Great Lakes Invitational Tickets

Great place, great energy but the beer/alcohol prices were shameful. Will not go next year if the GLI stays, will watch it instead.

The games were great. However, the concessions were way too expensive for a college level game… Your prices actually exceeded NHL prices and to take a family to this event was too expensive… You also need to figure out a way to allow the fans to leave in between games and come back. I understand it’s a safety deal but you can figure it out, it’s a terrific venue you just need to make it more affordable

This tournament has improved greatly since moving to Van Andel Arena!

The event, college hockey was wonderful. The cost of concessions was extremely high. $18+ for a beer is ridiculous. Ticket prices also were a bit high if you didn't have a college student section code.

Moving the GLI to Grand Rapids and Van Andel arena was the best move that could have been made. The venue is marvelous, the area has numerous hotels and restaurants close to the arena, and the town is beautiful. The event is set up as the best of all holiday tournaments and lives up to its name year after year. Win or lose, this event is one we will attend for years to come. It is our sincere hope that Grand Rapids and Van Andel arena are permanent fixtures for the GLI.

Perfect venue for a collegiate hockey game - concession prices were a bit steep.

We attended the GLI and had a great time! We saw several OT and shootout games, which was exciting.

The GLI is a great event and I’m glad it’s in Grand Rapids. Kudos to Michigan Tech for keeping the event going after being squeezed out of Detroit. The competition is great, and the fans are good spirited. This event could be a complete sell out if two aspects were improved upon. First, there is very little marketing done for this event. It’s difficult because the Red Wings basically had built in marketing for the GLI on their telecasts and that support is obviously gone. Michigan Tech could really use a local media partnership like WOOD for some promotion. The locals by and large don’t know much about this event, When you bring it up, they say “that sounds cool, how come I never heard about this?” This should be like Grand Rapids’ bowl game. Second, fans from outside of the area are absolutely gobsmacked by concession and beverage pricing at Van Andel Arena. It is an obscenity. Fans aren’t allowed to renter the venue between games, so they’re stuck with long lines and high prices. Alcoholic beverages are priced like newly FDA approved drugs: as high as the market can possibly bear.

Van Andel is a great venue for sporting events, concerts, comedians, etc. There was a great crowd for both games. But...how was there no GLI merchandise available? I know there were shirts made because the mascots were throwing them into the crowd. T-shirts? Hoodies? Commemorative puck? And the beer prices at Van Andel are ridiculous. Grand Rapids is a minor league town, hosting minor league sports...yet they're charging Super Bowl prices.

$18 for a beer and almost $80 for a ticket. While a nice event very over priced.

The 2023 57th GLI was Awesome! Michigan Tech, in its 103rd year of hockey Won the GLI in a dramatic shootout win against a very good Michigan State hockey team! GO HUSKIES!!!

What an amazing event. Hopefully the Tournament will remain in GR for many years to come. The bands, the fans, the whole atmosphere was amazing. The quality of the hockey was superb.

Fantastic hockey and a great venue. Final game was amazing hockey. Intensity of both teams was 10 of 10 the whole game. You would have thought it was the finals of the frozen four. The whole tournament was good, living up to its legacy of one of the premier college hockey tournaments. Had friends come the 1st time last year and they came back this year and brought friends. They will all be back next year.

We attended both games on both days of the Great Lakes Invitational. The stadium is a good size for this event and it appeared that the attendance is growing by keeping it in the same location this year. The hockey was great, and the championship matchup between MTU & MSU was fantastic! Check in was easier than last year. On the down side, costs for food and drinks seemed high...even by arena standards. And the "no return"rule means you cannot go out and come back in. 6 hours of hockey is a lot, even for those who enjoy it. All in all, it was a great tournament. Looking forward to next year!

I've been attending the GLI for over 20 years and it continues to be a wonderful experience!

GLI in Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena was phenomenal! Not a bad seat in the arena. Fans were great! There was so much to do for all ages in Grand Rapids too!

My wife and I enjoyed both days, of course being a Tech alumni helps! Kudos to Alaska for making the long trip! We love the traditions the Tech fans still follow and they have added to them over the years! The pep band is still bringing cheer wherever they go! We enjoyed every minute!

All games were close and exciting but the concession prices were ridiculous! Fill up before the games.

Great family event. Great prices for the student section promotion. Clean venue. Easy access with parking.

Been to GLI many times and having it at the Van Andel Arena was the best!