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2009 Southeastern Hockey Conference Championship

The 2009 Champions are the Tennessee Ice Vols. Congratulations to the University of Tennessee on their outstanding performace this weekend and good luck in Rochester at the ACHA Div 3 Nationals.

The Pelham Civic Complex will be hosting the 1st Annual Southeastern Hockey Conference Championship. Rivals from:

University of Alabama
University of Arkansas
University of Florida
University of Georgia
Louisiana State University
Mississippi State University
University of South Carolina
University of Tennessee

will meet in the Greater Birmingham Area to battle for bragging rights, and the ultimate title in the conference: SouthEast Champions.

After its great success this 2008-09 season, the Frozen Tide is ready to keep on rolling! The boys hope to enjoy some "home field" advantage in Pelham. Please come support Alabama Hockey.

Date(s): February 27 - March 1, 2009
Host: The Pelham Civic Complex
500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL 35124
Schedule:
Seeding for the first round based on East v. West Division teams. Second round seeding will be based on ACHA rankings.

Feb. 27	Feb. 28	Mar. 1
12PM Tennessee vs. Miss. State 21-1 Tennessee	12PM LSU vs. Miss. State 9-2 LSU	11:00AM South Carolina vs. Florida 6-1 South Carolina
3PM South Carolina vs. LSU 9-2 South Carolina	3PM Alabama vs. Arkansas 6-3 Alabama	2:00PM Tennessee vs. Georiga 13-6 Tennessee
6:30PM Opening Ceremonies 7PM Alabama vs. Florida 8-3 Florida	7PM Tennessee vs. Florida 8-7 Florida (OT)
10PM Arkansas vs. Georgia 8-2 Georgia	10PM South Carolina vs. Georgia 8-4 Georgia

(Bold are Home Teams)

Second Round bracket:
Saturday, 28 Feb

12:00 noon - 2 lowest ACHA ranked losing teams will compete for 7th in the conference.
3:00 p.m. - 2 highest ACHA ranked losing teams will compete for 5th in the conference.
7:00 p.m. - #2 ACHA ranked vs #3 ACHA ranked will compete for championship contentions.
10:00 p.m. - #1 ACHA ranked vs #4 ranked will compete for championship contentions.

Third Round
Sunday, Mar 01

11:30 a.m. - Consolation Game for 3rd place in the Conference
2:00 p.m. - Championship Game

Tickets:

$10.00 2-GAME SESSION per DAY
OR
$25.00 TOURNAMENT PASS

Tickets are available for pre-sale. We are asking teams encourage their families and friends to pre-order tickets, which will help out on game days.

Please take into consideration mailing time, when placing ticket orders. We are not responsible for ticket orders which do not arrive in time. All late orders and money will be returned unopened.

Preorders for tickets have concluded. Tickets for the weekend and each indivicual session will be for sale that the door.

ALL PREPAID TICKETS WILL BE AT WILL CALL THE DAY OF THE GAME

Where to Stay:
The following hotels have been chosen as tournament hotels for the upcoming tournament. We ask that if all possible you utilize the participating hotels during your stay in Pelham to help further defer costs of the tournament. We are asking that participating teams to encourage family and friends to also stay in these hotels.
You will need to contact each hotel directly to book your rooms. When contacting the hotel, make sure that you ask for the “BAMA HOCKEY rate”. This will ensure that you receive the discounted rate. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at the tournament.

1.    Marriott Courtyard Hoover
       1824 Montgomery Highway
       Birmingham, AL 35244
   Phone: 205-988-5000
   Rate: $ 75.00 plus tax; Double or King rooms available
       Contact: Karen Regula
     E-mail: Karen.regula@marriott.com
       Website: courtyardbirminghamhoover.com
       Approximately 2.5 miles from Pelham Civic Complex
       Please make reservations by 2/20/2009

2.    Comfort Suites
       2235 Pelham Parkway
       Pelham, Al 35124
       Phone: 205-982-1999
       Rate: $ 70.00 plus tax; Double rooms
       Contact: Bobby Taylor
       E-mail: gm.al276@choicehotels.com
       Website: choicehotels.com
       Approximately 1 mile from Pelham Civic Complex
       Please make reservations by 2/20/2009

3.    Holiday Inn Express
       260 Cahaba Valley Rd.
       Pelham, Al 35124
       Phone: 205-987-8888
       Rate: $ 85.00 plus tax
       Double, Queen and King rooms available
       Contact: Justin Davis
       E-Mail: hinn260sales@charterinternet.com
       Website: www.hiexpress.com/bhm-pelham
       Approximately ½ miles form Pelham Civic Complex
       Please make reservations by 2/16/2009

PLEASE REMEMBER TO ASK FOR THE “BAMA HOCKEY RATE” WHEN MAKING RESERVATIONS.

Thank you for you support of the Tournament Hotels.

Local Attractions:
Please visit www.pelhamonline.com and www.shelbycountytourism.org
for more information about entertainment in the Greater Birmingham Area!

Weekend Scores

Fri. February 6
Clemson 5
Alabama 4
(OTL)

Sat. February 6
Clemson 5
Alabama 4

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All home games are played at the Pelham Civic Complex.