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Hyannis Youth & Community Center Manager Joe Izzo along with Patti Lloyd of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Barnstable Town Manager Thomas Lynch and the town of Barnstable’s Economic Development Specialist Michael Trovato gather to welcome officials from Hockey East.
HYANNIS – Next weekend, Hockey East, the women’s collegiate championship tournament will come to the Hyannis Youth and Community Center for the fourth year in a row, and town officials say the event has a big impact.
Barnstable Town Manager Thomas Lynch said, “The fact that they’re trying to make this a destination tournament and we have a lot of amenities beyond this wonderful facility. We have seen with different events that happen here that our local merchants do well, particularly in this off-season, hotels and motels, and restaurants offer specials.”
Barnstable Economic Development Specialist Michael Trovato estimated that the tournament brings a total of about $200,000 in event fees, lodging, restaurants, and other spending in town.
The event is March 6 through 8 at the HYCC.
Team practices take place Friday from 10:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and admission is free during the practices.
On Saturday, March 7, the semifinals will take place at 1:30 and 4:30. The championship game is scheduled for Sunday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m.
All games are played at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Memorial Skating Rink at the HYCC at 141 Basset Lane in Hyannis.
