Men's Ice Hockey

GLI Tickets Go On Sale Friday

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Tickets for the 60th Great Lakes Invitational go on sale on Friday (Oct. 2) at 10 a.m. Fans can purchase online at Ticketmaster.com and at the box office during regular hours for the December 29 and 30 tournament. For ticket pricing and availability, visit Ticketmaster.com.

Team Sections:
  • Michigan Tech
    • Alumni 124
    • Students 224 & 225
  • Michigan State
    • Alumni 106
    • Students 205 & 206
  • Lindenwood
    • Alumni 110
    • Students 209 & 210
  • Western Michigan
    • Alumni 120
    • Students 220 & 221
Michigan Tech is hosting the 2026 Great Lakes Invitational at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on December 29-30. GLI mainstay Michigan State will join the Huskies, along with Western Michigan and Lindenwood, as the teams compete for the MacInnes Cup in a two-day tournament.

The 60th GLI starts with a doubleheader matchup on Tuesday, December 29, between Michigan Tech and Western Michigan at 3:30 p.m., followed by Michigan State against Lindenwood at 7 p.m. The winners of those contests will advance to the GLI Championship game on Wednesday, December 30, at 7 p.m., while the puck drops on the third-place game at 3:30 p.m. on the same day.

The Great Lakes Invitational was first played in 1965 after the idea for the tournament was conceived and implemented by Michigan Tech coach John MacInnes, Olympia Stadium General Manager Lincoln Cavalieri, and Detroit Red Wings Scout Jack Paterson. The tournament has been played at Olympia Stadium (1965-78), Joe Louis Arena (1979–2012, 2014–16), Comerica Park (2013), and Little Caesars Arena (2018–19). COVID-19 canceled the 2020 GLI, and teams played a non-tournament showcase-style event in 2021. Van Andel Arena has been the host since 2022.

Michigan Tech has won the GLI 12 times in 59 tournaments, and last won the MacInnes Cup in 2023. Michigan State is the defending back-to-back champion and has 14 GLI titles in 51 tournaments. Western Michigan is making its eighth appearance and has four tournament titles. Lindenwood will make its debut in 2026.