Frozen Four - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The Frozen Four is the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship, featuring the top four teams in Division I college hockey.
- 2. The tournament takes place over a weekend in April, with the semifinal games on a Thursday and the championship game on a Saturday.
- 3. The Frozen Four has been held annually since 1948, with the exception of 2020 when it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 4. The tournament is a single-elimination format, with the winners of the semifinal games advancing to the championship game.
- 5. The Frozen Four has been held in various cities across the United States, with recent locations including Pittsburgh, St. Paul, and Buffalo.
- 6. The teams that qualify for the Frozen Four are typically the top four seeds from the NCAA tournament, which includes 16 teams.
- 7. The championship game is typically broadcast on a major network such as ESPN, giving college hockey fans across the country the opportunity to watch the game.
- 8. The Frozen Four is known for its intense competition and passionate fan base, with fans traveling from all over the country to support their teams.
- 9. Some of the most successful programs in Frozen Four history include Boston College, Minnesota, and North Dakota, which have each won multiple championships.
- 10. The Frozen Four is a showcase for some of the top talent in college hockey, with many players going on to have successful careers in the NHL.