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Preview: 2022 Frosty Mug

GUELPH, Ont. – For the first time in just over two years, The Frosty Mug is back! Since its inception in 2010, The Frosty Mug has grown to become one of the marquee events in all of Canadian university athletics. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Guelph Gryphons men's hockey team is once again ready to host their signature event as they welcome the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks to the Sleeman Centre on Thursday, February 24 for the 2022 edition of "The Frosty Mug." See below for everything you need to know to get you set for the 2022 Frosty Mug!
 

EVENT DETAILS:
 
2022 "Frosty Mug" Men's Hockey Game (Laurier Golden Hawks @ Guelph Gryphons)
Location:  Sleeman Centre
Date:  Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
Time:  7pm
Broadcast:  Game will be broadcast live online at oua.tv

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FAN INFO 
  • Come early to avoid the line! The Sleeman Centre gates open at 6pm, with puck drop set for 7pm.
  • Proof of Vaccination required: the enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code is required as proof of vaccination for everyone 12 years of age and older. The QR code can be used digitally or by printing a paper copy. Government issued ID with name and date of birth is required. Medical exemptions and clinical trial exemptions are required to verify using a certificate with QR code. Physician notes are no longer accepted.
  • Have your Frosty Mug ticket (bar code/QR code) on your phone, or printed copy, ready to be scanned!
  • Masks must be worn at all times, except when eating or drinking in your seat (food and beverage concessions at the Sleeman Centre will be open!)
  • Where to enter the Sleeman Centre: fans attending the 2022 Frosty Mug will enter the Sleeman Centre at Gate 6. Enter through the Old Quebec Street Mall at ground level and make your way up the staircase (located next to the Rexall Pharma Plus Drugmart).
  • Tickets are still available and can be purchased at gryphons.ca/tickets
     

GAME PREVIEW
 
This year's game marks the 12th edition of the Frosty Mug, with the most recent meeting taking place back on January 23, 2020, where the Gryphons defeated the Golden Hawks 4-3 in front of a Frosty Mug-record crowd of 4,942 fans. 2019 Frosty Mug crowdThis year, capacity limits have been set at 50% at the Sleeman Centre, meaning a maximum of 2,500 fans will be allowed to watch from the home venue of the Ontario Hockey League's Guelph Storm.
 
Shawn Camp has been behind the Gryphon bench for each of the previous 11 editions of the Frosty Mug. Now in his 15th season as head coach of the University of Guelph men's hockey team, Camp is well aware of the increased amount of energy that comes along with playing in the Frosty Mug. "The Frosty Mug is always one of the most exciting games of the season and something that everyone looks forward to," says Camp, who has brought a pair of OUA championships to U of G during his time as head coach of the men's hockey program, winning the Queen's Cup in 2014-15 and 2019-20. "Each year, this game provides us with an opportunity to showcase our Gryphon brand with the entire Guelph community, and we are excited to continue on with that tradition."

The Gryphons have enjoyed considerable success over the years in The Frosty Mug, posting a record of 7-3-1 through the first 11 editions of the event. Sleeman Centre - 2019 Frosty MugThis year's game takes on increased importance for the Gryphons in terms of their pursuit of a berth into the OUA playoffs. Typically, the Gryphons men's hockey team would play a 28-game regular season schedule. This season, due to the pandemic, the total number of games has been reduced to 17 total regular season games. The Gryphons (2-8-1) have six games remaining on their regular season schedule, and currently sit five points back of Laurier (5-5-0) for the final playoff spot in the OUA Far West Division. Of the final six games remaining for the Gryphons, two will come against the Golden Hawks, who will also visit Guelph on March 9 for a matchup at the Gryphon Centre Arena.
 
"This year's Frosty Mug is an extremely important one for us as we make our final push towards the playoffs," adds Shawn Camp, who prior to joining the Gryphons in 2007 had spent seven years coaching in the OHL, including serving as head coach of the 2003-04 OHL champion Guelph Storm. "Playing in front of a Frosty Mug crowd has always been a special moment for everyone involved on our team and we know that Thursday night will be a great game against a tough opponent."
 
 
ABOUT OUR TITLE SPONSOR
 
The Guelph Gryphons Department of Athletics is proud to announce a renewed, five-year partnership, making Champion Mortgage the title sponsor of The Frosty Mug until the year 2026. Champion Mortgage, powered by Axiom mortgage solutions, is a locally owned mortgage brokerage focused on providing customers with flexible, proactive and affordable mortgages. The team at Champion Mortgage have served as the title sponsor of The Frosty Mug since 2019.
 


Champion Mortgage has been helping Canadians achieve their home ownership and real estate investment goals since 2001. Recognized for its high-quality mortgage loan & client-driven mortgage service, Champion now comprises a thriving team of experienced and dedicated mortgage broker professionals, serving Canadians nationwide. With 15 Canadian Mortgage Awards and counting since 2015, Champion has gained the reputation as an industry leader. Champion is led by Gryphon alumni Doug Adlam (B.Comm '04, M.Sc '06), Dylan Furlong (BA '06), Alec Bowes (B.Comm '06) and Cathy Okrafka (BA '87). Furlong and Bowes are also former varsity men's hockey players with Bowes as a current Jr. Gryphon parent and coach. Adlam was a U of G lecturer in the department of Marketing & Consumer Studies from 2007-12.
 

 
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