Yes, you'll need to attend the Predators game (versus the Dallas Stars) prior to the I-65 Face Off because (1) it'll be a great game and why wouldn't you(!), and (2) the Arena staff will not be able to manage a second queue of guests following the conclusion of the first game.
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On Friday, April 12th, the Vanderbilt Commodores Ice Hockey Club will take on the University of Alabama Frozen Tide at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville following the Nashville Predators' tilt versus the Dallas Stars. It will be a spirited exhibition between SECHC rivals who are separated by a mere three-hour drive down Interstate-65. Drop in for the action, it'll be a great double-header!
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Event History
A Decades-Old Tradition
Vanderbilt's "Interstate Face-Off Series" dates back to 1976 and the inaugural season of the Commodores hockey program. Then head coach Ken Murphy, former captain of Nashville's first professional hockey franchise the Dixie Flyers, and a group of players head-lined by forward Wade Cowan (VU '78) hosted the "First Annual Vanderbilt Invitational" at the Municipal Auditorium. Vanderbilt played host to Tennessee, Emory, and Dayton in a spirited round-robin tournament that drew upwards of 5,000 fans from the greater Nashville area.
Entering the third year of its latest incarnation, the Face-Off now pits the Commodores against a regional foe in an end-of-season match-up similar to a college football bowl game. The previous two contests saw Vanderbilt take on and beat Tennessee 6-2 (2011) and 10-1 (2012). This year's contest will be a taller order for the Commodores (10-13) as they take on an Alabama team (22-12) that finished second in the SEC and qualified for the 2013 ACHA D3 National Tournament.
Playing for Bragging Rights ... and a Trophy
Playing host to a new team in 2013 means that the Vanderbilt Commodores must produce a new trophy worthy of the contest, programs, and of course the "Cullie" - the trophy at stake between Vanderbilt and Tennessee. (Read more about the history and origins of the Cullie.)
Following a weeks-long inventory of the University archives in both Tuscaloosa and Nashville to uncover a meaningful, hockey-related connection between the two schools, the Trophy committee incredibly uncovered what chairwoman Elizabeth Brooks described as "platinum-covered gold."
The committee is now working with a local artisan to craft the artifact with the intention of unveiling it towards the end of March. For updates on the announcement, visit the Vanderbilt Hockey website or follow the team on Twitter @VandyIceHockey.
Links
American Collegiate Hockey Association
The American Collegiate Hockey Association is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the U.S. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards and National Tournaments.
SEC Hockey Conference
The South Eastern Collegiate Hockey Conference (SECHC) is a governing body representing 10 teams from NCAA SEC-affiliated universities participating in the American Collegiate Hockey Association's (ACHA) Men's Division III.
Penalty Box Radio
Presented by Nashville Title. Bringing you entertaining hockey talk by fans for fans. Online at 9:00pm Central. As heard on 102.5 The Game ESPN Radio-Nashville Monday night at midnight Central! Call (347) 205-9087 to speak with us during the online show!
HockeyYall.com
HockeyYall.com covers every American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I, II and III teams from Fayetteville, Ark., to South Florida and from New Orleans to Philadelphia and Toledo.
Photos from the 2012/13 Season
Take a quick look back at some of this season's biggest highlights for both teams:
Fan Information
The Essentials
Date & Time:
Friday, April 12th
10:30pm
General Admission
Predators Ticket Required
Location:
Bridgestone Arena (Map)
501 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
615.770.2000
The Vanderbilt hockey club thanks its friends in the Nashville hockey community for the support they offered in the 2012/13 season, including:
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The I-65 Face Off is a free event. Your only fee is the cost of your Predators tickets.
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Visit ParkItDowntown! for information about parking locations (and costs) around Bridgestone Arena and Nashville's downtown neighborhood.
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