Michigan Tech announced on Wednesday it will host the 2022 Great Lakes Invitational at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on Dec. 27-28. This marks the first time the GLI will be played outside of Detroit in its history.
The tournament started at Olympia Stadium from 1965-78, Joe Louis Arena from 1979-2012 and 2014-16, Comerica Park in 2013 as a part of the NHL's Winter Classic, and Little Caesars Arena in 2017-19.
COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the GLI in 2020 and four teams played a non-tournament showcase style event in 2021.
Along with Michigan Tech, the other teams participating in the two-day, single elimination tournament include Michigan State, Western Michigan and Ferris State.