive time from New York City - 5 hours;
Albany - 2 1/2 hours
From Boston, Springfield, Hartford
Take the Massachusetts
Turnpike (I-90) to Albany. Pick up I-787 north to Cohoes. Connect
with Route 7 west to I-87 north. Follow I-87 north (Adirondack
Northway) to Exit 30. Pick up Route 9 north and follow it for two
miles to Route 73. Continue on Route 73 for 28 Miles to Lake
Placid. Drive time from Boston - 5 hours
From Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and points West
Take I-90
(New York State Thruway) east to Exit 36 (Syracuse). Pick up I-81
north and follow to Watertown. Take Route 3 and follow it east to
Saranac Lake, then follow Route 86 east to Lake Placid. Drive time
from Buffalo - 5 1/2 hours; from Rochester - 4 1/2 hours; from
Syracuse - 3 1/2 hours
From Toronto
, Take 401 east to Cornwall Bridge. Pick up
Route 37 east to Malone. Follow Route 30 south to Paul Smiths and
pick up Route 86. Continue on Route 86 to Saranac Lake and Lake
Placid. Drive time from Toronto - 5 1/2 hours
From Ottawa,
Take routes south to the Cornwall Bridge. Pick
up Route 37 east to Malone. Follow Route 30 south to Paul Smiths
and pick up Route 86. Continue on Route 86 to Saranac Lake and Lake
Placid. Drive time from Ottawa - 3 hours
From Montreal,
Take Route 15 south to Champlain crossing,
connecting with I-87 (Adirondack Northway) south. Take Exit 34
west, follow Routh 9N, then Route 86 to Wilmington and on to Lake
Placid. Drive time from Montreal - 2 hours
BY RAIL
Amtrak Operates between New York City and Montreal - local stop in
Westport, N.Y. (40 miles from Lake Placid).
For information call 1-800-888-8478. Shuttle bus service to Lake
Placid must be arranged with a reservation: 518-523-0294 or
866-226-1152.
BY AIR
The Lake Champlain Region is within two hours driving time of
three major airports:
Albany, NY — car rental information
Burlington, VT — car rental information
Montreal, Quebec — car rental information
Adirondack Regional Airport
Airport Identifier: SLK
Located in Lake Clear, 16 miles from Lake Placid, it offers easy
access to the entire region.
Hertz and Enterprise rental cars are available on site.
Service by Cape Air.
Airport Phone: 518-891-4600
Ticket Information: 1-866-CAPE-AIR
Plattsburgh International Airport
Airport identifier:
PGB
Just one hour south of Montreal, Plattsburgh International Airport
is conveniently located off New York's I-87, on beautiful Lake
Champlain serving as "Montreal's U.S. Airport."
There is daily scheduled flight service between Plattsburgh
International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport via
Cape Air.
OLYMPIC MUSEUM
Visit the only Olympic museum in North America that interprets the
stories of two Olympic Winter Games – 1932 and 1980. See the
extensive collection of Olympic material including items that
display Lake Placid's rich sports history from 1895 to present. The
displays and exhibits will bring to life the memories and accounts
of Olympic achievement through the years. As you journey throughout
the museum to see our many treasures, make sure you take some time
to watch the never-released historical footage of the 1980 Miracle
on Ice hockey game.
Location
Olympic Center
2634 Main St.
Lake Placid, NY 12946
--- Open Daily from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.---
Museum Rates
Adult | Teen: $7
Junior (12 and under): $5
Senior (65+): $5
6 & Under: Free
RESTAURANTS
The Adirondack culinary experience is inspired by the diversity of
the natural elements that characterize this magnificent region.
From traditional American cuisine in a family-friendly atmosphere
to an gourmet dinner within one of its elegant hotels, you're sure
to find something to satisfy your craving in one of the many Lake
Placid restaurants.
Whether you want a gourmet meal at a AAA Four-Diamond restaurant
or you just feel like breakfast in bed, Lake Placid's restaurants
provide an array of options from family-style fare in a rustic
setting to fine dining amidst the spectacular backdrop that can
only be found in the Adirondack Mountains. The Lake Placid region
offers dining experiences that will please any palate.
Click here to find a listing of eating establishments.
THINGS TO DO
Visit Lake Placid and invent your own perfect day. Sheltered among
the Adirondack Park's six million acres, the alpine village offers
endless opportunity for outdoor recreation in any season. Click here for a variety of fun activities or visit www.whiteface.com for
details on winter activities.
TOURS OF OLYMPIC CENTER
Tours of the arena are available Monday-Saturday - 10 a.m., 11:30
a.m. and 1 p.m. at a cost of $8.50 per person and can be purchased
at the arena Box Office.
The tour begins on the second floor in the Olympic Center down
the hall from the 1980 Rink/Herb Brooks Arena.
TROLLEY SERVICE
The Village of Lake Palcid offers free Trolley Service for its
visitors.
Click here for current schedule.
WEATHER
The average temperature in Lake Placid for the month of March has
been a high of 40 °F degrees and a low of 17 °F
degrees.
Click here for the current
weather.
HISTORY
TOURNAMENT HISTORY
All-Tournament Teams - click here.
2014 All-Tournament Team
F - Daniel Carr, Union
F - Mike Vecchione, Union
F - Tyson Spink, Colgate
D - Shayne Gostisbehere, Union
D - Mat Bodie, Union
G - Colin Stevens, Union
Most Outstanding Player - Daniel Carr,
Union
Tournament Records - click here.
TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURES FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
SEEDING
Following are the ECAC Men's Hockey Championship
policies pertaining to seeding and tie-breaking procedures.
Seeding for championship competition is based on total points
accumulated during league contests. In the event teams are tied in
the final regular-season standings, the following tiebreakers
(listed in order of application) shall be used to determine
seeding. (Note: Only League games apply):
Comparison of game results between tied teams (head to
head).
Wins.
Comparison of results of games against the top four
teams.
Comparison of results of games against the top eight
teams.
Goal differential in head-to-head competition.
Goal differential in games against the top four
teams.
Goal differential in games against the top eight
teams.
In the case of ties among three or more schools, the criteria will
be used in order until a team, or teams, is separated from the
pack. At that point, the process will begin anew to break the "new"
tie. In other words, when a four-way tie becomes a three-way tie,
the three-way tie is treated as a "new" tie and the process begins
with the first criterion.
MOBILE APP
Developed by PrestoSports, the ECAC Hockey Front Row mobile app,
which is free of charge, provides fans with the ability to follow
the League from any location and at any time.
http://www.ecachockey.com/men/frontrow
Features include:
-Schedules and Standings
-News and information from the ECAC Hockey office
-Twitter messages
- Latest scores and upcoming games
-Notifications alerts
-Support for additional links on scoreboards including live audio
and video when available
-Scoreboard icons
-Links open within the app
ONLINE STORE
Visit the league's official online store at www.shopecachockey.com. Fans can access the store from
the banner link on both the League’s Web site primary
men’s and women’s home pages.
ORDA STORE
Located on Lake Placid's Main Street, the ORDA Store is a good
place to begin your visit to the Olympic Region. This is where you
can learn about events at the Olympic venues, pick up schedules and
buy lift tickets, event tickets and the Olympic Sites Passport, an
all-access package that gets you into all the sites at a great
price. Our friendly staff will answer questions about the venues,
give you directions and help you get the most out of your visit. It
also carries an array of unique Olympic Region and ECAC Men’s
Hockey Championship merchandise—sweatshirts, hats, pins and
posters you won't find elsewhere.
