January 30, 2023
Spokane, Washington
After months of battle on the ice, the field of eight is set to crown this year’s champion of the PAC-8 Hockey Conference.
The top eight teams were announced today that will compete for the title in Spokane next month for the 2023 PAC-8 Championship.
The number one seed is University of Washington with a perfect 16-0 season. The second seed was earned by the University of Utah with a 13-3 record. Coming in third for the regular season is California with a 12-4 record. Fourth places belongs to San Jose State University with 12 wins and 4 loses (tie breaker went to California). Western Washington University secured the fifth seed with a 9-7 record. Host Eastern Washington University locked in the sixth seed with a 5-11 record. The Seventh seed goes to University of Southern California with a 5-11 record (tie breaker went to Eastern Washington). The final playoff goes to Washington State University with a 4-12 record.
| Team | Total Games | Games Played | W | L | GF | GA | GD | % |
| Washington | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 103 | 31 | 72 | 100% |
| Utah | 16 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 72 | 38 | 34 | 81% |
| California | 16 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 80 | 34 | 46 | 75% |
| San Jose State |
16 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 58 | 42 | 16 | 75% |
| Western Washington |
16 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 46 | 56 | -10 | 56% |
| Eastern Washington |
16 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 34 | -9 | 31% |
| USC | 16 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 43 | 90 | -47 | 31% |
| Washington State |
16 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 38 | 65 | -27 | 25% |
| UC San Diego |
16 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 32 | 91 | -59 | 25% |
| Stanford | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | -16 | 0% |
| 160 | 160 | 80 | 80 |
Tie Breaker Rules: H2H, W, GA, GD, PIM, Most Periods Won, Quickest Goal, Coin Flip by P8 Exec. Director
The tournament will be an eight-team single elimination tournament to decide the champion beginning on Friday, February 10th. The first round match ups are as follows (first team listed is home team):
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
Friday, Feb 10th, 2023:
Game 1 (10:00AM): #4 San Jose State VS #5 Western Washington (WATCH)
Game 2 (1:00PM): #1 Washington VS #8 Washington State (WATCH)
Game 3 (4:00PM): #2 Utah VS #7 USC (WATCH)
Game 4 (7:00PM): #3 California VS #6 Eastern Washington (WATCH)
Saturday, Feb 11th, 2023:
Game 5 (1:00PM): Lowest Seed vs Highest Seed (Home Team)
Game 6 (4:00PM): 2nd Lowest Seed vs 2nd Highest Seed (Home Team)
Sunday, Feb 12th, 2023:
Game 7 (11:00 AM): CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (Higher Seed Home Team) (WATCH)
Overtime format for all games:(if necessary):
1. Teams will switch ends (long change)
2. 20 minute 5 on 5 sudden death overtime period
3. If no goal is scored, there will be an intermission with an ice make
4. Teams will switch ends (short change)
5. Another 20 minute 5 on 5 sudden death overtime period
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until a goal is score
Accommodations:
You’ll find the comfort and convenience you need at our Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cheney, one of the leading hotels near the Spokane International Airport. Our hotel’s located at the corner of Betz Rd and Hwy 904, minutes from the Eastern Washington University and near many businesses and attractions.
Our hotel’s perfect for hockey families as we are close to many area attractions including the Turnbull Wildlife Refuge & the John A. Finch Arboretum. Spend a day golfing at Fairways Golf Course or cheering on the Eagles at an Eastern Washington University football game.
We offer an array of complimentary amenities to guarantee an amazing stay including a complimentary shuttle within a seven mile radius (24 hour advanced notice required), a hot breakfast bar buffet, 24-hour Fitness Center, and indoor heated pool and spa. You’ll find quality, contemporary accommodations when staying with us, so make your reservation today at our Holiday Inn Express® Cheney, WA hotel!
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cheney
c/o Danielle Hoblin
111 W Betz Road
Cheney, WA 99004
P: (509) 235-1100 x 406 | F: (509) 235-1101
www.hiexpress.com/cheneywa
sales@hiexpresscheney.com
Travel with confidence at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Spokane Valley. Our freshly renovated hotel is very centrally located right off the freeway and convenient to anywhere you are headed. We are only 10 minutes from downtown Spokane, 15 minutes from the Airport, and a short 20 minute drive to the rink!
Along with amenities like free wifi throughout the hotel and complimentary parking, we also have a 24 hour fitness center, a business center with complimentary print access, and 3 meeting spaces. Join us at our Evening Reception every Monday-Wednesday from 5-7pm with complimentary drinks and a light meal! In addition to our great location, we also offer a complimentary HOT breakfast, an indoor pool and hot tub, a courtyard with putting greens, restaurants within walking distance, and warm cookies & milk every night from 7-9pm
Fairfield Inn & Suites Spokane Valley
c/o Gillian Bergman
8923 E Mission Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
O: 509.928.5218 ext 534|F: 509-928-5211
gillian.bergman@marriott.com
Facilities:
The 2023 PAC-8 Championships will be hosted by Eastern Washington University at the University Recreation Center Ice Arena. This NHL sized rink is Cheney’s only year round full sized sheet of ice. The Collegiate level facilities has rink-side stadium seating, excellent locker rooms, professional scoreboard and sound systems, and will provide a wonderful environment for PAC-8 Athletes and Families moving forward.
University Recreation Center Ice Arena
1012 Cedar St, Cheney, WA 99004
