The 2023 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Optima Health and Sentara will see the hometown Norfolk Admirals take on the best from around the ECHL in a tournament style contest, including an integrated skills competition with points counting toward each team’s score.
As part of this exciting event, Lord Stanley’s Cup™, the revered 130-year-old trophy awarded to the Stanley Cup® Champion, will make a special visit to Norfolk. The trophy will be on display at multiple locations throughout the city on Sunday and Monday, Jan. 15–16. The Stanley Cup® will be joined by the ECHL’s Kelly Cup and available for viewing and pictures as part of the events.
The 2023 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Optima Health and Sentara marks the second time Norfolk has hosted the event after hosting the League’s second-ever event in 1994. Norfolk joins Reading (2005 and 2009) as the only two-time hosts in ECHL All-Star Classic history. The ECHL All-Star Classic traditionally generates over $1 million in economic impact as guests, players, coaches and fans occupy hotel rooms and spend three days in the host city.
The game will be broadcast live to a national TV audience.