First ever United States Hockey League game happening in Wausau September 16th
(Wausau, WI) – The Wausau Cyclones are excited to announce that Marathon Park will play host to the first ever United States Hockey League game on Saturday, September 16th at 7:10pm. The preseason contest will feature the Madison Capitols and Green Bay Gamblers. Tickets for this game will go on sale via wausaucyclones.com/ushl beginning Thursday, August 24th at 10am. Thirty percent of all ticket sales will be donated to local youth hockey organizations.
The United States Hockey League (USHL) is the top junior ice hockey league sanctioned by USA Hockey. The league consists of 16 teams located in the Midwest and Great Plains, for players between the ages of 16 and 21. The USHL is strictly amateur, allowing former players to compete in NCAA college hockey. During the 2023 NHL Draft a total of 51 USHL players were selected, including six selections in the first round.
“This is an excellent opportunity for all of the passionate hockey fans in North Central Wisconsin to see some of the best junior hockey players in the United States. Our organization is appreciative of the Madison Capitols and Green Bay Gamblers for coming together for this game to benefit local youth hockey organizations,” stated Director of Business Operations Zach Serwe.
The Wausau Cyclones Hockey Home Opener is Saturday, October 14th. Secure a FREE ticket to Opening Night 2023 with a Founder Club or Flex 4 ticket plan. Stay connected during the off-season by following the Cyclones @wausaucyclones on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and online at wausaucyclones.com. Subscribe to the Cyclones podcast “Inside Cyclones Hockey”, available on your favorite podcast network.
The Cyclones are members of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL), one of three USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III Junior leagues, serves as one of the top training grounds in the country by providing the best coaching, exposure and developmental vehicles available for student-athletes in its classification. The primary mission of the NA3HL is to provide a structured developmental environment for student-athletes who have aspirations of playing in the NAHL or United States Hockey League and eventually the NCAA or American College Hockey Association. For more information, visit wausaucyclones.com.
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