Great Lakes Invitational 2025

The Great Lakes Invitational returns to the ice at Van Andel Arena for two days of action December 28 & 29, 2025.

Featuring Ferris State University, University of Miami of Ohio, Michigan State University & Michigan Tech University. Competing for the MacInnes Cup.

Michigan Tech and Miami will meet in the first semifinal on Dec. 28 at 3:30 p.m. followed by Michigan State versus Ferris State in the nightcap at 7 p.m. The winners will advance to the GLI Championship Game on Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. with the GLI Third Place Game taking place prior to the title contest at 3:30 p.m.

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), Little Caesars Arena (2018-19), and Van Andel Arena (2022–present). COVID-19 canceled the 2020 GLI, and teams played a non-tournament showcase-style event in 2021.

Tickets on sale now.

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