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Michigan’s Frozen Four run ended with a 4-3 overtime defeat to Denver in Las Vegas. Head coach Brandon Naurato and players TJ Hughes and Josh Eernisse praised the seniors’ impact, the program’s culture and identity, and the team’s effort even in a painful finish.
No. 1 overall seed Michigan hosts No. 6 Minnesota Duluth in the Albany Regional Final (MVP Arena, Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN), aiming for its 29th Frozen Four. Michigan beat Bentley 5-1 in the regional semifinal; Duluth beat Penn State 3-1. Hobey Baker finalist T.J. Hughes leads Michigan’s high-powered offense, while Max Plante paces the Bulldogs. Special teams will be pivotal as Michigan boasts the nation’s top power play and Duluth is right behind; both teams enter with strong postseason pedigrees.
Wisconsin erased a 3-1 deficit in the third, tying Michigan State at 3-3 with 34 seconds left in regulation, then senior captain Ben Dexheimer buried the winning shot 24 seconds into overtime to lift the Badgers to a 4-3 win and send them to the NCAA Frozen Four in Las Vegas; Daniel Hauser made 24 saves as UW advanced after a late rally featuring Osburn and Morrissey.
Boston’s Viktor Arvidsson, acquired by Don Sweeney and favored by coach Marco Sturm, notched his 20th goal in a 4-3 overtime win over Buffalo and is expected to be re-signed before July 1. Bruins prospects Elliott Groenwold, Christopher Pelosi (Quinnipiac) and Will Zellers (North Dakota) push for a Frozen Four berth in Las Vegas.Meanwhile, talk of an 84-game 2026-27 NHL schedule points to a Sept. 29 start and a April 10 finish, and former Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli is leaving the St. Louis Blues with potential Nashville Predators opportunities on the horizon.
Michigan earned the No. 1 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Hockey Tournament after capturing the Big Ten title, drawing Bentley in the Albany regional opener on March 27. The Wolverines (29-7-1) will face Bentley after securing the automatic bid, with Penn State and Minnesota Duluth meeting in the other semifinal before a regional final winner advances to the Frozen Four in Las Vegas. Michigan’s tournament pedigree is storied, with 42 appearances (tied for most), nine national championships, and 28 Frozen Four appearances, the latest chapters in a long history of success.
Wisconsin defeated Ohio State 3-2 in the Women's Frozen Four final to win the 2026 NC women's hockey championship, earning back-to-back titles and their fifth since 2019.
Wisconsin defeated Penn State 4-3 in overtime to reach the 2026 NC women's hockey championship, where they will face Ohio State, who beat Northeastern 5-0 in the other semifinal; the final is scheduled for Sunday, March 22 at Pegula Ice Arena in University Park, PA, marking a fourth straight final matchup between Wisconsin and Ohio State with Wisconsin the defending champion.
Ohio State’s No. 1-ranked women’s hockey team routed Northeastern 5-0 in the Frozen Four semifinal, scoring four goals in the first period and adding a late first-period tally for a 4-0 lead. Five different players found the net on 41 shots, and the Buckeyes advance to the NCAA Frozen Four National Championship Game for the fifth straight year, set to face the Wisconsin–Penn State winner Sunday at 4 p.m. on ESPNU, with a chance to win a third national title in five years.
The University of Michigan ice hockey team secured a 5-2 victory over Michigan State, earning their third consecutive trip to the Frozen Four. Dylan Duke's two goals and an assist propelled him to 100 career points, while Ethan Edwards contributed a goal and two assists. The win marked the program's 1,800th victory and 59th NCAA tournament win. Michigan will face No. 1 ranked Boston College in the 2024 Frozen Four.
Michigan State's hockey team fell to Michigan in the NCAA tournament regional final, ending their season with a 25-10-3 record after winning the Big Ten regular season and tournament championships. Michigan's two quick goals in the third period secured a 5-2 win, sending them to the Frozen Four for the third straight year. Junior forward Dylan Duke and sophomore forward Gavin Brindley scored the crucial goals for Michigan, while MSU's season ends despite a strong performance.
Boston University's men's ice hockey team defeated Minnesota Gophers 6-3 to win the NCAA Sioux Falls Regional, securing a spot in the Frozen Four for the 24th time. Freshmen Jack Harvey and Shane Lachance contributed to the victory, with Macklin Celebrini earning Most Outstanding Player of the regional. The Terriers will face Denver in the national semifinals, with Lane Hutson scoring his 30th goal of the season and junior Mathieu Caron making 25 saves in the game.
The University of Michigan ice hockey team is set to face off against rival Michigan State in the NCAA Midwest Regional final, with the winner advancing to the Frozen Four. This marks the 343rd all-time meeting between the two teams and the first in the NCAA tournament. Michigan's recent victory over North Dakota showcased strong performances from key players, and the team's impressive statistics and history in the NCAA tournament highlight their competitive edge.
Michigan State and Michigan will face off for the sixth time this season in an NCAA tournament regional final, with a Frozen Four berth at stake. Both teams secured close wins in the regional semifinals, setting the stage for another intense matchup. Michigan has a 4-1 record against Michigan State this season, and the rivalry is expected to continue with high stakes on the line.
Michigan and Michigan State hockey will face off in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals with a trip to the Frozen Four at stake, marking their sixth meeting of the season. The Spartans seek to continue their recent dominance over the Wolverines, while Michigan aims to avenge previous losses. The game will be televised on ESPN2 at 6:30 p.m. Sunday from Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Ohio State women's hockey team claimed their second national title in three years by defeating Wisconsin 1-0 in the Frozen Four final. Joy Dunne scored the game-winning goal, and the Buckeyes' defense held off the Badgers' attacks. The game was attended by 4,378 fans, marking the third-highest attendance for a women's hockey title game. Ohio State's win extends their program record for victories in a season to 36 and marks their sixth 20-win season in coach Nadine Muzerall's eight years at the helm.