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CHL Announces Schedule of Off-Ice Events for Fans to Enjoy at the 2024 Memorial Cup Presented by Dow

April 25, 2024 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
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TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and the 2024 Memorial Cup Host Organizing Committee are proud to announce the schedule of off-ice events that fans will be able to enjoy throughout the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow, which is scheduled to run from May 23 - June 2 in Saginaw, Michigan.

Serving as a free entertainment hub right across from the Dow Event Center, the Fan Fest presented by UA Local 85 will act as the destination in Saginaw for the tournament's concert and speaker series, viewing parties for each Memorial Cup game, food and beverage options, official event merchandise, and much more.

Among the many events being held at the UA Local 85 Fan Fest will be the Spirit of the Community Entertainment and Speaker Series. Over the 10 days of the tournament, fans will experience daily entertainment including music from some of Michigan's most beloved bands and musicians, such as The Accidentals, Jedi Mind Trip, and Larry McCray. Guests will also enjoy an engaging speaker series that will touch on a variety of topics, including Hockey in Saginaw, the Detroit Red Wings, and the importance of inclusion, diversity, and equity.

Additionally, inside the UA Local 85 Fan Fest, guests will also get to experience Food Truck Alley presented by Bavarian Inn Lodge, which will provide fans with local food offerings from some of the best in the State of Michigan, including Jet's Pizza, Wonder Burger, The Twisted Fork and NOM NOM Ninja. This is all in addition to the interactive skill games from TopShot Hockey, face painting, and the STEM science station that together will help make the Fan Fest a must-see stop for everyone at the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow.

Some of the other events set to take place within this entertainment area or elsewhere around Saginaw are listed below (please note that times and locations of all events are subject to change). A complete list of all events taking place during the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow can be found on the tournament's official website.

Christmas with the Cup presented by DML Management Inc. (June 1 @ Zehnder Park in Frankenmuth): With Frankenmuth known as being the home to the Largest Christmas Store in the World along with providing that Hallmark movie atmosphere, Christmas with the Cup will give fans a chance to experience that feeling where carols will be sung, ornaments will be decorated while cocoa and coffee will be served all in the presence of both Santa Claus and the Memorial Cup.

Ice Cream Social presented by Michigan Sugar (May 26 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. @ UA Local 85 Fan Fest / Jolt Credit Union Event Park): A family-friendly event to celebrate community and acknowledge that "Life is SWEETER when we are together". All who attend this event will enjoy a complimentary scoop of Michigan's Cream and Sugar ice cream, which is made right in the Great Lakes Bay Region with Michigan Sugar and other local ingredients.

Memorial Cup Ball Hockey Celebration (May 25 & 26 @ 321 N Washington Avenue, Outside the Dow Event Center): Organized by the Greater Saginaw Amateur Hockey Association, interested participants aged 5-12 can register a team or as individuals in this 3-on-3 ball hockey event - registration and participation in this event includes an official Memorial Cup jersey.

Memorial Cup Youth Skills Clinics presented by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth (May 27 - May 29 @ the Saginaw-Bay Ice Arena): With four on-ice development sessions planned (10U, 12U/14U & 8U as well as a session dedicated to girls aged 9-14), aspiring players and goalies can register for this unique opportunity to improve their skills while being inspired by Saginaw Spirit alumni and clubs participating in the 2024 Memorial Cup.

Fan Breakfast (May 27 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ SVRC Marketplace Building - 2nd Floor Ballroom): Set to be held the morning of Memorial Day, fans of all ages are welcome to come to take part in a delicious breakfast buffet that will also feature bucket drop prize opportunities, a pin exchange, and a silent auction. At $15 USD a ticket, guests will also have a chance to meet some Saginaw Spirit alumni and see the Memorial Cup up close. Those interested in attending can email Amber Shutsa at memcupfanbreakfast@gmail.com to RSVP their spot.

In addition to these events, the CHL announced in March that country star and GRAMMY-nominated artist Walker Hayes will perform a concert the night before the 2024 Memorial Cup Championship Game, on Saturday, June 1 at 6:00 p.m., at Jolt Credit Union Event Park. Fans can purchase tickets for that exclusive concert via Ticketmaster.

Single-game tickets for all round-robin games of the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow are currently available for purchase online from $50-60 USD. Fans who wish to purchase tickets for the semi-final and final can do so by obtaining a full-tournament package (starting at $385 USD plus applicable fees) or a two-game pack (starting at $129 USD plus applicable fees). Both of these packages can also be obtained online through Ticketmaster.

This spring, the 2024 Memorial Cup will pit the playoff champion from the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), along with the host Saginaw Spirit, in a four-team round-robin tournament to determine this year's CHL champion. For more information on the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow, visit chl.ca/memorialcup.

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