The Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) announced today that Bell Bank will once again be an official tournament sponsor for the 2026 Kwik Trip WCHA Final Faceoff, to be held March 5-7 at the brand-new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena and hosted by the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn.
In addition to serving as an official sponsor for the league's premier event, Bell Bank has also been named the official banking provider of the WCHA.
"We are excited to expand our relationship with Bell Bank," said WCHA Commissioner Michelle McAteer. "As a business partner, their products and services, especially their customer service and industry experts, meet our needs and will benefit our long-term financial planning. Bell is also committed to supporting our efforts through sponsorship and helping us invest in marketing and promotion of the 2026 Kwik Trip WCHA Final Faceoff in March."
Through the renewed partnership with Bell Bank, the WCHA will receive marketing, promotional, and financial support that will enhance the 2026 Kwik Trip WCHA Final Faceoff experience for student-athletes and fans. Bell Bank, the largest family- and employee-owned bank in the Upper Midwest, will help elevate the event through expanded social media reach and co-branded initiatives.
“We are thrilled to champion the WCHA and its mission to elevate women’s collegiate hockey,” said Tim McShane, Bell Bank’s Twin Ports market president. “The passion and purpose that drive the WCHA mirror our own commitment to community impact, and we are proud to sponsor the 2026 Kwik Trip WCHA Final Faceoff, which is sure to be an unforgettable experience for fans and athletes alike.”
ABOUT BELL BANK
Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Fargo, N.D., Bell Bank [bell.bank] is one of the nation’s largest family- and employee-owned banks, with more than 2,000 employees and $13 billion in assets. Bell, which offers personal and commercial banking, mortgage, wealth management and insurance, has full-service bank locations in Minnesota, North Dakota and Arizona as well as mortgage offices in multiple states.
Since 2008, Bell Bank’s unique Pay It Forward initiative has empowered more than $31 million in employee-driven giving to people and organizations in need. Among numerous awards, Bell Bank has been named to USA Today’s Top Workplaces and People magazine’s list of 100 Companies That Care.
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Deposit and loan products are offered through Bell Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Products and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC Insured | No Bank Guarantee | May Lose Value | Not A Deposit | Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency.