We asked ESPN college hockey analysts Andrew Raycroft and Sean Ritchlin for their takes on some of the top storylines entering the tournament, including the teams and players to watch, and who will be making the trip to St. Louis for the Frozen Four on April 10 and 12.
We are down to the final 16 NCAA teams vying to reach the Frozen Four and win the men’s national hockey championship.
The top-seeded Colonels (25-3) square off against host No. 4 Utica (23-4-2) at 7 p.m. Stick here for live updates.
No. 16 Men’s hockey is slated to face No. 8 Boston University in the NCAA Tournament regional final at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Western Michigan goaltender Hampton Slukynsky, who finished with 29 saves, denied a potential game-tying goal with 29 seconds left in the second. Mavericks forward Josh Groll hammered a one-timer from the slot, but Hampton Slukynsky made a split save to maintain the Broncos’ lead after two periods.
The Providence Friars face off with the Denver Pioneers on Friday, March 28 in the NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament.