As the winter season comes to an end, college hockey fans gear up for the annual NCAA Hockey Conference Championships. This highly anticipated event brings together the best teams from different conferences to compete for the ultimate title of National Champion. In this article, we will provide you with all the details you need to know about the NCAA Hockey Conference Championships, including dates, times, and results from the men’s college hockey title games.
Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Hockey Championship
The ECAC Hockey Championship is one of the most exciting events in college hockey. The tournament features eight teams from the ECAC Hockey Conference, including Quinnipiac, Cornell, Yale, Clarkson, Harvard, Rensselaer, Union, and Dartmouth. The games take place over two weekends, with the first round taking place at the campus of the higher seed. The semifinals and finals will be held at the Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, New York. This year’s tournament is set to take place on March 18-19, 2023.
Hockey East Championship
Hockey East is a conference that includes some of the most prominent college hockey programs in the country, including Boston University, Boston College, Northeastern, UMass Lowell, and Maine. The tournament features eight teams from the Hockey East Conference, with the games taking place over two weekends. The quarterfinals are played on the campuses of the higher seed, while the semifinals and finals are held at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. This year’s tournament is set to take place on March 17-18, 2023.
National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Championship
The NCHC Championship is one of the newest college hockey tournaments, but it has quickly become one of the most exciting events in the sport. The tournament features eight teams from the NCHC Conference, including Denver, North Dakota, Western Michigan, St. Cloud State, Colorado College, Miami, Omaha, and Minnesota Duluth. The games take place over two weekends, with the first round taking place at the campus of the higher seed. The semifinals and finals will be held at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. This year’s tournament is set to take place on March 17-18, 2023.
Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Championship
The WCHA Championship is the oldest conference tournament in college hockey, dating back to 1959. The tournament features the top four teams from the WCHA Conference, including Minnesota State, Bemidji State, Lake Superior State, and Bowling Green. The semifinals and finals will be held at the AMSOIL Arena in Duluth, Minnesota. This year’s tournament is set to take place on March 17-18, 2023.
National Championship
After the conference championships, the top sixteen teams in the country will compete in the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament. The tournament is single-elimination and takes place over three weekends, culminating in the National Championship game. The 2023 Frozen Four will be held at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, on April 6-8, 2023.
In conclusion, the NCAA Hockey Conference Championships is one of the most highly anticipated events in college hockey, bringing together the best teams from different conferences to compete for the ultimate title of National Champion. This year’s tournament promises to be even more exciting than previous years, with some of the top teams in the country competing for the title. Make sure to mark your calendars and tune in to catch all the action!
