CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – ECAC Hockey has announced a new partnership with Bluebird by Lark Hotels as the official sponsor of the “Forward of the Week” award for both our men’s and women’s programs. Starting immediately, this weekly award will be known as the “ECAC Hockey Forward of the Week, Presented by Bluebird by Lark Hotels.”

In addition to these exciting accolades, Bluebird by Lark Hotels is extending its warm welcome to all ECAC Hockey fans. When booking a stay with Bluebird by Lark Hotels, our fans can enjoy an exclusive rate of up to 20% off at all nine stunning Bluebird by Lark locations. For more information on this exclusive offer, please visit Bluebird by Lark Hotels' website, HERE.

“ECAC Hockey is thrilled to partner with Bluebird by Lark Hotels,” said ECAC Hockey Commissioner Doug Christiansen. “They provide great options for our families and fans throughout our footprint. I have enjoyed my time at the Bluebird and I know many of our supporters and alumni will as well!”

“Bluebird by Lark Hotels is thankful and excited for the opportunity to partner with ECAC Hockey," said Kevin Charland, Regional Director of Sales for Bluebird Hotels.  "We look forward to welcoming ECAC Hockey Fans to our New England and New York hotels, and can't wait to see some of you in Lake Placid for the Men's Championships!”

Stay tuned for weekly updates on our 'Forward of the Week, Presented by Bluebird by Lark Hotels’ along with all our other exceptional weekly award winners. 

About ECAC Hockey

Established in 1961-62, ECAC Hockey is home to elite student-athletes from 12 of the nation’s most prestigious institutions: Brown University, Clarkson University, Colgate University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, Quinnipiac University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, St. Lawrence University, Union College, and Yale University.

About Bluebird by Lark Hotels

As a gathering place for wanderers and a resting place for free spirits, Bluebird Hotels is founded on the belief that there are unforgettable discoveries just miles from your doorstep, and life-changing experiences further afield. Designed with explorers in mind, Bluebird accommodations are accessible for travelers who pre-book a stay as one of many stops on their journey or happen upon them while en route to other off-the-map jaunts. By breathing new life into existing properties, Bluebird accommodations are accessibly priced, opening up a world of adventure to all travelers. The properties themselves are designed to further enhance the travel experience, offering various room categories for all types of guests and groups, with common areas created as gathering spaces. Rooms are simple yet fully appointed and impeccably designed to prioritize comfort and rest after a day of exploring. Drawing on Lark Hotels’ expertise in service and quality experiences, Bluebird offers guests warm, familiar service matched with smart accommodations. For more information on Lark Hotels and Bluebird Hotels, visit larkhotels.com and bluebirdhotels.com.