Lakeland Playoffs
By: Layth Mekkaoui
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 14, 2024
CONTACT:
Layth Mekkaoui
(813) 509-9370
College Hockey South returns to Lakeland for Pictsweet Cup
LAKELAND – College Hockey South (CHS) will host its annual Division 3 playoffs at the Lakeland Ice Arena Feb. 23 through 25.
The tournament will feature eight D3 teams from the Southeast. CHS is excited to bring back exciting games to the Lakeland Ice Arena again, this time with the support of Pictsweet. Quarterfinal games will take place on Feb. 23, with the semifinals coming on Feb. 24 and the championship on Feb. 25.
CHS will host the tournament at the Lakeland Ice Arena, 3395 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815. Players and staff will be made available for interviews throughout the tournament.
The commissioner of College Hockey South, Kyle Knell, is looking forward to returning to Lakeland.
“Every rink we host a tournament at offers something unique and different,” Knell said. “The Lakeland Ice Arena was converted into a rink from an old bowling alley. They have repurposed the bowling lanes into tables and bar tops, and they even have half of a food truck where they serve food and drinks. It's a great atmosphere not only for fans, but also the players to experience. We're looking forward to not just playoffs, but hopefully bringing more tournaments back here in the future.”
Unable to attend the event in person? Watch all games from the weekend live on the College Hockey South YouTube channel.
For questions about the tournaments, email info@collegehockeysouth.com.
###
ABOUT College Hockey South: Founded in 2008, College Hockey South is a 29-school, 46 team intercollegiate hockey conference spanning seven southeastern U.S. states that competes in AAU College Hockey. College Hockey South is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization.
ABOUT Pictsweet: The Pictsweet Company is a family-owned, family-run frozen vegetable business four generations strong. Growing and distributing frozen vegetables since 1945, Pictsweet is committed to serving your family the same vegetables we serve ours.