College Sports
River Hawks Set to Host Second Annual Cactus Cup During 2025-26 Season
Story Links LOWELL, Mass. – The UMass Lowell ice hockey team will travel west yet again this upcoming season to host and compete in the second annual Cactus Cup presented by Sonoma County Winegrowers on January 2 and 3, joining Minnesota State, St. Cloud State and Yale. The event will take place at […]
LOWELL, Mass. – The UMass Lowell ice hockey team will travel west yet again this upcoming season to host and compete in the second annual Cactus Cup presented by Sonoma County Winegrowers on January 2 and 3, joining Minnesota State, St. Cloud State and Yale. The event will take place at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California, home of the Seattle Kraken’s AHL affiliate, Coachella Valley Firebirds.
The two-day event will showcase four games taking place on Friday, January 2 and Saturday, January 3, 2026. The River Hawks will kick off the tournament against Minnesota State University, Mankato at 3:30 p.m. PT, before St. Cloud State takes on Yale at 7:00 p.m. PT. The next day, the two losers of Friday’s matchups will face off at 3:30 p.m. PT, while the championship game will take place at 7:00 p.m. PT.
“We are excited to announce this event for a second year,” said Head Coach Norm Bazin. “All the teams really enjoyed their experience last year and the tournament was huge success. The location is very attractive for fans and supporters alike. We are anxious to welcome teams from four different conferences to form an excellent college hockey showcase.”
Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, June 6, at 10:00 a.m. PT on Ticketmaster, the official ticketing provider of Acrisure Arena. Tickets for the 2026 Cactus Cup provide access to both games scheduled for each day, allowing fans to enjoy two full days of exciting NCAA Men’s College Hockey action. Purchase tickets for Friday, January 2, HERE and Saturday, January 3, HERE. Two-day passes can be purchased HERE.
Groups of 10 or more save when booking through the Acrisure Arena Group Sales team. Groups receive reduced ticket prices and processing fees, opportunity to reserve seats and pay later, and group seating options. Learn more HERE.
For more information about the 2026 Cactus Cup at Acrisure Arena, visit acrisurearena.com or follow Acrisure Arena on all social media platforms @AcrisureArena.