Great Lakes Invitational

Great Lakes Invitational
Sport College ice hockey
Founded 1965
Founder John MacInnes, Jack Paterson, Jack Tompkins
No. of teams 4
Venue(s) Little Caesars Arena (2018–present)
Joe Louis Arena (1979–2012, 2014–2016)
Comerica Park (2013)
Olympia Stadium (1965–1978)
Most recent
champion(s)		 Bowling Green
Most titles Michigan (17)
TV partner(s) Fox Sports Detroit

The Great Lakes Invitational (GLI) is a four-team National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men's ice hockey tournament held annually at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit around the New Year's holiday as part of College Hockey in the D.

The tournament was born out of a conversation between the general manager of Olympia Stadium, Lincoln Cavalieri, Michigan Tech's long-time coach, John MacInnes, and Detroit Red Wings scout Jack Paterson. The three men were discussing the lack of American-born players in the National Hockey League (NHL) and concluded that a prestigious collegiate tournament could make a difference by promoting interest in hockey among young athletes, as well as the general public. Jack Tompkins, American Airlines vice president, former University of Michigan goalie, and a member of the Detroit Red Wings organization, championed their vision as well, and together in 1965, they founded the Great Lakes Invitational hockey tournament.

The GLI has grown into one of the premier college and holiday sporting events in the country, originating at Detroit's Olympia Stadium. Michigan Tech, the host for the tournament since its inception, added Michigan as a co-host in 1976. The tournament moved into Joe Louis Arena when the Red Wings' new home arena opened in December 1979. In 2017, with the closure of the Joe, the GLI relocated to the new Little Caesars Arena until at least the 2020-21 season.[1]

Michigan State University is traditionally selected as a third participant while the fourth is a different team each season. Bowling Green State University is scheduled to participate in the 53rd edition of the GLI. Other future invitees are: Lake Superior State 2018-19, Ferris State University 2019-20, and Northern Michigan University 2020-21.

The 2012 edition of the invitational was originally scheduled to take place at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on December 27–28. The cancellation of the 2013 NHL Winter Classic meant the NHL would not build the additional rink at Comerica Park, therefore the GLI was moved into Joe Louis Arena where it is traditionally played.[2] Because the lockout prevented 2012's guest, Western Michigan, from playing outdoors at Comerica Park as originally promised, they were invited again in 2013, when the GLI was finally held at Comerica. In a rematch from 2012's Championship game, Western defeated Michigan Tech 1–0 in overtime.

With the relocation of the NBA's Detroit Pistons to Little Caesars Arena as well as the Red Wings, the GLI now has to be scheduled around both professional teams' schedules. As a result, the 53rd Great Lakes Invitational was held January 1 and 2, 2018 and there was no 2017 tournament.

