57th Annual Great Lakes Invitational will take place at Van Andel Arena on Tuesday, December 27 and Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 hosted by Michigan Tech.
The 57th GLI starts with a doubleheader matchup on Tuesday, December 27 between Michigan Tech (CCHA) and Western Michigan (NCHC) at 3:30 p.m., followed by Michigan State (Big Ten) against Ferris State (CCHA) at 7 p.m. The winners of those contests will advance to the GLI Championship game on Wednesday, December 28 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.
It will be the 17th time in tournament history with four Michigan-based teams.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, December 27th
- 3:30 p.m. – Michigan Tech vs. Western Michigan
- 7:00 p.m. – Michigan State vs. Ferris State
Wednesday, December28th
- 3:30 p.m. – Consolation Game
- 7:00 p.m. – Championship Game