The Gold Pan series is heading to the NHL. The Colorado College Tigers' series-opening game on Friday, Jan. 27, against in-state rival University of Denver has been moved from Magness Arena on the campus of DU to downtown Denver's Ball Arena, home of the 2022 Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche. 
 
Puck drop for the Jan. 27 game remains at 7 p.m. MT. 
 
"We are excited to take one of the best rivalries in college hockey to Ball Arena," Colorado College head coach Kris Mayotte said. "It shows the tremendous appetite for hockey in Colorado. We are looking forward to an incredible atmosphere and event."
 
This will mark the second time the rivals will play at the home stadium/arena of a professional team, following the "Battle on Blake," which was played in front of 35,144 fans at Coors Field on Feb. 20, 2016.
 
"'Colorado College is excited to participate in this exciting event that will showcase college hockey in Colorado and provide an exciting experience for our student-athletes, community and fans," CC's Vice President and Director of Athletics Lesley Irvine said. 
 
Fans who currently have tickets for the Jan. 27 game at Magness Arena should have already received information prior to the announcement from the DU Ticket Office. If not, please contact the DU Ticket Office. Ticket holders will be reseated to comparable locations at Ball Arena at no additional cost.   
 
To purchase tickets, visit denverpioneers.com/tickets or contact the DU Ticket Office via phone 303-871-4625 or e-mail duticket@du.edu. Tickets purchased at this time will be reseated for Ball Arena in a comparable location by mid-December and receive email confirmation as such. Ticket sales will transition to Ball Arena via Ticketmaster on December 13th. Tickets start at $25 each. Colorado College student ticket details will be available over the coming weeks.
 
Colorado College and Denver have met 332 times previously in their history, presently the second-most played rivalry in college hockey behind only Michigan and Michigan State (333 games). The teams have played annually for The Gold Pan since the 1993-94 campaign.
 
2022-23 Gold Pan Series Schedule
Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 @ Ball Arena, Denver, 7 pm
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 @ Ed Robson Arena, Colorado Springs, 6 pm
Friday, March 3, 2023 @ Magness Arena, Denver, 8 pm
Saturday, March 4, 2023 @ Ed Robson Arena, Colorado Springs, 6 pm