The regionals are complete and we have our four participants in this year's Frozen Four.
The final four games of regional play in the NCAA tournament wrapped up this past Saturday and Sunday. Minnesota, Michigan, Boston University and Quinnipiac all punched their tickets to Tampa with wins.
On Saturday, Boston University beat in the Manchester regional finals before Minnesota took out St. Cloud State in Fargo.
On Sunday, Quinnipiac defeated Ohio State to conclude the regional in Bridgeport. Finally, Michigan came out on top in an overtime thriller against Penn State to win the Allentown region.
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The Sporting News has fans covered on the schedule and bracket for the 2023 Frozen Four regionals.
When are the 2023 NCAA Frozen Four regionals?
- Start: Thursday, March 23
- End: Sunday, March 26
The regionals of the NCAA tournament begin on Thursday, March 23 and conclude on Sunday, March 26.
For the regionals, either the two semifinals will be played on Thursday, March 23 and the regional final will commence on Saturday, March 25, or the semis are on Friday, March 24 and wrap up with the final on Sunday, March 26, depending on the region.
When is the 2023 NCAA Frozen Four?
- Start: Thursday, April 6
- End: Saturday, April 8
The Frozen Four will begin two weeks after the regionals conclude.
The two national semifinals will take place Thursday, April 6, followed by the national championship on Saturday, April 8.
How to watch the 2023 Frozen Four regionals
ESPN's platforms will broadcast all of the games at the 2023 NCAA hockey tournament. For the regionals, the contest will be played on ESPN2, ESPNU or ESPNews.
All games are also available to stream on Fubo (which offers a free trial) and in the ESPN app or through ESPN+.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, March 23 | FINAL | Boston University 5, Western Michigan 1 | ESPN2 |
| Thursday, March 23 | FINAL | St. Cloud State 4, Minnesota State 0 | ESPNU |
| Thursday, March 23 | FINAL | Cornell 2, Denver 0 | ESPNews |
| Thursday, March 23 | FINAL | Minnesota 9, Canisius 2 | ESPN2 |
| Friday, March 24 | FINAL | Ohio State 8, Harvard 1 | ESPNU |
| Friday, March 24 | FINAL | Penn State 8, Michigan Tech 0 | ESPNU |
| Friday, March 24 | FINAL | Quinnipiac 5, Merrimack 0 | ESPNews |
| Friday, March 24 | FINAL | Michigan 11, Colgate 1 | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, March 25 | FINAL | Boston University 2, Cornell 1(Manchester Final) | ESPNU |
| Saturday, March 25 | FINAL | Minnesota 4, St. Cloud State 1 (Fargo Final) | ESPNU |
| Sunday, March 26 | FINAL | Quinnipiac 4, Ohio State 1 (Bridgeport Final) | ESPN2 |
| Sunday, March 26 | FINAL | Michigan 2, Penn State 1 (OT) (Allentown Final) | ESPN2 |
Where are the 2023 Frozen Four regionals?
- Manchester, N.H.
- Fargo, N.D.
- Bridgeport, Conn.
- Allentown, Pa.
There are four regions for the 2023 NCAA hockey tournament.
Games played in Manchester, N.H., are being held at SNHU Arena. It is the former home of the Manchester Monarchs, a since-defunct AHL/ECHL franchise.
In Fargo, N.D., that region will host games at Scheels Arena, the home of the Fargo Force of the USHL.
Looking at the Bridgeport, Conn. region, teams will battle at Total Mortgage Arena. It houses the Bridgeport Islanders of the AHL, the minor league affiliate of the Islanders.
Finally, in Allentown, Pa. the four clubs in that region will play at the PPL Center. It is home to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the AHL, the minor league affiliate of the Flyers.
Where is the 2023 Frozen Four?
- Tampa, Fla.
This year's Frozen Four is heading down south, as the NCAA men's hockey tournament will play its final three games in Tampa, Fla.
Amalie Arena will host the 2023 Frozen Four, the home arena of the Lightning. It is the third time the venue is hosting the event, as the 2016 and 2012 Frozen Fours took place at the stadium.
2023 Frozen Four regional bracket, scores
Manchester Region
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, March 23 | FINAL | Boston University 5, Western Michigan 1 |
| Thursday, March 23 | FINAL | Cornell 2, Denver 0 |
| Saturday, March 25 | FINAL | Boston University 2, Cornell 1 |
Fargo Region
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, March 23 | FINAL | St. Cloud State 4, Minnesota State 0 |
| Thursday, March 23 | FINAL | Minnesota 9, Canisius 2 |
| Saturday, March 25 | FINAL | Minnesota 4, St. Cloud State 1 |
Bridgeport Region
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, March 24 | FINAL | Ohio State 8, Harvard 1 |
| Friday, March 24 | FINAL | Quinnipiac 5, Merrimack 0 |
| Sunday, March 26 | FINAL | Quinnipiac 4, Ohio State 1 |
Allentown Region
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, March 24 | FINAL | Penn State 8, Michigan Tech 0 |
| Friday, March 24 | FINAL | Michigan 11, Colgate 1 |
| Sunday, March 26 | FINAL | Michigan 2, Penn State 1 (OT) |