dailyloe.com – The 2026 NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey championship will conclude with the Frozen Four in Las Vegas on April 9 and 11. Four regional champions have secured their spots in the national semifinals. The final is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Michigan, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Denver emerged victorious from their respective regional finals. Wisconsin defeated Michigan State 4-3 in overtime in a thrilling matchup. North Dakota shut out Quinnipiac 5-0 to advance to the national semifinals.
Denver beat Western Michigan 6-2, while top-seeded Michigan edged Minnesota Duluth 4-3. The semifinals will see North Dakota face Wisconsin and Michigan take on Denver. All Frozen Four games will be televised on ESPN2.
The complete tournament bracket and schedule were published by NCAA.com. The selection show aired on ESPNU on Sunday, March 22. Regional play concluded on Sunday, March 29, setting the stage for Las Vegas.
Western Michigan is the defending national champion, having won its first title in 2025. Denver holds the record for the most national championships with ten. The 2025 final saw Western Michigan defeat Boston University by a score of 6-2.
The championship’s history dates back to the 1948 season. The full list of past champions is maintained by the NCAA. This year’s event continues the long tradition of collegiate hockey excellence.[]
Source: NCAA.com