Yearly results

YearChampionRunner-upThird placeFourth placeJack Tompkins Trophy (MVP)
2018 * Bowling GreenMichigan TechMichiganMichigan StateLukas Craggs, BGSU
2016 Western MichiganMichigan TechMichiganMichigan StateColt Conrad, WMU
2015 MichiganMichigan TechNorthern MichiganMichigan StateKyle Connor, UM
2014 MichiganMichigan StateMichigan TechFerris StateSteve Racine, UM
2013 Western MichiganMichigan TechMichigan StateMichiganLukas Hafner, WMU
2012 Michigan TechWestern MichiganMichiganMichigan StatePheonix Copley, MTU
2011 MichiganMichigan StateBoston CollegeMichigan TechKevin Clare, UM
2010 MichiganColorado CollegeMichigan StateMichigan TechLuke Glendening, UM
2009 Michigan StateRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteMichiganMichigan TechBrett Perlini, MSU
2008 MichiganMichigan StateMichigan TechNorth DakotaLouie Caporusso, UM
2007 MichiganMichigan TechProvidenceMichigan StateBilly Sauer, UM
2006 Michigan StateMichiganHarvardMichigan TechBryan Lerg, MSU
2005 Colorado CollegeMichigan StateMichiganMichigan TechJoey Crabb, CC
2004 Michigan StateMichiganNew HampshireMichigan TechJim Slater, MSU
2003 Boston CollegeMichigan StateMichiganMichigan TechJoe Pearce, BC
2002 Boston UniversityMichiganMichigan StateMichigan TechSean Fields, BU
2001 North DakotaMichigan StateMichiganMichigan TechTim Skarperud, UND
2000 Michigan StateMichigan TechBoston CollegeMichiganRyan Miller, MSU
1999 Michigan StateMichiganMichigan TechLake Superior StateShawn Horcoff, MSU
1998 Michigan StateMichiganNorthern MichiganMichigan TechMike Gresl, MSU
1997 Michigan StateMichiganMichigan TechSt. LawrenceMike Weaver, MSU
1996 MichiganLake Superior StateMichigan StateMichigan TechBrendan Morrison, UM
1995 MichiganMichigan StateMichigan TechNorthern MichiganBrendan Morrison, UM
1994 MichiganMichigan StateMichigan TechCornellBrendan Morrison, UM
1993 MichiganMichigan StateMichigan TechNotre DameDavid Oliver, UM
1992 MichiganNorthern MichiganMichigan StateMichigan TechCam Stewart, UM
1991 MichiganMichigan TechMichigan StateHarvardSteve Shields, UM
1990 MichiganMaineMichigan TechMichigan StateSteve Shields, UM
1989 MichiganMichigan StateMichigan TechNorthern MichiganWarren Sharples, UM
1988 MichiganNorth DakotaMichigan StateMichigan TechTodd Brost, UM
1987 WisconsinMichigan StateMichiganMichigan TechDean Anderson, UW
1986 Western MichiganMichiganMichigan StateMichigan TechBill Horn, WMU
1985 Michigan StateRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteMichiganMichigan TechDon McSween, MSU
1984 Michigan StateMichigan TechMichiganBowling GreenBob Essensa, MSU
1983 Michigan StateMichigan TechNorthern MichiganMichiganDan McFall, MSU
1982 Michigan StateMichigan TechMichiganNotre DameDale Krentz, MSU
1981 Notre DameMichigan TechMichigan, Michigan StateDave Laurion, ND
1980 Michigan TechMichiganMichigan StateHarvardPaul Fricker, UM
1979 Michigan TechMichiganWisconsinMichigan StateMurray Eaves, UM
1978 Michigan TechOhio StateBoston UniversityMichiganJohn Rockwell, MTU
1977 Michigan TechMichiganLake Superior StateWestern MichiganDave Joelson, MTU
1976 Michigan TechMichiganBrownBowling GreenGreg Hay, MTU
1975 MichiganMichigan TechBoston UniversityPennsylvaniaStu Ostlund, MTU
1974 Michigan TechMichiganHarvardYaleRobbie Moore, UM
1973 Michigan StateMichigan TechBoston CollegePennsylvaniaTom Ross, MSU
1972 HarvardMichigan TechBoston UniversityMichiganDave Hynes, Har
1971 Michigan TechMichigan StateDartmouthNotre DameIan Williams, ND
1970 Michigan TechMichiganColgateBrownMike Usitalo, MTU
1969 New HampshireMichigan StateMichigan TechPrincetonLarry Smith, UNH
1968 Michigan TechWisconsinMichigan StateMichiganBill Watt, MSU
1967 North DakotaMichigan TechMichigan StateWestern OntarioRoger Bamburak, UND
1966 MichiganMichigan StateMichigan TechWestern OntarioMel Wakabayashi, UM
1965 TorontoMichigan TechBoston UniversityColorado CollegeHenry Monteith, UT

* Held January 1 and 2, 2018. Therefore, there was no 2017 GLI.

Team records

TeamTitlesRunner-upThird placeFourth placeYears participated
Michigan171312648
Michigan State121412745
Michigan Tech1016111653
Western Michigan31015
North Dakota21014
Toronto10001
New Hampshire10102
Colorado College11013
Wisconsin11103
Boston College10304
Notre Dame10034
Boston University10405
Harvard10225
Bowling Green10023
Maine01001
Ohio State01001
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute02002
Lake Superior State01113
Northern Michigan01326
Colgate00101
Dartmouth00101
Providence00101
Brown00112
Cornell00011
Ferris State00011
Princeton00011
St Lawrence00011
Yale00011
Pennsylvania00022
Western Ontario00022

References

  1. ↑ , Retrieved 12-20-2017.
  2. ↑ , Retrieved 11-2-2012.
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