ROCHESTER, NY: Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is set to host over 750 female ice hockey players and family members this weekend for the National Girls Hockey League (NGHL) Fall Showcase. The NGHL is a league dedicated to the promotion and growth of girl’s ice hockey across the United States. This is the National Girls Hockey League’s first event in Rochester, NY.
 
In total, 25 teams will compete in the three-day event, with MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, and VT all being represented.
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“Girl’s ice hockey has continued to see tremendous growth in the United States, in addition to Rochester, NY,” said Chris Woodworth, Executive Director of the Iceplex. “The National Girls Hockey League is committed to enhancing the overall hockey experience for female athletes, fostering opportunities to pursue a career in hockey. We are thrilled to host their organization in Rochester and to continue showcasing girl’s hockey on the national stage”
 
Based on the Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator, it is estimated that the event will generate $554,252 in direct visitor spending, $396,859 in indirect spending, for a total economic impact of $951,111.
 
The Fall Classic is the third tournament in the Iceplex’s 2022/23 hockey tournament season, which features 20 large-scale events occurring through June of 2023. In all, an estimated 1,000 hockey teams will participate in these events.
 
Dates & Times
Friday, October 14th: 7:00am to 10:00pm
Saturday, October 15th: 7:30am to 9:30pm
Sunday, October 16th: 7:00am to 2:00pm


Location:
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex
2700 Brighton Henrietta TL RD
Rochester, NY 14623
 
Full Event Information
nghlhockey.com/fall-classic
 
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ABOUT BILL GRAY’S REGIONAL ICEPLEX
Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is a 176,000 square foot multi-use sports facility located on the campus of Monroe Community College. It features four NHL-sized ice rinks, one 2,000-seat
arena.  Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex serves 1.7 million visitors annually, driving over $20 million dollars of economic impact to Monroe County.  Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is located at 2700 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623. 

ROCHESTER, NY: This weekend, over 1,000 ice hockey players and family members will converge on Rochester for the Rochester Fall Classic, organized by MYHockey Tournaments— one of the largest youth hockey tournament organizers in North America.

In total, 29 teams will compete in the three-day event that is being hosted at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex. Participating teams will be representing CT, MD, NJ, NY, OH, ON, PA and VA.

Based on the Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator, it is estimated that the event will generate $438,571 in direct visitor spending, $317,108 in indirect spending, for a total economic impact of $755,679.

The Rochester Fall Classic is the second tournament in the Iceplex’s hockey tournament season, which features 20 large-scale events occurring through June of 2023. In all, an estimated 1,000 hockey teams will participate in these events.

“The Greater Rochester Area continues to see growth in the sports tourism industry, and we are thrilled to continue bringing in large scale sporting events to our area,” said Chris Woodworth, Executive Director of the Iceplex. “Out of town guests stay in our hotels, they eat at our restaurants, and fill our many shopping and entertainment destinations. What truly sets us apart from competing host venues, is a community that wholeheartedly embraces sports tourism, welcoming all visitors with open arms, providing them an experience that is second to none.”

Dates & Times
Friday, October 7th: 2:30pm to 10:00pm
Saturday, October 9th: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday, October 10th: 7:00am to 3:30pm

Location
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex
2700 Brighton Henrietta TL RD
Rochester, NY 14623

Full Event Information
www.myhockeytournaments.com/locations/rochester/rochester-fall-classic

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ABOUT BILL GRAY’S REGIONAL ICEPLEX

Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is a 176,000 square foot multi-use sports facility located on the campus of Monroe Community College. It features four NHL-sized ice rinks, one 2,000-seat arena.  Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex serves 1.7 million visitors annually, driving over $20 million dollars of economic impact to Monroe County.  Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is located at 2700 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623.

This weekend, over 1,100 ice hockey players and family members will converge on Rochester for the Play Hockey Invitational, hosted by PLAY HOCKEY—a Minnesota based youth ice hockey event company.
 
In total, 28 teams will compete in the three day event that is being hosted at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex. Participating teams will be representing NY, PA, NJ, OH, and MD.
 
Based on the National Association of Sports Commissions Economic Impact Assumptions, this event will have an economic impact on the local community in the range of $250,000.
 
The Play Hockey Invitational kicks off the Iceplex’s 2022-2023 hockey tournament season, which features 20 large-scale events occurring through June of 2023. In all, an estimated 1,000 hockey teams will participate in these events.
 
“After two hockey seasons that faced significant challenges caused by COVID-19, we are thrilled to announce the busiest youth hockey tournament season that our venue has ever seen,” said Chris Woodworth, Executive Director of the Iceplex. “Our venue’s world-class amenities, and central location in the Northeast, make it an ideal host site for large-scale hockey events. What truly sets us apart from competing host venues, is a community that wholeheartedly embraces sports tourism, welcoming all visitors with open arms, providing them an experience that is second to none.”
 
Dates & Times
Friday, September 9th: 8:00am to 10:30pm
Saturday, September 10th: 7:30am to 11:15pm
Sunday, September 11th: 8:00am to 3:30pm
 
Location
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex
2700 Brighton Henrietta TL RD
Rochester, NY 14623
 
Full Event Information
www.playhockey.com/play-hockey-invitational-aa
 
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ABOUT BILL GRAY’S REGIONAL ICEPLEX
Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is a 176,000 square foot multi-use sports facility located on the campus of Monroe Community College. It features four NHL-sized ice rinks, one 2,000-seat arena.  Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex serves 1.7 million visitors annually, driving over $18 million dollars of economic impact to Monroe County.  Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is located at 2700 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623. ​v