Gold Cup Press Release 2024-10-13 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New 12-Team "Gold Cup" Prospect Tournament Announced for Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV – October 13, 2024 – A brand-new, action-packed hockey tournament is coming to Las Vegas in the fall of 2024. The "Gold Cup," a 12-team tournament featuring some of the most exciting franchises in the sport, will be held at the world-class T-Mobile Arena. Hockey fans will be treated to a thrilling display of talent as top teams battle for supremacy in this inaugural event. The Gold Cup will feature 12 teams divided into two groups for a round-robin format, with each team playing all other teams in their group. The groups consist of some of the sport’s most iconic franchises, including: Anaheim Ducks Boston Bruins Chicago Blackhawks Columbus Blue Jackets Detroit Red Wings Montreal Canadiens New York Islanders New York Rangers San Jose Sharks Utah Hockey Club Vegas Golden Knights Future 2025 EHE Draft Picks (comprised of elite future talent) This exciting new tournament will showcase established stars, rising prospects, and future draft picks, giving fans an unforgettable blend of today’s elite players and tomorrow’s next generation of superstars. The Gold Cup’s format will feature a round-robin group stage, with each team playing against every other team in its group. The top four teams from each group will then advance to knockout rounds, culminating in a thrilling final to crown the first-ever Gold Cup champion. Tournament Highlights: Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV Dates: Fall 2025 (specific dates to be announced) Group Stage Format: Two groups, round-robin style Teams: 12 teams, including NHL powerhouses and a squad of future 2025 EHE Draft Picks "Las Vegas has become a premier destination for world-class sports, and we’re excited to host the Gold Cup here," said tournament director Randall Flagg. "We know hockey fans from around the world will enjoy this unique mix of legendary franchises’ future stars, all competing in the city that never sleeps." Tickets for the Gold Cup will go on sale on October 13, 2024, with more details about schedules, rosters, and fan events to be released in the coming days. For more information, visit www.goldcuphockey.com. Media Contact: Sarah Williams Public Relations Director Gold Cup Tournament Email: [email protected] Phone: (702) 555-1234 About the Gold Cup The Gold Cup is a hockey tournament set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in 2024. Featuring 12 teams, including top NHL franchises and a team of future draft prospects, the Gold Cup aims to become one of the most exciting events in professional hockey. This is a stand alone simulation on "NHL 25" with rosters comprising of 23 man rosters, 24 years of age or younger, and with no more than 25 EHE pro games played.
