Savannah Tire Hockey Classic (Source: Hockey classic website)
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) -
Despite the unseasonably warm temperatures lately, it's hockey season in Savannah.
The Savannah Tire Hockey Classic returns for a 15th year this weekend with 6 of the south's most exciting college teams and some great rivalries hitting the ice with hopes of winning the Thrasher Cup along with bragging rights for an entire year.
On Thursday, South Carolina and The Citadel will drop the puck at 7:30 p.m. to start the tournament. Then on Friday and Saturday, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Florida and Florida State will all battle it out at the ice arena at the Savannah Civic Center.
For full 2013 Hockey Classic details and to purchase tickets online, visit http://savannahhockeyclassic.com/.
Past Thrasher Cup Champions:
1999 – Georgia Tech
2000 – University of Georgia
2001 – Georgia Tech
2002 – Georgia Tech
2003 – Georgia Tech
2004 – University of Georgia
2005 – University of Georgia
2006 – University of Georgia
2007 – University of Georgia
2008 – Florida State University
2009 – Georgia Tech
2010 – University of Florida
2011 – Georgia Tech
2012 – Georgia Tech
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