3ICE, a new independent professional ice hockey league, will stop at the Videotron Centre on July 30, 2022, its only stop in the province, as part of its nine-stop tour across North America. This 6-team, 3-on-3 ice hockey event featuring Hall of Fame players will be a hit with Quebec fans of this national sport!
The sale to the general public will begin Friday, March 4 at 10 a.m. on gestev.com.
3ICE, founded by E.J. Johnston, a former Fox Sports, IMG and Getty Images executive as well as son of former professional player, coach and general manager, Ed Johnston, is uniquely designed to give hockey fans the speed, skill and excitement they’ve grown to love since the three-on-three overtime concept was introduced in 2015.
All six 3ICE teams will travel to each tour-stop and compete in a tournament where each game will consist of two, eight-minute periods using a running clock on a full-sized rink. Each team has seven players (including one goalie) and competes in a nine week season that will feature six games each night. The bracket-style single-elimination format will include three first round games, two semifinal matchups, followed by a title game. Host cities include Denver, Grand Rapids, Hershey, Las Vegas, Nashville, Pittsburgh, as well as Canadian cities London, Ontario and Québec City.
“We are pumped that our inaugural season is quickly approaching and cannot wait to welcome fans for a hockey experience like no other,” said 3ICE’s Founder & CEO, E.J. Johnston. “In addition to the high-paced action, we have some exciting engaging experiences planned and we look forward to creating an incredible atmosphere for our fans.”
